Community Builder Award

Celebrating women who bring people together — creating spaces where connection, belonging, and collective growth thrive.

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She Didn't Just Find Her People. She Built a Place for All of Them.

Communities don't build themselves — they're built by women who care enough to create the space. This award is for the women who saw a gap, felt the loneliness, noticed the disconnect — and decided to do something about it. The ones who've brought people together around a shared purpose, a common struggle, or a collective dream, and turned that gathering into something powerful.

Whether you've built an online community, a local network, a membership group, a support circle, or a movement that connects people who would never have found each other — if people's lives are better because of the community you created, this is your award.

You're a great fit if you:

Founded or lead a community that brings people together around a shared purpose or mission
Have created a space where members feel genuinely connected, supported, and valued
Can demonstrate the impact your community has had on its members' lives, businesses, or wellbeing
Actively nurture, grow, and evolve your community to meet the needs of its members

Altitude Awards (Community Builder Award)

What Our Judges Want to See

The Space You've Created

What your community is, who it serves, and why it exists — the vision and purpose behind bringing people together.

Engagement & Connection

How your members interact — the depth of connection, participation, and the sense of belonging you've fostered.

Growth & Reach

How your community has grown — membership numbers, geographic reach, and the momentum behind your movement.

Member Impact

The real difference your community makes — stories of lives changed, friendships formed, opportunities created, or support given when it mattered most.

Last Year's Winner — Lisa McArthur-Collins

Lisa’s creations bring comfort and connection, making a difference one plushie at a time. Her heart for community shines in every thoughtful detail. Lisa’s generosity and warmth have helped countless people feel seen, valued, and a little less alone.

You Gave People a Place to Belong. That's More Powerful Than You Know.

The connections you've created, the lives you've touched, the space you've built — that's not just a community, that's a legacy. Enter the Community Builder Award and show the world what happens when one woman decides no one should do it alone.

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Nominate an Extraordinary Woman

Know someone who's building something incredible? A friend, colleague, or fellow business owner who inspires everyone around her — but would never put herself forward?

This is your chance to champion her.

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