The Lillie Knox Investment Award is a cash prize of up to $20,000, exclusively available to WBCS Women's Business Enterprises, to help further business growth. Current members, in good standing, are welcome to apply annually for consideration.

Applicants are asked to do two things:

  1. Share how certification and WBCS has impacted their business 
  2. Identify a need that, if met, would support the development of their business

Because WBEs provide services across a range of industries and are at different stages in their business development, the investment award can be utilized for myriad purposes and the amount requested can be any amount up to $20,000.

The Lillie Knox Investment Award is funded solely by member donations. The number of awards distributed and the amount of each award are determined by the total fund available as well as the merits of requests in each application.

(2019 applications will be open from July 1 - July 12)

Lillie Knox was a vital part of the history and current success of the Women's Business Council - Southwest (WBCS) and the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). The Lillie Knox Investment Award was established in 2005 to memorialize Lillie for her support of Women's Business Enterprises (WBEs) through her commitment, passion, and determination to increase opportunities for female entrepreneurs. 

Questions? Contact Director of Programs, Lindsay Pittard or 817-405-2315.

Certificate Eligibility Requirements

  • Recipient(s) must be a current WBCS WBE in good standing 
  • The application must be completed by the owner of the certified business
  • WBEs who have received a Lillie Knox Investment Award in the past are ineligible to submit an application for a period of two years following receipt of the award
  • By submitting an application, you agree that if you are selected, you will be present for the filming of an in-person interview on Monday, July 29 at the WBCS office in Irving, TX AND attend Harvesting Partnerships on Thursday, September 5, 2019 in Grapevine, TX.

Donating

Thank you for considering a donation to the Lillie Knox Investment Award Fund. One hundred percent of your donation will go directly to the Fund. Please note that donations are not considered a charitable contribution. Click the button below to securely make a donation using a major credit card. 

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