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Global Women Leadership Awards

Recognising outstanding women whose contributions make them role models, and sharing their transformational stories to inspire others.

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The host on stage at the Global Women Festival, in front of the Women Leadership Awards screen
Nominations open

Program overview

Celebrating women who go above and beyond

The Global Women Leadership Awards recognise women leaders as change agents and catalysts, highlighting their achievements at regional and global levels. Know someone who has made an impact? Nominate them so their contributions can be celebrated and their stories shared.

Highlights

  • Recognise women leaders as change agents and catalysts
  • Highlight achievements at regional and global levels
  • Give young women role models to look up to
  • Strengthen leadership and its role in sustainable economic development

Before you apply

The form takes about ten minutes and is sent securely to the program team. Contact us whenever a detail is unclear before submitting.

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Frequently asked questions

Global Women Leadership Awards: your questions answered

Who can be nominated?

Women leaders anywhere who have made an impact and gone above and beyond — change agents whose accomplishments, struggles and successes can inspire others. You can nominate someone you know or submit your own story.

What are the award categories?

STEM; Arts and Culture; Real Estate and Construction; Hospitality and Tourism; Retail; Food and Hospitality; Entrepreneur; Media & Production; Politics; Community Services; Law & Order; Banking & Finance; Health, Fitness and Beauty; Lifetime Achievement Award; and Other.

When and where is the awards ceremony?

December 5, 2026, at the Grand Hyatt Seattle in Seattle, Washington. The nomination form asks whether the nominee plans to attend.

What does the nomination need?

Contact details and address, a category, the leader's story, a message to fellow women, any other details, and a headshot. Business and social media links and supporting documents, such as a longer story in Word or PDF, are optional.

Is there a nomination fee?

The nomination form does not ask for any payment.

Who runs the awards?

AmPowering, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit whose vision is to encourage, inspire, appreciate and empower women.