Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized

What Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized does

P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) is a private, for-profit membership organization founded in 2007 by Tonia DeCosimo and headquartered in Farmingdale/Manhasset, New York, with 11-50 employees. It operates a women-focused professional networking and recognition platform that pairs a freemium membership base (with an undisclosed paid "Icon" tier) against editorial, events, and marketing services. Its member-facing products include P.O.W.E.R. Magazine (digital and print), the P.O.W.E.R. Connect member directory and networking portal, P.O.W.E.R. Talk Radio (distributed on iHeart Radio and Spotify), P.O.W.E.R. Talk TV, P.O.W.E.R. Video, and an awards program spanning categories such as Lifetime Achievement, Woman of the Year, Mentor of the Year, Distinction, Women of Excellence, Women of the Month, Rising Star, Outstanding Authors, and VIP Members.

The underlying technology is a web-based membership platform and digital media distribution system rather than an AI-native stack; no AI, ML, API, or SDK components are disclosed. The business model blends recurring membership fees, magazine subscriptions and advertising, ticketed and sponsored events (notably the P.O.W.E.R. Move Awards Gala and "An Evening of Connection & Influence"), marketing/branding services (logo and website design for members), affiliate-style member discounts, and experiential revenue through the P.O.W.E.R. Travel Club. Distribution runs through the organization's own website and members portal, social channels (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube), email newsletters, press releases, podcasts, and physical venues including a Times Square Reuters Billboard feature. Members are concentrated in the United States across roughly 20 states with smaller international footprints in Brazil and Italy, and the organization supports breast cancer-related charities including the Babylon Breast Cancer Coalition, World of Pink Foundation, Triple Negative Breast Cancer Foundation, Mondays at Racine, and the National Breast Cancer Foundation.

Name

Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized

Legal name

Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized

Website

https://powerwoe.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

P.O.W.E.R. is a private women-focused professional membership organization, founded in 2007 by Tonia DeCosimo, that combines a freemium member networking platform with P.O.W.E.R. Magazine, awards programs, events, podcasts, and marketing/branding services for individual women professionals and entrepreneurs across the US.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Women's Professional Networking and Recognition Services

NAICS

Professional Organizations (81392), Business Associations (813910), Broadcasting and Content Providers (516)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Periodicals: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2721)

akta.pro primary industry

Private Memberships & Invitation-Only Experiences (HSACAMAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Premiere, Awards & Festival Access (HSACAMAD), Executive Summits & Invitation-Only Forums (MPAGAGAK)

Keywords

• Women professional networking
• Professional recognition awards
• Membership media platform
• Women empowerment community
• Digital print magazine

Headquarters

HQ city

Farmingdale

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees providing access to networking platform, member liaison services, professional recognition awards, and member discounts
2. Magazine Publishing: Digital and print magazine featuring members, celebrities, and icons with editorial content and advertising opportunities
3. Events and Awards: Annual awards gala, networking events, and charity events generating revenue through ticket sales and sponsorships
4. Marketing and Branding Services: Logo design, website design and branding services provided to members to promote their businesses
5. Member Discounts Program: Discounts offered to members through partner vendors, generating value through member acquisition and retention

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

P.O.W.E.R. operates a membership-based professional networking and recognition organization for women, offering tiered membership subscriptions, a digital and print magazine, a multi-tier awards program, networking and mentorship services, branded events (including the annual awards gala), podcasts/video media visibility, and member discounts. The organization also provides marketing and branding services (logo, website design) and offers premium visibility placements such as Times Square billboard features for select members.

Product overview

P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) is a women's empowerment organization that operates as a unified platform offering membership-based networking, recognition, and professional development services. The core offering is P.O.W.E.R. Magazine (available in digital and print formats), complemented by P.O.W.E.R. Connect for member networking. Additional services include P.O.W.E.R. Talk Radio/Podcasts (available on iHeart Radio and Spotify), P.O.W.E.R. Video, and P.O.W.E.R. Talk TV for member visibility. The organization also provides an Awards Program with categories including Lifetime Achievement Award, Woman of the Year, Mentor of the Year, Distinction Award, Women of Excellence, Women of the Month, Rising Star, Outstanding Authors, and VIP Members. P.O.W.E.R. Marketing offers branding services, while member discounts provide cost-saving benefits. Events include annual awards galas, networking events, and the P.O.W.E.R. Travel Club. A premium visibility feature showcases members on Times Square billboards in New York City.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• P.O.W.E.R. Magazine: Digital and print magazine featuring women of P.O.W.E.R. members as well as celebrities and icons.
• P.O.W.E.R. Talk Radio
• P.O.W.E.R. Talk TV
• P.O.W.E.R. Connect
• P.O.W.E.R. Marketing

