2025 Stevie Award Winners

The following nominations were selected as Stevie® Award Finalists by the average scores of more than 190 professionals worldwide on six specialized juries. The Gold, Silver and Bronze Stevie placements among the Finalists will be revealed during a gala awards banquet on Monday, November 10 at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City.

Persistent's SheShapesAI Awards Categories

The Finalists in the categories sponsored by Persistent, a leading global technology company, are as follows:

AI Automation Game Changer of the Year
Tami Evanson, SVP - Future Plan & Corp Services, Ascensus
Madhu Kochar, Vice President, IBM
Aravinda Gollapudi, Head of Platform Business Unit, Sage
Lisa Stump, Executive Vice President, Chief Digital Information Officer and Dean of Information Technology, Mount Sinai Health System and Icahn School of Medicine

AI Vanguard and Leadership Award
Sofia Theodoridou, Chief of Staff to CIO, Ascensus
Denise Parker, CEO, Sycurio
Ana Urraca del Junco, Head of Customer Service Process, Medline
Jacqueline Ajayi, CSA CTO Engineering Leader, Microsoft
Gurpreet Kaur, CIO, Global Supply Chain, GE Healthcare
Vishlesha Patil, Chief Product Officer, Early Warning Services

Cloud and Data Visionary of the Year
Maya Hart, VP / Head of Engineering, Whisker
Jessica D'Apice, Technical Product Manager, Reporting, Analytics, and Data (RAD), UHG
Tanuja Korlepra, Chief Technology Officer, Bonterra

Software Engineering Trailblazer Award
Beverly Chamberlain, Vice President, Global Head of IT Enterprise Services, Regeneron
Kiran Kaur, CIO, Platforms, Wealth & Investment Management, Wells Fargo
Ella Haman, CTO, Kapitus
Steph DeNote, BCD Travel

Trusted AI Advisor for Business Transformation
Eleanor Matthews, Senior Manager, ISG
Kimberly Tobias, Partner, ISG
Jenn Stein, Managing Partner, LSH & Manufacturing, ISG
Cecilia Edwards, Partner and Principal Solutionist, North America Data & AI Center of Excellence Lead, Wavestone

Individual Women Awards Categories

Best Female CEO of the Year - Advertising, Business Services, Marketing & PR
Finalist
Hwowz Concept Inc, Los Angeles, California, United States: Maggie Tseng – Hwow,z CEO
Pulp+Wire, New York, New York, United States: Taja Dockendorf, CEO
RISER, Armadale, Victoria, Australia: Felicity Grey, CEO
Stax Payments, Orlando, Florida, United States: Paulette Rowe, CEO
Tier4 Group, Alpharetta, Georgia, United States: Betsy Robinson, CEO
Usercentrics, Munich, Germany: Donna Dror, CEO
VNA Health Care, Chicago, Illinois, United States: Linnea Windel, CEO

Best Female CEO of the Year - All Other Industries
Finalist
A Place For Mom, New York, New York, United States: Tatyana Zlotsky
AviaGames Inc., San Mateo, California, United States: Vickie Chen, CEO
Catalynt Solutions, Inc., Edmonds, Washington, United States: Meg Gluth
Cohere Beauty, Atlanta, Georgia, United States: Christine Staples
Fully Accountable, Akron, Ohio, United States: Rachel Phillips, CEO
Light Source Communications, Southgate, Michigan, United States: Debra Freitas
Nokbox: Organization for Your Next of Kin, Littleton, Colorado, United States: Maria Fraietta, CEO
Philip Morris International U.S., Stamford, Connecticut, United States: Stacey Kennedy, CEO
Propelus, Jacksonville, Florida, United States: Julie Walker
Surpass Assessment, West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States: Sonya Whitworth, Co-CEO
The Milk Processor Education Program, Washington, District of Columbia, United States: Yin Woon Rani
Worldwide Broker Network, Wilmington, Delaware, United States: Olga Collins, CEO

Best Female Entrepreneur – Business Products –10 or Less Employees
Finalist
FridayMakers, Singapore, Singapore: Daria Kalista, Founder and Managing Director
Harissa Business Partners, Noosa Heads, Queensland, Australia: Janice Elsley, Founder
RISER, Armadale, Victoria, Australia: Felicity Grey
Songue PR, San Francisco, California, United States: Natalee Gibson

