Dr. Nazeera Dawood Receives Women Entrepreneur Award at ATEA EMERGE 2025 Conference in Dallas

ATLANTA, GA — Dr. Nazeera Dawood, Founder and CEO of Vendorship Inc., has been honored with the Women Entrepreneur Award at the ATEA EMERGE 2025 Entrepreneurs Conference, held this past Saturday in Dallas, Texas. Presented by the American Tamil Entrepreneurs Association (ATEA), the award recognizes distinguished women leaders for entrepreneurial excellence, industry impact, and community leadership.

The Women Entrepreneur Award celebrates business owners who demonstrate visionary leadership, sustained growth, and meaningful contributions to business and community ecosystems. Dr. Dawood was recognized for her professional journey spanning healthcare, government service, and entrepreneurship, as well as her commitment to expanding access and opportunity for businesses across sectors.

Originally from Dindigul, Tamil Nadu, India, Dr. Dawood began her professional career in medicine, serving as a Medical Officer at Kasturba Hospital. After earning her Master of Public Health (MPH) from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, she entered public service, holding leadership roles including Health Promotion Director and later Chief of Staff to the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners. These experiences across healthcare, policy, and public administration ultimately led her to entrepreneurship, where she founded and now leads Vendorship Inc.

Under Dr. Dawood’s leadership, Vendorship has become a trusted consultancy serving more than 200 clients, helping secure over $200 million in government contracts, and supporting organizations across federal, state, and local procurement landscapes. The firm also provides guidance on certifications including GSA Schedule, SBA 8(a), WBE, and MBE, as well as regulatory compliance frameworks such as ISO 27001, SOC I & II, HIPAA, and GDPR.

Dr. Dawood’s work has been widely recognized for its civic and economic impact. She has received proclamations from the City of Atlanta, recognition from the Georgia State House of Representatives, and multiple honors from the Greater Women’s Business Council®, including Trailblazer of the Year and WBE Advocate of the Year. She also received the USPAACC-SE Outstanding Asian American Award.

“I am deeply honored to receive the Women Entrepreneur Award at ATEA EMERGE 2025. This recognition reflects the collective efforts of the Vendorship team and the trust of our clients. Entrepreneurship is about building systems that create opportunity—not just for individuals, but for communities to thrive.”

About ATEA and the EMERGE Conference 

The American Tamil Entrepreneurs Association (ATEA) is a national organization dedicated to fostering entrepreneurship, leadership, and professional growth among Tamil and South Asian professionals. Its annual EMERGE Conference convenes business leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs to share insights, recognize excellence, and build meaningful industry connections. 

Learn more at: https://events.ateausa.org/

About Vendorship Inc. 

Vendorhip Inc. is an Atlanta-based coaching firm specializing in strategic business development, government contracting, and certification support. The firm empowers businesses of all sizes to navigate procurement processes, secure contracts, and scale sustainably across public-sector markets. 

More information: https://vendorship.net