Exceptional Women Alliance Awarded 2025 Platinum Seal of Transparency from Candid
On August 21, 2025, the Exceptional Women Alliance (EWA) announced a significant achievement in its transparency journey by being awarded the prestigious 2025 Platinum Seal of Transparency from Candid. This honor represents the highest level of recognition given by Candid, highlighting the organization's relentless pursuit of integrity, accountability, and measurable impact across its operations.
The Platinum Seal serves as a testament to EWA's commitment to openness and responsibility. To earn this recognition, the Alliance was required to transparently disclose crucial information such as its organizational goals, strategies, board demographics, and impact metrics. “Transparency builds trust. This award tells the world that our impact is real, our sisterhood is strong, and our commitment to accountability is unwavering,” remarked Larraine Segil, CEO of the Exceptional Women Alliance.
Larraine continued to express her heartfelt appreciation to the community of Exceptional Women, stating, “To my fellow EWAs, this is your achievement. Your generosity of spirit, your mentorship, and your support for one another make EWA worthy of this distinction.” Such expressions of gratitude further strengthen the bonds within this unique community dedicated to empowering women across various industries.
The Exceptional Women Alliance plays a pivotal role in mentoring women, offering thought leadership, and providing meaningful programs that contribute to global women empowerment. The recognition from Candid not only reinforces the Alliance's core values but also enhances its foundation for sustained growth and impact.
About Candid
Candid is a notable nonprofit organization dedicated to providing reliable information about the nonprofit sector. The organization offers a Seal of Transparency that allows donors and stakeholders to gain clear insights into the operations, goals, and impact of organizations like the Exceptional Women Alliance.
About the Exceptional Women Alliance (EWA)
EWA is an exclusive peer mentorship initiative designed for high-level exceptional women from diverse industries. Participants are carefully selected and nurtured to expand their networks, enhance their knowledge, and achieve collective success. The criteria for acceptance include the embodiment of character traits such as kindness, generosity, transparency, gratitude, and a willingness to share knowledge with others.
This foundation fosters a powerful peer-to-peer mentoring system that emphasizes guidance, connection, and leadership among its members. The program not only enables each woman to thrive individually but also ensures they remain connected as alumnae within the ever-expanding EWA global community, promoting collaboration among women leaders who continue to rise in influential positions.
As the Exceptional Women Alliance continues to grow and adapt, its members will remain steadfast in their commitment to contribute positively to society and enhance the impact of women worldwide. Learn more about their initiatives at
Exceptional Women Alliance.