The CLEO Eye on Success Awards

recognize women making exceptional contributions.

See below for the award categories.

CLEO INSPIRE AWARD

This award recognizes the achievements of a woman who has made a significant impact in her career, business or field of interest through her work and achievements. She is a role model who has broken barriers and overcomes challenges. Her personal story of success motivates others to achieve the same. This award represents women of all industries and sectors. She may be a business professional, entrepreneur, business leader, movement creator, consultant, professor, speaker, author, artist, filmmaker or recording artists, coach or athlete.

CLEO NON-PROFIT TRAILBLAZER AWARD

This award recognizes a woman committed to driving positive change in their community, sector, or industry. She is dedicated to serving others while making an impact and leading with purpose. Through her non-profit work, she successfully demonstrates vision and innovation, thereby advancing the mission of the non-profit organization. This award celebrates a woman with proven success as a respected leader whose actions and influence inspire change.

CLEO DREAM BUILDER AWARD

The CLEO Dream Builder Award recognizes a woman who has achieved success in an industry that is traditionally underrepresented by women and has made a significant impact through her leadership, advocacy or innovation. This award honors a woman with proven success in her industry, overcome barriers to achieve her goals and has inspired and empowered others to do the same. The recipient of this award is someone who has demonstrated resilience, determination, and a commitment to building a better future for herself and others. She is a cheerleader for women who seek employment in non-traditional areas including manufacturing, heavy equipment operation, construction, transportation, aviation, agriculture and skilled trades.

CLEO CHAMPION OF WOMEN AWARD

A person or organization that actively champions and promotes the success and advancement for women personally and professionally. A Champion of Women is a team player who champions for the inclusion of women in the goals and the vision of the enterprise who paves the road to empower women in their network, workplace or community. This award acknowledges either a company or an individual for their strong efforts and dedication to supporting women.

JO BETHEA SPIRIT OF THE COMMUNITY AWARD

The Jo Bethea Spirit of the Community Award recognizes a woman who has made significant contributions throughout her career and has demonstrated exceptional leadership, impact, and excellence in her field or industry and has positively impacted her community with philanthropic efforts and volunteerism. The recipient of this award, like the award’s namesake, is an extraordinary woman who has manifested a legacy that continues to inspire others. She is recognized as a role model through her extraordinary dedication, personal and professional achievements.