Each of the following awards are based on the accomplishments from July 2024 through July 2025:

Functional Expertise:
Awarded to women who have made significant professional contributions to their company and / or the store brands industry through their accomplishments in a specific function or area of expertise. Seven awards of this type will be given, including:

1) Regulatory, QA, Employee Health & Safety
2) Marketing / Merchandising
3) Supply Chain / Procurement
4) Operations
5) Sales
6) Corporate Services (Finance, Technology, Legal or Human Resources)
7) Digital

Emerging Leader:
Awarded to a woman who is new to store brands (one to five years) and has already made a noticeable impact via professional achievements and personal influence for her company, colleagues, customers and/or the industry.

Innovation:
Awarded to a woman who has brought game-changing innovation to her company and/or the store brands industry through the introduction of new products, packaging, technology, merchandising, programs, systems, processes, etc.

One of our most prestigious awards will cover the span of one nominees entire career, the Lifetime Achievement Award:

Lifetime Achievement:

Awarded to a woman who has spent the majority of her career in store brands and has “made her mark” through professional achievements, as well as personal contributions to her employer(s), colleagues, community and the industry. Open to all functional areas and based on accomplishments throughout her career.