Best Female Entrepreneur – Business Products –11 to 2,500 Employees
Finalist
Pacvue, San Francisco, California, United States: Melissa Burdick

Best Female Entrepreneur – Business Services –10 or Less Employees
Finalist
5FT View Consulting, LLC, Kensington, Maryland, United States: Stephanie Warlick
A.S. Biz Empire Ltd, Oxted, United Kingdom: Ausra Sajonaite, Founder
Arden Coaching, Princeton, New Jersey, United States: Maren Perry
BEYOND HC LLC, New Smyrna Beac, Florida, United States: Cathlynn Nigh
Excel In Property, Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom: Lucy Gordon
HR EXAM PREP with Angela, Canton, Mississippi, United States: Angela Murry
Jade Street Consulting Inc, Oakdale, New York, United States: Melissa Sceppa
Junipr Public Relations, Chicago, Illinois, United States: Samantha Flynn, Founder & Chief Strategy Officer
Just Meant 2 Be, Atlanta, Georgia, United States: Julie Spear, Sales & Money Coach
Allied Health Admin & Consulting, Kerobokan, Bali, Indonesia: Jenny Pither
STJ Consulting Services, Lake Forest, California, United States: Scharrell Jackson
SweetSpot Forge GmbH, Zug, Switzerland: Anna Muheim
We Rock DM, Austin, Texas, United States: Tricia Elizabeth Ulberg, Co-founder, Creative Director & CMO

Best Female Entrepreneur – Business Services –11 to 2,500 Employees
Finalist
Boxer & Co, Sydney, Australia: Gwen Blake, Founder
Cardinal Capital Group, Boston, Massachusetts, United States: Briana Hildt
Change Consulting, Oakland, California, United States: Bilen Mesfin Packwood, Founder & CEO
Drivewave Solutions Private Limited, Bangalore, Karnataka, India: Atasi Chatterjee, Founder & CEO
Eleven Eleven Winery, San Francisco, California, United States: Ellie Anest, CEO & Co-Founder
Employment Resource Group, Inc., Appleton, Wisconsin, United States: Sharon Hulce, President/CEO
growth[period], Tysons, Virginia, United States: Courtney Spaeth, CEO
Hoama Group Ltd, Staplehurst, Kent, United Kingdom: Umbreen David, Managing Director
Pulp+Wire, New York, New York, United States: Taja Dockendorf, CEO
Virtual Elves Pty Ltd, Sydney, Australia: Kristy Smith, Founder & Director

Best Female Entrepreneur – Consumer Products –10 or Less Employees
Finalist
Baby Sleep Code, Perth, Western Australia, Australia: Melissa Gilchrist, Founder
Robinsons Honey, Chelsea Heights, Victoria, Australia: Brenda RObinson, Founder, Director
Jess Chalk, Kerobokan, Bali, Indonesia: Preserving memories For Keeps
SANAME, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia: Peta Warby, Founder
The Stardust Company/Issei, Bethesda, Maryland, United States: Mika Shino, Founder/CEO of Issei
yogat, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia: Carolyn Cook

Best Female Entrepreneur – Consumer Products –11 to 2,500 Employees
Finalist
Algolia, San Francisco, California, United States: Bernadette Nixon
Sleepm Global, Inc., Markham, Ontario, Canada: Emma He, CEO

Best Female Entrepreneur – Consumer Services –10 or Less Employees
Finalist
Face Art by Melissa, New York, New York, United States: Melissa Munn, owner

Best Female Entrepreneur – Consumer Services –11 to 2,500 Employees
Finalist
Editor World: Editing & Proofreading Services, Blacksburg, Virginia, United States: Patti Fisher, Founder
NexGen Orthopedic Health & Wellness, Paramus, New Jersey, United States: Dr. Lloydine J. Jacobs, CEO/President, Chief of Orthopaedics & Spinal Surgery
Kerry Bolton, Kerobokan, Bali, Indonesia: Kerry Bolton

