NC Women Business Owners Hall of Fame

The excitement is building for the NC Women Business Owners Hall of Fame Gala! What an incredible honor to be recognized alongside such an accomplished and inspiring group of women. We want to extend our heartfelt congratulations to each of you on your induction into the NC Women Business Owners Hall of Fame, Class of 2025.

Your achievements, advocacy, and leadership have paved the way for so many others, and our CEO Liza Weidle is truly proud to be part of this remarkable class. As we draw closer to this special evening, we want to give you a glimpse into the incredible community you’ll be celebrating with.

• Darleen Johns, a pioneering entrepreneur and trailblazer in North Carolina’s information technology industry. In 1979, she founded Alphanumeric Systems, a business solutions provider she grew into a global enterprise of more than 500 employees and $100 million in revenue before selling the company in 2009.
• Jodi Hill Free, CEO and President of Platinum Business Solutions Inc.
• Nikki Huebner, Founder Endure Beauty
• Robbie Hardy, Founder xElle Ventures
• Carrie Peele, has spent over 30 years lifting others as she climbed. Her legacy continues to inspire and shape the future of business in North Carolina.
• Sally Webb Berry, past CEO The Special Event Company 
• Trish Saemann, GoBeyond SEO
• Terry Bradley Dunn – Advocacy Award, Chief Consulting Officer & Managing Tai-Lynn HR Solutions

Celebrate The Legacy With Us

Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.
The Umstead Hotel & Spa , a Forbes Travel Guide 5-Star Hotel & 2025 Star Award Winner

Don’t miss this chance to celebrate the 8th annual class of the new NC Women Business Owners Hall of Fame!  Join us at the gala to hear their stories of impact and celebrate how they have:

• Launched and scaled innovative businesses.
• Led with vision and resilience through challenges.
• Mentored and uplifted other women in their fields.
• Made significant contributions to North Carolina’s economy and community.

This gala is a testament to their hard work and a celebration of the collective power of women in business. There’s still time to become a sponsor and align your brand with this prestigious event. Help us honor these remarkable women and invest in the future of women entrepreneurship. Every contribution, including one-time donations, to the NC Women Business Owners Hall of Fame makes a difference.