--- title: Nominations Open For WE Hatch Honor Circle description: The nomination period for the WE Hatch Honor Circle is now open until Jan. 24! image: https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/j4BVxn7x9KeiAvT4WbCkguPPM2FYuFVVGoZNAAMjYZYNIFyunRRIE_TBLHVO1180nvlFmpf_jTf_P1EkGvoHyXn6Er1DmOCbTrhIEQCyU_HeTX_zsyCxMjzW0Kf4qbe5ByKKUt6aeU5MyywnRMaCHtw --- [![University of Delaware](https://horn.udel.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/HPE_Jan2017/logo.png?width=168&height=70&name=logo.png "University of Delaware")](http://udel.edu) #### Horn Entrepreneurship # [Stories & Updates](https://horn.udel.edu) ## Nominations Open For WE Hatch Honor Circle by [Horn Entrepreneurship](https://horn.udel.edu/author/horn-entrepreneurship) • January 17, 2024 ![](https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/j4BVxn7x9KeiAvT4WbCkguPPM2FYuFVVGoZNAAMjYZYNIFyunRRIE_TBLHVO1180nvlFmpf_jTf_P1EkGvoHyXn6Er1DmOCbTrhIEQCyU_HeTX_zsyCxMjzW0Kf4qbe5ByKKUt6aeU5MyywnRMaCHtw) Exciting news! The nomination period for the WE Hatch Honor Circle is now open, and we invite you to put forth deserving individuals who have left an indelible mark in their communities and beyond. Help us recognize remarkable women contributing to the creation of an inclusive and forward-thinking business environment. Don't miss the chance to submit a nomination for an inspiring woman in your life by January 24! Introduced in 2020, WE Hatch, an initiative by Horn Entrepreneurship, focuses on amplifying the voices of female entrepreneurs and innovators. Through a supportive community, WE Hatch aims to enhance opportunities for women in entrepreneurship, leadership and changemaking. At the core of WE Hatch is the Honor Circle, a prestigious recognition platform celebrating the pivotal roles played by women in fostering a dynamic, equitable, and expanding entrepreneurial community within Delaware and beyond. After three successful years, we are thrilled to announce the opening of nominations for the next group of outstanding WE Hatch Honor Circle members. Honor Circle members, ranging from leaders of companies and non-profit organizations to authors, educators, artistic creators, and small business owners, collectively form a powerful community dedicated to making a positive impact. What qualifies someone for inclusion in the Honor Circle? - A fervent commitment to fostering an environment conducive to innovation. - A dedication to creating opportunities through job creation, education, and/or volunteer service. - A willingness to serve as a role model for female students at the University of Delaware. Nominations for the WE Hatch Circle are now open and will be accepted until January 24. A panel of existing Honor Circle members will review the nominations, and this year, a maximum of 20 new members will be inducted. The induction ceremony and celebration are scheduled for Thursday, March 16, at the Audion on the University of Delaware's STAR campus. Newly selected women and their nominators are invited to this exclusive gathering of the Honor Circle. Take this opportunity to submit a nomination today and join us in celebrating the remarkable women shaping the entrepreneurial landscape! **About Horn Entrepreneurship** [Horn Entrepreneurship](http://www.udel.edu/horn) serves as the creative engine for entrepreneurship education and advancement at the University of Delaware. Currently ranked among the best entrepreneurship programs in the US, Horn Entrepreneurship was built and is actively supported by successful entrepreneurs, empowering aspiring innovators as they pursue new ideas for a better world. 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