2026 Chingona Awards

Chingona Award Nomination Form

Nominate a Chingona who deserves her flowers. Someone who inspires you, shows up for others, keeps going when life gets hard, or simply makes the world around her a little better.Tell us who she is and why she deserves to be celebrated at Midwest Chingona Fest. There’s no limit to nominations, so give the Chingonas in your life their flowers while they’re here to receive them. 💐 Winners will be honored on stage at this year‘s Midwest Chingona Fest Celebration
Chingona Award Category
Mamá Más Chingona

For a mom or mother figure who deserves to be celebrated.
Abuela Más Chingona

For a grandma who deserves her flowers.
BFF Más Chingona

For the bestie you can always count on.
Maestra Más Chingona

For a teacher or educator who makes a difference in the lives of others, including classroom teachers, daycare providers, coaches, mentors, instructors, and other nontraditional educators.
Chingona en Salud

For a woman working in healthcare, from nurses and doctors to CNAs, medical assistants, therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
Estilista Más Chingona

For a woman working in the beauty industry, including hair, nails, makeup, lashes, brows, barbering, and more.
Tatuadora Más Chingona

For a woman making her mark as a tattoo artist.
Emprendedora Más Chingona

For a woman who owns or is building a business of her own.
Artista Más Chingona

For a woman creating art in any medium.
Voz Más Chingona

For a singer or musician making her mark through music.
Chingona de la Comunidad

For a woman with a big heart who makes a difference in the lives of others through kindness, service, support, or giving back to her community.
Chingona Sin Límites

For a woman who has overcome a major obstacle or life-changing challenge and kept moving forward.
Mini Chingona

For a girl 15 or younger who is already making a difference, setting an example, and shaping the next generation of Chingonas.
Mini Chingón

For a boy 15 or younger who is growing up supporting, respecting, and celebrating the Chingonas around him.
Chingona Nominee's Full Name

First NameLast Name
Nominee's Email Address
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Nominee's Phone Number
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Nominee's Organization (if any)
Your Full Name

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Your Email Address
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Relationship to Nominee
Why are you nominating this person for a Chingona Award?
Tell us what makes your nominee a Chingona and why you believe they deserve to be recognized. Awards are selected based on the information you provide, so please be specific. Short or vague responses will not be considered.
Supporting Photo or Document (Optional)Upload a photo or anything else you’d like us to consider with your nomination.

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One last thing…
Your nominee will receive an email letting them know someone nominated them, but we won’t tell them who! Award recipients will be announced live at Chingona Fest, so encourage your nominee to arrive early and be there for the awards. 🌹
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Chingona Award Nomination Form