2025 SHERO AWARDS

Every single day, in ways both small and significant, the women of Frederick County serve as extraordinary examples of strength, courage, kindness, compassion and perseverance.

The SHERO Awards were established to celebrate and shine a light on individuals who are making an impact by triumphing over adversity, demonstrating extraordinary care for others or leading change in our community. 

Nominations are now closed.

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SHERO AWARD CATEGORIES

The SHERO Awards are divided into three categories - strength, heart and equality. Winners will be awarded in each category and are selected exclusively upon the the strength and merit of the submission received. 

STRENGTH Award
The STRENGTH Award honors a woman or group of women who exemplifies resilience, perseverance, and grit. This award recognizes individuals who have overcome significant personal or professional challenges, faced adversity with courage, or demonstrated exceptional resolve and endurance. Honorees are often seen as reliable, hard-working, creative, and flexible-showing strength not only in action but in spirit.

HEART Award
The HEART Award honors a woman or group of women who demonstrates deep compassion, empathy, and kindness toward others. This award celebrates those who consistently uplift individuals and communities, respond to the needs of others with care and understanding, and foster a culture of generosity and connection.

​EQUALITY Award
The EQUALITY Award honors an individual or group (of any gender) who has contributed to advancing fairness and inclusion in the community. This award recognizes efforts that support equal opportunity, remove barriers to participation, and foster respectful engagement across differences. Honorees work to ensure everyone can access the resources, services, and support they need to thrive. Equality may pertain to race, gender, sexual orientation, disability and accessibility, employment, religion, medical and mental health access, education, voting, or the law.

SHERO Awards 2025 by Frederick Chamber

​Volunteers on the Frederick County Chamber of Commerce's Women in Business Committee and S.H.E. Week Subcommittee are not eligible to win SHERO Awards. If you have any questions, please contact Casey Beins at [email protected]

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