Best Female Entrepreneur in Asia, Australia or New Zealand
Finalist
AER WELLNESS CO, Perth, Western Australia, Australia: Nicole LAmers, CEO
Car Mechanical Services, Weston Creek, Canberra, Australia: Mrs Raffy Sgroi CEO
Elephant in the Room Consulting, Carinadale, Queensland, Australia: Jenni Walke, Founder
Lust Minerals, Warana, Queensland, Australia: Stacey Hollands
RISER, Armadale, Victoria, Australia: Felicity Grey
ROBINSONS HONEY, CHELSEA HEIGHTS, Victoria, Australia: Brenda Robinson, Founder, Director ROBINSONS Honey- OMEGAPLEX
Rufus & Coco (Pty) Ltd, Mosman, New South Wales, Australia: Anneke van den Broek, CEO & Founder
Staying Independent, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia: Kezia Kingston, Founder
Sunny Balcony, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia: Nicola Mills, Entrepreneur, Founder, Investor, Mentor & Board Chair
The Equine Practice Company, Clayfield, Queensland, Australia: Dr Olivia James, CEO
Tink Recruitment, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia: Aimee Tink

Best Female Entrepreneur in Canada
Finalist
Executive Ideation, Williamston, Michigan, United States: AGL On-Site Solutions Inc: Vicki Hamilton, General Manager
FASSLING.AI, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada: Yujia Zhu, Founder and Executive Director
Rockwood Custom Homes, Calgary, Al, Canada: Allison Grafton, President and Founder
Sleepm Global, Inc., Markham, Ontario, Canada: Emma He, CEO

Best Female Entrepreneur in Europe, the Middle East & Africa
Finalist
Purpol Marketing Ltd, Chippenham, Wiltshire, United Kingdom: Denise O’Leary MBE, Founder

Best Female Solo Entrepreneur
Finalist
FASSLING.AI, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada: Yujia Zhu, Founder and Executive Director
HR EXAM PREP with Angela, Canton, Mississippi, United States: Angela Murry
OT Growth Labs, Los Angeles, California, United States: Oksana Tsvigun, Founder

Best Young Female Entrepreneur
Finalist
AestheticsbyM, Bradford, United Kingdom: Maihvish- Aesthetician and Pharmacist
AVV Books, Piscataway, New Jersey, United States: AMULYA VELDANDA VADALI
Blue Seven Studio, Boston, Massachusetts, United States: Renée Perkins, Founder & CEO
Light Codes Training, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia: Natalie Paterson
My Mountain Mover, Orange, California, United States: Changing an Industry Before 30: Amanda Desuacido
The Cosmetic Collective, Palo Alto, California, United States: Hannah Sornson: Young Mom, Business Owner, Boss, and Skincare Line Creator

Breakthrough Innovator of the Year (Under 30)
Finalist
Petwrk LLC, Newark, New Jersey, United States: Anna LaRocco Masi

Creative Women of the Year
Finalist
GOB Inc, New York, New York, United States: Haitong Huang, Creative Director

Female Employee of the Year - Business
Finalist
Accenture, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States: Veronika Kusa - IBM Licensing Senior Consultant
ADP, Parsippany, New Jersey, United States: Shailja Gupta, AI/ML Product Manager
Arab Center for Enginering Studies (ACES), Amman, Jordan: Eng. Huda Al-Husaini, Training Academy Coordinator
Domo Inc., American Fork, Utah, United States: Andrea Henderson, Senior Product Manager
IBM, London, United Kingdom: Karen Medhat
IBM Manufacturing Solutions Pte Ltd, Singapore, Singapore: Liu Lu, Senior Data Scientist
IBM Manufacturing Solutions Pte Ltd, Singapore, Singapore: Yvonne Yeo, IBM Supply Chain Engineering Technical Leader
IBM, Armonk, New York, United States: Josie Hou: APAC&JPN Quote-to-Cash Operations Kaizen Lead
IBM, Armonk, New York, United States: Shang He, Japan BPM Squad Leader
Kimberlin Education, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia: Lisa Condon - Client Services Director extraordinaire
Lucro Consulting, Nampa, Idaho, United States: Savana Maxon – Business & Inclusive Leadership Excellence
NextWork Holdings, Inc., Wellington, New Zealand: Natasha Ong, Head of Operations
Parkville Pharmaceuticals Egypt Limited, Giza, El Mohndseen, Egypt: Hawanem Omara - A Visionary Leader in Total Rewards
Pearce Services LLC, Schenectady, New York, United States: Getting It Done: Stacy LeMay-Smith’s Impact on Pearce Wind
Macy Morrow, Kerobokan, Bali, Indonesia: Practice manager extrordinaire
Uptrend Motion LLC, New York, New York, United States: Rebecca Koniahgari

