United States: the women of the Global Black Women's Chamber of Commerce, committed partners of the DigieWomen Awards

An international organisation serving women's excellence

The Global Black Women's Chamber of Commerce (GBWCC) is a key player in the economic empowerment of Black women worldwide. Founded to connect and support women across sectors — technology, commerce, the arts and social entrepreneurship — the GBWCC promotes the leadership, visibility and influence of Black women around the world.

Carletta Burch: official representative at DIWA

At the DigieWomen Awards (DIWA), Carletta Burch, a founding member of the GBWCC, officially represented Susan Cook Johnson, the organisation's President of Excellence. Her presence underlined the importance of the partnership between the GBWCC and DIWA, highlighting the strategic role of the Chamber in showcasing women's talent and promoting women's entrepreneurship internationally.

A strategic, global partnership

This partnership enables the GBWCC to take an active part in selecting candidates, organising events and promoting DIWA-related initiatives. Thanks to this collaboration, award winners benefit not only from local recognition but also from visibility and opportunities on the international stage.

Solidarity, mentoring and empowerment

Beyond the event, the collaboration illustrates a dynamic of transcontinental solidarity in which sharing experience and resources fosters the empowerment of Black women. As Carletta Burch puts it:

"Our commitment to the DigieWomen Awards reflects our mission: to create an ecosystem in which every Black woman can excel and turn her talent into real impact."

A vision for lasting impact

Through this partnership, the GBWCC and DIWA show that together they can celebrate excellence, support innovation and strengthen the influence of Black women around the world, consolidating their role as leaders in their respective fields.