Women's Network of the Year Award

Recognise the teams, initiatives or individuals who provide vital support, connection, and encouragement to women in their leadership journeys.

Ideal for:
• Internal networks, ERGs (Employee Resource Groups), or informal mentoring circles
• Initiatives that actively create safe, empowering spaces for women
• Organisations or teams driving structural or cultural change to support women's progression

Role Model of the Year

Recognising women whose leadership consistently inspires others through
example, not just position.

Ideal for:
•Women who are recognised as role models by peers, teams, or wider networks
•Leaders who inspire trust, loyalty, and growth in others through their values and behaviours
•Individuals whose presence and example create meaningful impact beyond their formal remit
•Those known for mentoring, championing others, and building confidence in the next generation of leaders

Excellence in Leadership Award

Recognising senior women who have delivered long-term success and whose leadership leaves a lasting mark on their organisation or industry.

Ideal for:
• Women with a strategic influence at the highest level
• Known for shaping direction, delivering results, and developing others
• Often sought out for insight and vision

Emerging Leader of the Year

Spotlighting women at the early stages of leadership who are already demonstrating impressive capability and future potential.

Ideal for:
• Those stepping into their first leadership roles
• Known for initiative, influence, and positive disruption
• Rapidly gaining credibility and trust

Inspiring Leader of the Year

Celebrating women who consistently lift others up through their leadership, energy, and presence.

Ideal for:
• Mentors and influencers with strong people-centred values
• Creating inclusive and empowering team cultures
• Demonstrating empathy, courage and influence

Digital Disruptor Award

Recognising women who are making waves in the technology or digital space breaking barriers, innovating, and driving inclusion.

Ideal for:
• Tech professionals in any role or function
• Champions of digital transformation, innovation or STEM access
• Role models in male-dominated or evolving tech environments

Mentor of the Year

Celebrating those who dedicate time and energy to guiding, developing and supporting the growth of others.

Ideal for:
• Trusted mentors recognised by their mentees
• Individuals who consistently invest in others' journeys
• Often working behind the scenes to enable others' success

Innovation in Action Award

Spotlighting women who are leading new thinking, products, processes or movements within their space.

Ideal for:
• Innovators in CX, tech, service, policy, people or process
• Courageous leaders taking calculated risks
• Making bold moves to solve problems creatively

Inclusive Leadership Award

Recognising women leading the way in creating more equitable, inclusive workplaces where everyone can thrive.

Ideal for:
• Advocates driving systemic change or championing marginalised voices
• Known for practical initiatives that open doors and break down barriers
• Often working cross-functionally or at a grassroots level

Ally of the Year Award

To recognise individuals - regardless of gender - who are true allies in advancing women's leadership and inclusion.

Ideal for:
• Active advocates and supporters of women's progress
• Challenging bias, opening doors, and using their platform for good
• Building trust and shared responsibility for equity