Female Entrepreneur or Executive of the Year in Mexico, Central & South America
Finalist
Talent 4process, Miraflores, Lima, Peru: Claudia Cardenas, Vicepresident Talent Management

Female Executive of the Year – Business Products – 11 to 2,500 Employees
Finalist
Brighton Health Plan Solutions, Westbury, New York, United States: Michelle Zettergren
Cambium Learning Group, Dallas, Texas, United States: Ashley Andersen Zantop
Collinson Group, Dallas, Texas, United States: Sheryl Pflaum Chief Advisory Officer & Executive Chair, The Americas
ContractPodAi, London, United Kingdom: Deirdre Leone’s Leadership in AI-Powered Business Transformation
Five9, San Ramon, California, United States: Niki Hall
Nextiva, Inc., Phoenix, Arizona, United States: MeiLee Langley, Vice President of Global Indirect Marketing

Female Executive of the Year – Business Products – More Than 2,500 Employees
Finalist
Dell Technologies, Austin, Texas, United States: Olanda Sharp-Buckley, Vice President, Services

Female Executive of the Year – Business Services – 10 or Less Employees
Finalist
Innovative Leadership Institute, Columbus, Ohio, United States: Maureen Metcalf: Innovating Leadership at the Intersection of Human Potential and AI
Allied Health Admin & Consulting, Kerobokan, Bali, Indonesia: Saving the industry from burnout and overwhelm

Female Executive of the Year – Business Services – 11 to 2,500 Employees
Finalist
CAQH, Washington, District of Columbia, United States: Sarah Ahmad
DHR Global, Chicago, Illinois, United States: Priya Taneja, CEO
JANSON, Fairfax, Virginia, United States: Janet Chihocky, founder and CEO
Level Access, Stafford, Virginia, United States: Jennifer Kurtz
LucyRx, Bethesda, Maryland, United States: Susan Thomas
MetTel, New York, New York, United States: Lori Thomas, Senior Vice President, Strategic Engagement & Transformation
Trader PhD, LLC, West Des Moines, Iowa, United States: Taylor Young
Viderity, Leesburg, Virginia, United States: Rachel Everett:
West Monroe Partners, Chicago, Illinois, United States: Casey Foss, Chief Commercial Officer

Female Executive of the Year – Business Services – More Than 2,500 Employees
Finalist
AECOM, Hong Kong, Hong Kong/Greater China: Shirley Chen, Vice President, Buildings + Places, Hong Kong
Cisco Systems, Inc., San Jose, California, United States: Macy Andrews
IBM, Armonk, New York, United States: Jamie Thomas
isolved, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States: Pragya Gupta: Driving Responsible AI Innovation & Product Transformation at isolved
LHH, New York City, New York, United States: Gaëlle de la Fosse, President of LHH and member of the executive committee of the Adecco Group
Publicis Sapient, Toronto, Ontario, Canada: Surbhi Dhir, Senior Client Partner
Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America (TIAA), New York, New York, United States: Eileen Lash, Senior Managing Director, Tech|Digital|Operations|Shared Services (TDOSS) Chief Administrative Officer
Türkiye Sigorta, Istanbul, Türkiye: Cigdem Kilic
Wolters Kluwer Corporate Performance & ESG, New York, New York, United States: Karen Abramson, CEO of Wolters Kluwer Corporate Performance and ESG

Female Executive of the Year – Consumer Products – 10 or Less Employees
Finalist
Fiddes Australia, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia: Fiddes Australia

Female Executive of the Year – Consumer Products – 11 to 2,500 Employees
Finalist
Refrigerative Supply Limited, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada: Aman Malhi, Director, People, Culture and Operations
Synear Foods USA, New York, New York, United States: Judy Zhu, CEO

Female Executive of the Year – Consumer Products – More Than 2,500 Employees
Finalist
CooperVision, Rochester, New York, United States: Jennifer Lambert
Donatos Pizza, Columbus, Ohio, United States: Jane Grote Abell, Chairwoman of the Board of Donatos Pizza, Board Director of Texas Roadhouse
Philip Morris International U.S., Stamford, Connecticut, United States: Kaleen Love, Chief People & Culture Officer
Wolverine Worldwide, Rockford, Michigan, United States: Dee Slater, Chief Information Officer and Senior Vice President of Shared Services

