Nominations open for Badass Women of Arvada

Annual program honors local women in business, nonprofits, community

BY RYLEE DUNN RDUNN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Nominations for the Arvada Chamber of Commerce’s 3rd Annual Badass Women of Arvada celebration have opened, with the chamber calling for people to nominate local women in business, nonpro ts and community work for recognition until March 17. Nominations can be made on the Chamber’s website.

roughout the month of March, the Chamber will honor featured women on social media and host networking events. e timing of the celebration coincides with Women’s History Month.

A panel of past winners, Arvada Chamber sta and Arvada Chamber board members will convene to decide which of the nominees are featured.

e program aims to highlight and provide resources to combat workforce inequality for women in the community. According to the Chamber, Colorado also has the highest percentage of women-owned businesses in the U.S. at 10.39% — although 49% of the state’s population is comprised of women, according to the most recent U.S. census.

Chamber of Commerce President Kami Welch said the Chamber is excited to honor women in the community again, after starting Badass Women of Arvada in 2021.

“At the Arvada Chamber, we are fortunate to work with so many incredible women in business, non-profit, and government roles that contribute to advancing the Arvada community,” Welch said.

“Once again, we’re thrilled to support and celebrate their accomplishments and help pave the way for future leaders that will help make Arvada a great place to work, live and play.”

Welch added that a leadership luncheon will be held this summer to bring the honorees together.

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