A NeW Generation of Leaders: Network of Enlightened Women Celebrates 21 Years

On October 2, 2025, the Network of enlightened Women (NeW) commemorated 21 years since its founding with a celebration at the elegant Sonoma Restaurant and Wine Bar, overlooking the Library of Congress. Nearly 100 students, alumni, and friends gathered to honor more than two decades of community, leadership, and advancement of conservative thought. The venue […]

2025 NeW Gentlemen Showcase Winners Announced

In a time in American society when many people are having a tough time defining terms like “man” or “woman”, the Network of enlightened Women is choosing to recognize and celebrate gentlemen across the country through the 16th annual Gentlemen Showcase. This Showcase highlights men who exemplify the qualities of service, respect, and kindness. We are […]

NeW Announces Winner of 2025 Essay Contest: Anna Meverden

NeW is excited to announce the winner of the College Category of the 2025 Essay Contest, Anna Meverden, a student at University of Colorado, Colorado Springs. Congratulations, Anna!  Read her winning piece in the Washington Examiner here! How did you hear about the 2025 NeW Essay Contest and why did you choose to participate in it?  […]

Neomi Rao: NeW’s Empowered Woman of the Year

At this year’s National Conference in Washington D.C., Neomi Rao received NeW’s Empowered Woman of the Year Award. This award is presented to a woman that empowers other women through leadership and service. Neomi works to cut regulations to allow women to work and flourish in the workplace under the Trump administration. In her acceptance […]

THE NETWORK OF ENLIGHTENED WOMEN ANNOUNCES NEOMI RAO AS WINNER OF THE 2018 EMPOWERED WOMAN OF THE YEAR 

June 19, 2018 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Alyssa Condrey Alyssa@enlightenedwomen.org  THE NETWORK OF ENLIGHTENED WOMEN ANNOUNCES NEOMI RAO AS WINNER OF THE 2018 EMPOWERED WOMAN OF THE YEAR  WASHINGTON, DC—Neomi Rao, Administrator of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, will be receiving the Network of enlightened Women’s 2018 Empowered Woman of the Year Award at NeW’s 2018 National […]

2018 Chapter Award Nominees: Enlightened Woman of the Year- Kimberly Burton

NeWs flash: the National Conference is rounding the corner. To kick off the event, NeW is giving each nominee for the conference awards the opportunity to express their thoughts about how NeW has shaped them as writers, thinkers, activists, and strong, conservative women. This series will provide readers and listeners with the opportunity to get […]

Senior Spotlight: Mary Rose Dillon, NeW at Emmanuel College

NeWs flash: the National Conference is rounding the corner. To kick off the event, NeW is giving each nominee for the conference awards the opportunity to express their thoughts about how NeW has shaped them as writers, thinkers, activists, and strong, conservative women. This series will provide readers and listeners with the opportunity to get […]

2018 Chapter Award Nominees: Enlightened Woman of the Year- Mia Wright

NeWs flash: the National Conference is rounding the corner. To kick off the event, NeW is giving each nominee for the conference awards the opportunity to express their thoughts about how NeW has shaped them as writers, thinkers, activists, and strong, conservative women. This series will provide readers and listeners with the opportunity to get […]

2018 Chapter Award Nominees: Outstanding Social Media- Temple University

NeWs flash: the National Conference is rounding the corner. To kick off the event, NeW is giving each nominee for the conference awards the opportunity to express their thoughts about how NeW has shaped them as writers, thinkers, activists, and strong, conservative women. This series will provide readers and listeners with the opportunity to get […]

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