Black Women Professionals League – Celebrating, Connecting, & Creating Community for Black Women to Make a Social Impact.

About Us

The Black Women Professionals League (BWPL) is a membership-based company honoring influential Black women. BWPL provides leadership development, resources and support to emerging and established professionals. The annual 40 Under 40 Award and GEMS Award serves as the official induction into the Black Women Professionals League (BWPL).

Our mission is to support the holistic advancement of Black women by expanding our members professional network, enhancing their leadership skills, providing personal development resources and trainings, and creating opportunities for them to make a social impact.

Our Core Objectives

Honor Black Women Leaders

Through our annual 40 of 40 Awards & Induction Ceremony and our GEMS of Chicago Award, we recognize and welcome outstanding Black women into BWPL’s leadership pipeline.

Create Opportunities For Social Impact

By partnering with organizations that address workforce development, college retention, mentorship, leadership development and holistic well-being for young women ages 16-24.

Build an Elite Network of Black Women Leaders

By facilitating high-impact networking and collaboration opportunities that connect our members to influential leaders, decision-makers, and resources.

Further Develop Leadership Skills

Through personal and professional development training that prepares members for roles in mentorship programs, civic service, policy influence, and nonprofit board management.