You Don’t Need Permission to Celebrate Someone Amazing
This one’s personal.
For the past three decades, I’ve had the privilege of working for, alongside, learning from, and being mentored by extraordinary women in business. Smart, bold, detail-obsessed, heart-forward women. Some had titles. Some didn’t. All of them made a difference.
And too often? That difference went unrecognized.
That’s why I’m proud to help launch the Herizon Awards, a recognition platform built to elevate women who are transforming the way we work, lead, and build. And it starts with the simplest, most powerful thing we can offer: a public shoutout.
How Herizon Shoutouts Work
If a woman in your life, your office, or your LinkedIn feed has done something meaningful — no matter how big or small — you can publicly recognize her for just $5. That’s it.
She gets a beautiful, customizable digital certificate. She gets a boost of confidence. And 100% of the shoutout proceeds go to five powerful women-centered charities: Dress for Success, Women to Women Mentoring, Neythri, Cranaleith Spiritual Center, and INK Women.
Start a shoutout!
Don’t Stop There — Nominate Her for the Annual Awards Too
Herizon Shoutouts are just one side of the program. We also offer a full annual awards program that recognizes transformational work across industries, teams, departments, and communities.
Nomination deadline: September 12, 2025
Winners announced: October 15, 2025
Why It All Matters
We’re not always great at saying “thank you.,” or “I see you,” or “you made something better.”
But moments like that can change everything. They create culture. They reinforce values. And for the person on the receiving end, they become proof that their work wasn’t invisible.
As a founder, as a marketer, and as a man who believes deeply in equity and recognition, I’m here for that.
We’re Also Looking for Sponsors Who Believe in This Work
If you’re a brand or leader who wants to do more than clap from the sidelines, consider becoming a founding sponsor. Sponsors get brand visibility and alignment with a mission-driven program that delivers measurable impact — both in recognition and charitable giving.
Reach out to us through the site to learn more.
What Happens Next Is Up to You
You don’t need a budget meeting. You don’t need a nomination committee. You don’t even need to know her personally.
You just need a name, a reason, and five bucks.
So if you’re reading this and someone popped into your head — someone who made your job easier, your team stronger, or your outlook better — go give her a shoutout. Then nominate her for the award she probably won’t nominate herself for.
Because she made a difference. You noticed. And now you know exactly what to do.
Start a shoutout or submit a nomination