Products and services

• P.O.W.E.R. Membership (Free and Premium Tiers) Tiered annual membership providing access to the P.O.W.E.R. Connect networking platform, member liaison services, professional recognition awards eligibility, magazine features, member discounts, and event participation for individual women professionals.
• P.O.W.E.R. Magazine Digital and print magazine featuring member profiles alongside celebrities and Icons, distributed to members and readers as a recognition and visibility platform for women professionals.
• P.O.W.E.R. Awards Program Recognition awards program with multiple tiers including Lifetime Achievement Award, Woman of the Year, Mentor of the Year, Distinction Award, Women of Excellence, Women of the Month, Rising Star, Outstanding Authors, and VIP Members.
• P.O.W.E.R. Connect Networking Platform Web-based networking platform enabling members to search for, connect with, and engage other members online and through associated in-person networking events, supported by a member liaison team.
• P.O.W.E.R. Events (Annual Awards Gala and Networking Events) In-person events including the P.O.W.E.R. Move Awards Gala, 'An Evening of Connection & Influence', charity events, and travel-club experiences sold via ticket purchase and sponsorship.
• P.O.W.E.R. Talk Radio / Podcast Audio interview program distributing recorded member interviews on Spotify and iHeart Radio, designed to promote members' stories and brands.
• P.O.W.E.R. Talk TV / P.O.W.E.R. Video In-person video interview program producing visual content that introduces members and their businesses, distributed on the P.O.W.E.R. website and social media.
• P.O.W.E.R. Marketing and Branding Services Marketing and branding services for members including logo design, website design, and broader branding work to help promote their businesses.
• Times Square Billboard Feature (Reuters Billboard) Premium exposure offering that places selected members on the Reuters Billboard in Times Square, New York City for high-visibility recognition.
• P.O.W.E.R. Mentoring Program Mentor matching service connecting members to mentors and offering members the opportunity to serve as mentors to other women in the network.
• P.O.W.E.R. Travel Club Member travel club combining finance, fitness, fashion and fun experiences, including international trips such as Italy.
• P.O.W.E.R. Member Discounts Program Member-only discount program offering deals on products and services through partner vendors, accessed via the P.O.W.E.R. Shop and Marketplace storefronts.

Quantifiable outcome

• Members featured on Reuters Billboard in Times Square, NYC
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Babylon Breast Cancer CoalitioncoreOthersP.O.W.E.R. supports this grassroots, volunteer-based nonprofit that assists women, men, and families in Babylon Township community diagnosed with breast and gynecological cancer. The 2023 Awards Gala was dedicated to National Breast Cancer Awareness and contributed to care and research for this cause.
• World of Pink FoundationminorOthersHealth facility providing comprehensive aftercare for women who have undergone breast surgery including mastectomies and lumpectomies. Founded 2016 by board certified mastectomy fitter Christine A. Guarino, providing bras and prosthetics.
• Triple Negative Breast Cancer FoundationminorOthersFounded in 2006 in honor of Nancy Block-Zenna, who was diagnosed at age 35 with triple negative breast cancer. Organization raises awareness and supports research for this disease type.
• Mondays at RacineminorOthersFoundation founded by sisters in honor of their mother providing mind-body derived health, beauty and wellness services to individuals undergoing cancer treatment, all free of charge.
• National Breast Cancer FoundationminorOthersPartner charity for breast cancer support and awareness initiatives

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Catalyst: Established nonprofit advancing workplace inclusion for women through research, consulting, and corporate partnerships. Comparable to P.O.W.E.R.'s women-in-business mission but operates as a larger, research-and-advisory incumbent rather than a membership-driven community.

Direct peers

• Watermark: Women's professional organization focused on increasing leadership opportunities, with events, conferences, and recognition programs. Comparable to P.O.W.E.R. in combining recognition, events, and member-driven professional development.
• American Business Women's Association (ABWA): National association providing networking, education, and recognition for women in business across industries. Directly comparable to P.O.W.E.R. as a long-running women's professional organization combining recognition, events, and chapter-based community.
• Chief: Private membership network for senior women executives offering curated peer groups, events, and content. Comparable to P.O.W.E.R.'s high-end membership/recognition model and event-driven community engagement.
• Women's President Organization (WPO): Peer advisory organization for women presidents and CEOs, structured around confidential member forums and chapter meetings. Comparable to P.O.W.E.R.'s elite executive tier in serving senior women leaders through curated community experiences.
• The Female Quotient: Community and event platform advancing gender equality in business, hosting summits and corporate partnerships. Comparable to P.O.W.E.R.'s event-driven model and partnerships with corporations and mission-aligned organizations.
• Ellevate Network: Membership-based women's professional networking organization offering events, mentorship, and a community platform for women in business. Directly comparable to P.O.W.E.R. in target audience, community-led GTM, and tiered membership structure.
• National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO): Long-standing membership association for women business owners, providing networking, advocacy, education, and chapter-based events. Comparable to P.O.W.E.R. as a women's professional membership organization with events and recognition programs.
• Ladies Get Paid: Community and content platform for women's career advancement, including events, courses, and online membership. Comparable to P.O.W.E.R. in serving career-focused women professionals through events and digital content.

Emerging players

• Forte Foundation: Nonprofit consortium launching women into business leadership through business school scholarships and career programs. Partially comparable to P.O.W.E.R. in its women-empowerment mission, though its pipeline focus on education makes it adjacent rather than directly competitive.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/results?search_query=P.O.W.E.R.+Radio
• Facebookfacebook.com/POWERWOE
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/powerwoe
• Xx.com/powerwoe

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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