Female Executive of the Year – Consumer Services – 11 to 2,500 Employees
Finalist
Frontdoor, Inc., New York, New York, United States: Kathy Collins, Senior Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer
Hello Helio LLC, New York, New York, United States: Jennifer Sargent, CEO, Pacify
Kiwitaxi, Vilnius, Lithuania: Marie Borisova, CEO
Lemonica, HOLLYWOOD, Florida, United States: Anna Cherednyk – Visionary Restaurateur
Re-Bath, Phoenix, Arizona, United States: Sharon Villegas
Sage Investment Group, Kirkland, Washington, United States: Emily Hubbard, Head of Client Relations & Marketing
Hurricane's Grill, Kerobokan, Bali, Indonesia: Laura Goldberg, COO
Visory Health, Estero, Florida, United States: Debbie Sanders

Female Executive of the Year – Consumer Services – More Than 2,500 Employees
Finalist
TELUS Digital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada: Jelena Bajic, VP - TELUS Digital Global Operations, Programs & Transformation

Female Executive of the Year – Government or Non-Profit – 10 or Less Employees
Finalist
Berkeley Center for Law and Business, Berkeley, California, United States: Angeli Patel - Executive Director
CA Commission on the Status of Women and Girls, Sacramento, California, United States: Darcy Totten
FASSLING.AI, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada: Yujia Zhu, Founder and Executive Director
Ocean Rescue Alliance International, Apollo Beach, Florida, United States: Dr. Shelby Thomas
Real Estate Staging Association, Columbus, North Carolina, United States: Felicia Pulley
Renita Marshall Helping Hands Foundation, Barre, Vermont, United States: Renita Marshall
Danielle Bradtke, Kerobokan, Bali, Indonesia: Foundations of Hope for the after DV
Speak Up, Giza, Egypt: Gehad Hamdy
The Financial Literacy Youth Initiative (FLY Initiative), Providence, Rhode Island, United States: Marcy Reyes
Women in Games, London, United Kingdom: Dr Marie-Claire Isaaman, CEO

Female Executive of the Year – Government or Non-Profit – 11 to 2,500 Employees
Finalist
Academic and Professional Advisor at Ministry of Education, Fujairah, United Arab Emirates: Mozah Aldahmani
AL Jazeera Media Institute, Doha, Qatar: Eman al mari
BELBIM, Istanbul, Türkiye: Ceyda Unal, CEO
Community First Health Plans, Inc., San Antonio, Texas, United States: Theresa Rodriguez Scepanski
Digital NEST, Watsonville, California, United States: Dr. Antonia O. Franco, President & COO
Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism, Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Salwa Al Adidi - Director of Business Data Management
Free Wheelchair Mission, Irvine, California, United States: Nuka Hart, CEO
LZ Technology, Houston, Texas, United States: Linda Cook Pandolph, Principal and Chief Executive Officer
Métis Crossing, Smoky Lake, Alberta, Canada: Juanita Marois, CEO
National Apartment Association, Arlington, Virginia, United States: Amy Groff, Chief Operating Officer
National FFA Foundation, Carmel, Indiana, United States: Molly Ball, National FFA Foundation President
Scrum Alliance, Westminster, Colorado, United States: Chetna Limbani, Chief Technology Delivery Officer
Malini Raj, Kerobokan, Bali, Indonesia: Australian Multicultural Women’s Alliance
Street Corner Resources (SCR), New York, New York, United States: Dr. Iesha Sekou
United Way Miami, Coral Gables, Florida, United States: Symeria Hudson, President & CEO
Women in Need (Win), New York, New York, United States: Christine C. Quinn is the President and CEO
Zenutna Holdings Corporation, Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines: Avon Viray Morales, SVP/Chief People Officer

Female Executive of the Year – Government or Non-Profit – More Than 2,500 Employees
Finalist
Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina, United States: Crystal Broj – Chief Digital Transformation Officer
PNNL, Richland, Washington, United States: Dr. Maria Glenski
Te Pukenga, Auckland, New Zealand: Ziena Jalil, Deputy Chief Executive

