KEY TAKEAWAYS: Nominations close Friday, June 5 Recognizes women-owned companies in the greater New Orleans area Criteria include growth, innovation and community engagement Honorees featured in the 2026 In the Lead publication   In the Lead: Best Women-Owned Businesses nominations are due Friday, June 5. In the Lead recognizes businesses that are owned by a woman or women and demonstrate success across many areas. Click here to read the 2025 publication. To be named one of the Best Women-Owned Businesses, a company must be entirely or substantially based in the greater New Orleans area. These companies: Demonstrate success in the market through growth in revenues or employees. Have been a trailblazer in a sector traditionally dominated by male-owned companies. Have been recognized as a best workplace because of employee support programs. Show a high level of employee morale. Are able to demonstrate strong and consistent community engagement. Are recognized within its industry as a leader or as an up-and-coming player. Are responsible for a product breakthrough or some other innovation. Honorees will be featured in the September 15 issue of CityBusiness. For more information contact Meghan Keen-Boehm, managing editor, at [email protected]. ...read more read less