What started out as the Women in Business conference in 2005, the Smart Women Breakfast addresses issues facing women in the workplace. This morning conference also recognizes the achievements of leading businesswomen, inspiring male advocates and effective women’s programs through the Smart Women Awards program.

The Smart Women Breakfast & Awards currently takes place in Northeast Ohio.

Any individual employed by a for-profit or nonprofit organization with a physical presence within the region is eligible for an award.

Next Smart Women Breakfast & Awards • Thursday, July 20, 2023

Presented by Huntington

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The Westin Cleveland Downtown • 8:00 A.M. to 10:30 A.M.

Now accepting 2023 Nominations through May 19!

For more information, contact Suzi Linn at  or [email protected] or 440.250.7021

VIEW PAST SMART WOMEN BREAKFAST & AWARDS COVERAGE:

The 2022 Smart Women Breakfast & Awards was held on June 23, 2022 at The Westin Cleveland Downtown.

CLICK HERE to view the 2022 Honorees!

The 2021 Smart Women Breakfast & Awards was held on October 7, 2021 at The Westin Cleveland Downtown.

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The 2020 Smart Women Breakfast & Awards was a Virtual Conference held on October 9, 2020.

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A look back at the 2019 Smart Women Breakfast & Awards held on April 16, 2019, at The Westin Cleveland Downtown.

Click here to view the entire photo album on our Facebook page. Photos by McKinley Wiley.

CLICK HERE to view the 2019 Honorees!

Take a look back at the 2018 Smart Women Breakfast & Awards held on April 26, 2018, at LaCentre Conference & Banquet Facility.

Click here to view the entire photo album on our Facebook page. Photos by McKinley Wiley.

CLICK HERE to view the 2018 Honorees!

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Cleveland 2019

Cleveland 2018

Cleveland 2017

Columbus 2018