Act Now to Submit Your Nomination
Nominations are now open for the IPWS Women Leadership Awards 2026.
This is your opportunity to nominate yourself or someone you know whose leadership story deserves to be recognised. WLA 2026 welcomes nominations for women leaders, entrepreneurs, young achievers, changemakers, long-standing contributors, and male allies who actively support women’s progress.
We are looking for nominees who have made a meaningful contribution through their work, business, community, or advocacy. This may include someone who has led with purpose, created positive change, supported others, or shown the courage to keep growing through challenges.
About the Nomination Process – 2026
Please review the WLA 2026 Criteria Guidelines and nomination category requirements before submitting.
Each award category has its own nomination PPT template.
Nominations will only be accepted using the official PPT template for the selected category.
Please download the correct template, complete all required sections, and upload the finished PPT through the nomination form.
One nomination should be submitted for one category only. Please select carefully.
Nominations must be completed in English.
Only complete applications that meet the award criteria will be considered.
Nomination deadline: 14 September 2026.
Late entries will not be accepted.
The independent WLA Jury will review all eligible nominations and select finalists for each category.
Finalists will be announced on 30 September 2026.
If selected as a finalist, the nominee must meet the independent Jury in person on 24 October 2026. There will be no online interview option.
Finalists must be available to attend both the Jury Day on 24 October 2026 and the Women Leadership Awards Ceremony on 14 November 2026.
Winners will be announced at the Women Leadership Awards Ceremony in Shanghai on 14 November 2026.
If you have questions, please contact [email protected].
2026 Award Categories
Corporate Business Leader of the Year
Entrepreneur of the Year
Woman of Impact
Young Achiever
HeForShe Man of the Year
Diane E. Long Lifetime Achievement Award
Notes
Detailed WLA 2026 Criteria Guidelines are available for all award categories to support a clear and fair selection process.
The nomination PPT template is designed to make the process easier. It guides you through the key questions the jury will review and helps ensure the nomination is complete.
Please do not upload a CV or resume. This is not a job application. We want to understand the nominee’s story, the difference they have made, and why they deserve to be recognised.
IPWS reserves the right to adjust the dates listed above if needed.
Access the nomination form and template here: https://shorturl.at/Zi35P
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