Description

The Her March Forward Women Veterans Conference & Excellence Awards is a powerful community-centered experience created to honor, celebrate, and elevate the contributions of local women veterans and purpose-driven women leaders who continue to make an impact beyond their military service. Hosted by Blu Impressions Publishing and led by Dr. Lena Payton Webb, the event brings together veterans, community leaders, entrepreneurs, educators, nonprofit organizations, and local businesses for a day of inspiration, recognition, networking, and community engagement. The conference was created to ensure that the stories and service of women veterans are not overlooked, but instead honored publicly and intentionally within the local community. The event aligns with the national recognition of Women Veterans Day while highlighting the ongoing leadership and civic contributions of women veterans throughout the Mobile area and surrounding communities. Attendees will experience: • Recognition and honoring of local women veterans and community leaders • Leadership and empowerment conversations • Community networking and collaboration opportunities • Small business and resource visibility • Inspirational speakers and panel discussions • Excellence awards celebrating service, leadership, entrepreneurship, and community impact • Media and visibility opportunities that spotlight positive community contributions Her March Forward is more than a conference. It is a movement focused on unity, visibility, empowerment, and legacy. The event seeks to strengthen community partnerships, support veteran initiatives, inspire future generations of women leaders, and create a lasting platform that celebrates those who continue to serve through leadership, mentorship, advocacy, and community impact.