mentorship

The Northwest Arkansas Business Journal's 12th annual Women in Business Awards highlights outstanding women who are driving commerce and the community in the Northwest Arkansas region. Nominated by readers and chosen by the editorial staff, 10 women are honored each year. These honorees are leading startup and longstanding companies, setting examples and pioneering new paths for business leaders, and returning through mentorship the investments made in them when they were working their way to success. It is always a very difficult challenge narrowing this list to 10 honorees each year.

Javier Hernandez, a Rogers native, is building a career centered on connecting people and strengthening communities in the rapidly growing region he loves. Hernandez works with businesses, nonprofits and local leaders to support economic growth and civic engagement across Northwest Arkansas in his role with the Rogers Lowell Chamber. He joined the chamber in December 2025, bringing experience from statewide roles focused on small business development and community outreach.