Female Executive of the Year in Asia, Australia or New Zealand
Finalist
AECOM, Hong Kong, Hong Kong/Greater China: Shirley Chen, Vice President, Buildings + Places, Hong Kong
Bank of the Philippine Islands, Makati City, Philippines: Cathy Santamaria
GCash (G-Xchange, Inc.), Taguig City, Philippines: Pebbles Sy: A Visionary Leader in Tech and Innovation
T Bank Central Asia Tbk (BCA), Bogor, West Java, Indonesia: Lianawaty Suwono, Director of Human Capital
TTEC, Pasay, Philippines: Barbie Quizan: Heart First, Hands On – Redefining Servant Leadership in the AI Era

Female Executive of the Year in Europe, the Middle East & Africa
Finalist
Reputation House Marketing Management LLC, Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Kristina Shinkareva

Female Innovator of the Year – Government or Non-Profit – 10 or Less Employees
Finalist
FASSLING.AI, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada: Yujia Zhu, Founder and Executive Director
How Many Elephants, Alresford, Hampshire, United Kingdom: Holly Budge
Jared Dunscombe Foundation, Mount Eliza, Victoria, Australia: Jonelle Colabufalo
Ocean Rescue Alliance International, Apollo Beach, Florida, United States: Dr. Shelby Thomas
PlanetPlay, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom: Rhea Loucas, CEO, PlanetPlay
The Financial Literacy Youth Initiative (FLY Initiative), Providence, Rhode Island, United States: Rosey Ok

Female Innovator of the Year – Government or Non-Profit – 11 to 2,500 Employees
Finalist
Global Press Journal, Washington, District of Columbia, United States: Krista Karch, Editor-in-Chief
Purpol Marketing Ltd, Chippenham, Wiltshire, United Kingdom: Denise O’Leary’s Model for Inclusive Non-Profit Innovation

Female Social Activist of the Year
Finalist
Buy From A Black Woman, Atlanta, Georgia, United States: Nikki Porcher Is a Catalyst for Systemic Change
Cherishers 811 CIC, Rugeley, Staffordshire, United Kingdom: Care with Courage: Julie Edensor’s Community-Rooted Model for Inclusive Change
Cherishers 811 CIC, Rugeley, Staffordshire, United Kingdom: Leading with Compassion: Allison Dodd’s Grassroots Blueprint for Dignified Care and Inclusion
Collaborative Support Programs of New Jersey, Freehold, New Jersey, United States: Heather Simms, Deputy Director of Advocacy & Peer Services
Delnic Media, Washington, District of Columbia, United States: Nicole S. Palmer - Championing Equity Through Advocacy and Storytelling
Fostering Faith Foundation, Clemmons, North Carolina, United States: Tiffany Birdsong
MEDIA SAVANT COMMUNICATIONS CO., Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States: PATRICE BANKS: OUR AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER OF AN IN-DEMAND NON-PROFIT WORKING FOR SPARK-Y
PlanetPlay, Stevenage, Hertfordshire,, United Kingdom: Jude Ower MBE, Chief Strategy Officer,
Purpol Marketing Ltd, Chippenham, Wiltshire, United Kingdom: Empowering Equity Through Action: Denise O’Leary MBE’s Systemic Mentoring for Inclusive Social Change
Purpol Marketing Ltd, Chippenham, Wiltshire, United Kingdom: From Grants to Governance: Denise O’Leary’s Blueprint for Lasting Disability Inclusion”
ResultsCX, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States: Kath Cruz
Danielle Bradtke, Kerobokan, Bali, Indonesia: Danielle Bradtke - Foundations of Hope Founder

Female Social Entrepreneur of the Year
Finalist
FASSLING.AI, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada: Yujia Zhu, Founder and Executive Director
Kerry Bolton, Kerobokan, Bali, Indonesia: Kerry Bolton - redefining disability care and community connection
Turkish Coffee Lady, Alexandria, Virginia, United States: Gizem Salcigil White, Founder & CEO

Global Expansion by Woman Entrepreneur
Finalist
Jones Publishing (Citywealth), London, United Kingdom: Karen Jones, CEO, Citywealth
Serenity Press, Waikiki, Western Australia, Australia: KMD Books/Karen Weaver

