2020 has brought unprecedented challenges across every aspect of life and work worldwide. Incredible women have risen to the challenge—pivoting, reinventing, reimagining and working harder than ever before. Birmingham’s women have shown their strength in their field and become leaders to those around them. We asked Birmingham businesses to nominate a woman or women who are leaders in their profession. We are proud to spotlight some of these women who have paved the way as 2021's Birmingham Women in Business.

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Women of Storm Response

Alabama Power | Samantha Whorton, Kennedi Harris, and Anna Hartman

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Women of Real Estate

Arc Realty | Brooke Wahl

Arc Realty Mt. Brook | Julie Harris

Birmingham Homes Online Team of RealtySouth | Ruwena Healy

Ray & Poyner | Lucy Parker, Katie Crommelin, Blair Moss, Garner Thompson, and Mary Evans

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Women of Law

Watkins & Eager | Emily Slay Walters and Austin Smith Sistrunk

Nolan Byers, PC | Dominique McGuire Gilbert, Frances Ross Nolan, and Leigh Reynolds Byers

Alexander Shunnarah Trial Attorneys

EBSCO Industries, Inc. | Laura Catherine Ashburner

Friedman, Dazzio, Zulanas & Bowling, P.C. | Rachel Cobble, Allison Griffith, Gwen Gordon, Kelsey Reckart, and Carmen Weite

Kirk Drennan Law | Jessica Kirk Drennan

Morris Bart Law Firm | Miranda Taylor and Lisa Bailey

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Women of Medicine

Davenport Dental & Wellness Center | Dr. Celia Davenport, DMD

Gunn Dermatology | Holly Gunn, MD

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Women of Finance

Bryant Bank | Kim King, Janie Briggs, Meghan Hicks, Natalie Spott, Malisa Moore, Lauren Tatum, Kallee Taulbee, Vickie Gillian

Progress Bank | Allison George and Elisa Scroggins

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Women of Marketing

Angel Lewis Consulting | Angel Lewis

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Women of Entrepreneurship

Avani Rupa Fine Jewelers | Avani Patel

Orangetheory Fitness | Lauren Adair Goldasich