40 Under 40 Induction Ceremony

Our annual award ceremony serves as the official induction into our Young Women Professionals League (YWPL).  Each year we select 40 African American women leaders who are blazing trails in their industry and community. Over the last few years the annual awards event has been standing room only and has been featured in Rolling Out, Jet Magazine, N’Digo Magapaper, and Chicago Citizen Newspaper.

LEAGUE MEMBERS:

Attend quarterly meetings and personal development sessions that allow awardees to connect with members and gain access to top industry professionals, “GEMS”, while receiving valuable tips to enhance her business acumen.

Participate in panel discussions addressing other aspiring professionals at our quarterly “A World of OppHERtunity” Network Soiree.Seed a quarterly financial contribution of $40 to support our community service and philanthropic initiatives.

Serve on one of the YWPL Committees to forward the mission of the league.