Lifetime Achievement – Business
Finalist
Bright Horizons, Newton, Massachusetts, United States: Priya Krishnan: A Trailblazer for Women, Families, and the Future of Work
Golden Hour Veterinary Telemedicine, Spring, Texas, United States: Melissa Fields Tugwell
LZ Technology, Houston, Texas, United States: Linda Cook Pandolph, Principal and Chief Executive Officer
The Flamingo Advantage, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States: Katie Hornor – A Decade of Service in Purpose-Aligned Entrepreneurship
Walk In GYN Care, Middle Village, New York, United States: Dr. Adeeti Gupta

Lifetime Achievement – Government or Non-Profit
Finalist
Higher Colleges of Technology, Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Dr.Hanadi Bashir: Dedicated Leader in Higher Education & Career Development, Champion of Lifelong Learning

Maverick of the Year
Finalist
Berkeley Center for Law and Business, Berkeley, California, United States: Angeli Patel - Executive Director
Deutsche Bank, Jacksonville, Florida, United States: Archana Choudhary
Freshpet Bedminster NJ, San Francisco, California, United States: Lisa Diehl, Director of Consumer Care
Hilary Saxton, Property Mastermind, Queensland, Australia: Hilary Saxton, Property Development Coach, Trainer, Investor and Podcast Host
IBM, Armonk, New York, United States: Olha Turyanska, SW Operations Leader
Infosys, Houston, Texas, United States: Shivani Sharma - Leading Change with Purpose
Nextiva, Inc., Phoenix, Arizona, United States: MeiLee Langley, Vice President of Global Indirect Marketing
Nikki Langman, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia: Nikki Langman: Forging a New Path in Emotional Intelligence and Corporate Leadership.
Ocean Rescue Alliance International, Apollo Beach, Florida, United States: Dr. Shelby Thomas - Ocean Warrior
Ragan Communications, Chicago, Illinois, United States: Diane Schwartz, Ragan CEO: Industry Disruptor, Reimagining the Role of Communications
Starkey, Minnetonka, Minnesota, United States: Tani Austin, Vice Chair at Starkey
The E.W. Scripps Company, Atlanta, Georgia, United States: Keisha Taylor Starr, CMO & General Manager
The Marketing Factory, South Brisbane, Queensland, Australia: Marissa Candy, The Rebel Marketer & CEO

Mentor or Coach of the Year - Health/Wellness
Finalist
Carolyn Apostolou Coaching, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia: Carolyn Apostolou
Lucy Davis, From Head to Heart, Woking, Surrey, United Kingdom: Lucy Davis: accessible coaching that’s transformed thousands of lives
Power of Somatic Intelligence (brand name), Limasool, Cyprus: Chen Lizra, Founder

Mentor or Coach of the Year - Marketing/Public Relations/Social Media
Finalist
Purpol Marketing Ltd, Chippenham, Wiltshire, United Kingdom: Denise O’Leary MBE, Founder

Mentor or Coach of the Year – Business
Finalist
Arden Coaching, Princeton, New Jersey, United States: Maren Perry
Belton Executive Coaching & Consulting LTD, London, London, United Kingdom: Sue Belton
Branding 4 Success, Indianapolis, Indiana, United States: Yolanda M. Smith, Founder
Dream Culture, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia: Shelly McElroy
HR EXAM PREP with Angela, Canton, Mississippi, United States: ANGELA MURRY: COACH, MENTOR, STRATEGIST
IBM, Armonk, New York, United States: Nevetha Kannappan, Software Development Manager
JSG Action Coach, San Diego, California, United States: Julie Seal-Gaustad
KeenAlignment, San Jose, California, United States: Margaret Graziano
Nextiva, Inc., Phoenix, Arizona, United States: MeiLee Langley, Vice President of Global Indirect Marketing
Sally Allen Coaching, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States: Sally Allen
Story Sharing, Woongarrah, New South Wales, Australia: Nimarta Verma - Coaching Leaders to Build Trust and Connection Through Authentic StorySharing
The Roundtable, Toronto, Ontario, Canada: Colleen Jones

Mentor or Coach of the Year – Government or Non-Profit
Finalist
International Excellence Group, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates: Dr. Karmela Palma
PNNL, Richland, Washington, United States: Dr. Maria Glenski
Purpol Marketing Ltd, Chippenham, Wiltshire, United Kingdom: Denise O’Leary’s Mentorship Model for Government and CICs
UpskillX Advisory & Coaching, Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Nada El Gazzar - ICF PCC Certified Coach

