The Universal Womens Network™ is a global platform for CEO’s, entrepreneurs, business leaders and professionals from diverse industries to connect, learn, empower and celebrate. It is the only women-owned inclusive platform in North America created for women by a woman. The Universal Womens Network™ is committed to the advancement of women both personally and professionally and welcome men to the conversation as SupportHER™ allies through media, events, awards, programs and membership. The Universal Womens Network™ strategically partners with companies committed to being visible SupportHERs of equity, diversity and inclusion by raising the bar to advance women personally and professionally. The Universal Womens Network™ recognizes the achievements of women through the Women of Inspiration™ Awards, the allies who SupportHER™ and Top Companies – Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion SupportHER Champions across North America. Women of Inspiration™ Awards Women of Inspiration™ Awards recognizes the achievements of inspiring women who lead, inspire and motivate. We celebrate entrepreneurs and business leaders from diverse industries and stages of life along with the allies who SupportHER™ across North America. According to the United Nations Progress on the Sustainability Development Goals, it will take 286 years to close the global gender gap. Women’s representation in positions of power and decision-making remains below parity. By recognizing the accomplishments of women, we value her contribution while inspiring other women to do the same. This year, we are rolling out the red carpet in person to celebrate the role models, the companies and SupportHERs inspiring change!