This award recognizes the business in the financial services industry that demonstrated the best balance of gender diversity and commitment to the progression of women in the company.
This category assesses initiatives that support women in the workplace (such as equal pay, training and career development, flexible working arrangements for carers, childcare initiatives) considering the benefits to the individual as well as the
tangible business benefits to the company as a whole.

This prestigious award celebrates the outstanding female who have demonstrated exceptional performance, innovation, and leadership in the field of investment and fund management. Whether through astute financial analysis, strategic decision-making, or pioneering investment strategies, recipients of this award have made significant contributions to the growth, success, and sustainability of investment portfolios and funds.

Our Young Businesswoman of the Year Award shines a light on women from 18 years to 30 years old who have made an impact despite their short time in the business world. This category if she has grown her business or advanced her career in a noteworthy way. She needs to be truly exceptional and stand out head and shoulders above the rest.

This award recognizes the business in the financial services industry that demonstrated the most beneficial social and community engagement program focused on women during the 2024 calendar year.

This category assesses the outcomes of the community service program, taking into account the benefits to the cause or purpose supported as well as the tangible business benefits

A female-led agricultural business will be named Business of the Year. It must demonstrate year-on-year growth, high efficiency, and financial soundness, and be at the forefront of technological developments and innovation. The business will have a strong and passionate woman-majority leadership team, that values its workforce, and a marketing plan that will ensure the continued and further growth of the business. 

A female agricultural Ambassador is never afraid to speak up for the industry, the winner of this award will be a real advocate for food and farming. She will be a campaigner on behalf of her business and the wider industry, with a proven track record of gaining publicity for her causes and making change as a result.

Which female engineer has made the biggest difference in the last 24 months? You may work at one of the largest firms, or sit at the top of engineering at a not-for-profit organization that’s making a huge difference. The important thing is you’re working at the forefront of engineering doing incredible things, inspiring your organization and standing out. 

The winning submission will demonstrate excellence in the field of engineering. This could be the result of personal effort or as part of a team, but the entrant must demonstrate how her contribution made a significant impact, and why it goes above and beyond the usual expectations of her role.

Attracting and retaining diverse and talented individuals is essential for driving innovation and success in STEM fields. 

The STEM Employer of the Year award category celebrates organizations that are leading the way in creating inclusive and supportive work environments for women in STEM. From implementing flexible work arrangements to providing robust professional development opportunities, these employers are committed to empowering and advancing women in STEM careers. 

These are the organizations that are setting the standard for excellence in workplace culture and gender equity, and inspiring others to do the same.

Behind every successful woman in STEM is a great mentor!

This award recognizes outstanding mentors who have made a significant impact on the personal and professional development of women in STEM. From providing guidance and support to helping mentees navigate challenging career decisions, these mentors have gone above and beyond to empower and uplift women in STEM

Behind every successful woman in STEM is a great mentor!

This award recognizes outstanding mentors who have made a significant impact on the personal and professional development of women in STEM. From providing guidance and support to helping mentees navigate challenging career decisions, these mentors have gone above and beyond to empower and uplift women in STEM

Gender equality in STEM requires the support and active participation of all genders, including male allies who champion change.

The “Male Champion of Change Award” category celebrates men who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to advancing gender equity in STEM fields. From advocating for policies and practices that support women in STEM, to actively mentoring and sponsoring women in their organizations, these male champions of change are leading by example, driving meaningful progress and standing up for equality and helping to create a more inclusive and diverse STEM community.

This award will go to the woman most deserving of recognition for her achievements in science this year. You may work at one of the largest firms, an SME or a start-up that’s making a huge difference. 

The important thing is you’re working at the forefront of science doing incredible things, inspiring your organization and standing out. The winning submission will demonstrate excellence in the field of science. This could be the result of personal effort or as part of a team, but the entrant must demonstrate how her contribution made a significant impact, and why it goes above and beyond the usual expectations of her role.

This award will go to the woman most deserving of recognition for her achievements in science this year. You may work at one of the largest firms, an SME or a start-up that’s making a huge difference. 

The important thing is you’re working at the forefront of science doing incredible things, inspiring your organization and standing out. The winning submission will demonstrate excellence in the field of science. This could be the result of personal effort or as part of a team, but the entrant must demonstrate how her contribution made a significant impact, and why it goes above and beyond the usual expectations of her role.

This category celebrates the exceptional achievements of female graduates who are making their mark in STEM fields. 

These graduates are paving the way for the next generation of women in STEM, demonstrating outstanding academic and professional achievements, innovative thinking, and a commitment to excellence. Whether they’re pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics, these women are showing that there are no limits to what can be achieved with hard work, passion, and determination.

This award will recognize the outstanding accomplishments of these female STEM graduates and their invaluable contributions to the world of STEM. Graduate should have completed studies within the last 2 years.

This award is open to a female student who has been strongly and dedicatedly active in the green environmental field, who has made a green achievement in her technical Secondary school, and who stand for the protection and preservation.

You will have to explain your green achievement, demonstrate the positive and social impact of your endeavor, and indicate the difficulties that you might have faced as a female to accomplish your project, and what added value did ‘being a woman’ bring to your accomplishment.

A woman working in tech who has setup and delivered initiatives, outside of their formal role, internally and externally to their organization to support women and encourage more women into tech in the last 12 months.

A Tech team, led by a woman, that has delivered innovative and business transformation solutions to a company.

A female chief digital officer, digital director or leader of a digital transformation who has led an IT/digital transformation or business change program driven by technology in the last 12 months.

This award honors a woman who has made significant and evident impact in STEM throughout her established career. The Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes a woman who has been in her career for a number of years and achieved long-term success. She may be someone who started at an early age and worked her way up, or simply made her mark as a long-standing woman in STEM. She is a role model for future generations, with notable achievements and success stories throughout her career.

The award is given to an organization that can demonstrate outstanding commitment to creating and Implementing policies and initiatives to promote equal opportunities for women at the workplace.