The I Refer Her Resilience Award honors women who have demonstrated strength, perseverance, and personal growth through life’s challenges. This award recognizes women whose stories deserve visibility, honor, and celebration.

We are officially accepting nominations for the Resilience Award Banquet taking place on October 24, 2026.

We're looking for 30 women who:

• Lead with empathy

• Motivate and uplift others

• Develop and empower those around them

• Serve as role models in their communities

Rules & Guidelines

To make this year's I Refer Her Banquet our most inclusive yet, we've reimagined our nomination process to focus on what matters most: The Honoree.

The Nominator's Circle

When you nominate a woman in our community, you aren't just submitting a name - you are sponsoring her recognition.

• Nomination Honor ($75): Your nomination fee covers the administrative heart of the awards and ensures you and your nominee is celebrated with the prestige you both deserve.

• The Full Experience ($100): Want to cheer her on in person? This all-inclusive ticket covers your seat at the Banquet for an evening of connection and celebration. Your Choice, Your Impact: You can choose to nominate someone as a standalone TRIBUTE or join us for the full Banquet experience. Either way, your support ensures her story is told.

Submissions accepted until June 1st, 2026

To submit a nomination, please review the following requirements:

• Nominators must complete and submit:

  • An electronic nomination application

• A photo of the nominee must be emailed to:
  admin@ireferherpdx.org

By submitting a nomination, participants acknowledge that I Refer Her reserves the right to share and publish nominee names, photos, videos, and related media for marketing and promotional purposes.