Most Innovative Woman of the Year - Accounting & Finance
Finalist
Citizens, Johnston, Rhode Island, United States: Jo Wyper
Easy Super, Dee Why, New South Wales, Australia: Natalia Clack

Most Innovative Woman of the Year - Advertising, Marketing & Public Relations
Finalist
3 Phase Marketing, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia: Sonia Majkic, CEO and co-founder
Cloudinary, San Jose, California, United States: Wanda Cadigan, Senior Vice President of Marketing
Jennings Social Media & MarTech, Overland Park, Kansas, United States: Valerie Jennings
LG Ad Solutions, Mountain View, California, United States: Angela Hoye
Orcool Inc, San Francisco, California, United States: Christine Ryss
RISER, Armadale, Victoria, Australia: Felicity Grey
The Marketing Factory, South Brisbane, Queensland, Australia: Marissa Candy, The Rebel Marketer & CEO

Most Innovative Woman of the Year - Business Services
Finalist
Empowered by Alice, Glenelg, South Australia, Australia: Alice Taugs-Pisani
OT Growth Labs, Los Angeles, California, United States: Oksana Tsvigun – Global-to-U.S. E-Commerce Launch Expert
West Monroe Partners, Chicago, Illinois, United States: Casey Foss - Chief Commercial Officer

Most Innovative Woman of the Year - Franchising
Finalist
Fernwood Fitness, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia: Di Williams

Most Innovative Woman of the Year - Government or Non-Profit
Finalist
BELBIM, Istanbul, Türkiye: Ceyda Unal, CEO
FASSLING.AI, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada: Yujia Zhu, Founder and Executive Director
Gratitude in Action Billings MT, Billings, Montana, United States: Terri Todd: Transforming Lives through Innovative Recovery Solutions
Ocean Rescue Alliance International, Apollo Beach, Florida, United States: Dr. Shelby Thomas - Ocean Warrior
Sadaya’s Properties LLC, Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States: Asha Raleigh
Danielle Bradtke, Kerobokan, Bali, Indonesia: Building Foundations of Hope, post DV
Tavuun Welfare Association, Lahore, Pakistan: Syeda Amna Nasir Jamal ChairPerson

Most Innovative Woman of the Year - Healthcare
Finalist
C8 Health, New York, New York, United States: Galia Rosen Schwarz - CEO
Catalight, Walnut Creek, California, United States: Susan Armiger
Independently Healthy Wellness & Coaching, Cumming, Georgia, United States: Dr. Anna Kolomitseva, ND
Kalderos, Boston, Massachusetts, United States: Angie Franks - Leading Transparency in Healthcare
LucyRx, Bethesda, Maryland, United States: Susan Thomas
Natural Cycles, New York, New York, United States: Dr. Elina Berglund Scherwitzl, co-founder & co-CEO
Staying Independent, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia: Kezia Kingston: The Woman with the Answer to the Billion-Dollar Problem in Australia’s National Disability Insurance Scheme
SUN HOPE Co., Ltd., Chosei-gun, Chiba, Japan: Masami Toda
Walk In GYN Care, Middle Village, New York, United States: Dr. Adeeti Gupta
XSOLIS, Franklin, Tennessee, United States: Dr. Heather Bassett, an AI Healthcare Innovator

Most Innovative Woman of the Year - Industry
Finalist
Hilary Saxton, Property Mastermind, Queensland, Australia: Hilary Saxton, Property Mastermind Trainer, Coach and Mentor
Western Sydney University, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia: Prof. Olivia Mirza - Macro Synthetic Fibre Reinforced Concrete (MSFRC)

Most Innovative Woman of the Year - Manufacturing
Finalist
Cohere Beauty, Atlanta, Georgia, United States: Christine Staples’ Blueprint for Manufacturing Innovation at Cohere Beauty
DRC Ventures, Franklin, Tennessee, United States: Dr. Christina Rahm, Founder and CEO
Health Focus Manufacturers, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia: Derelle Mitchell founder and Managing Director of Health Focus Manufacturers
Revomed Group Co., Ltd., Nonthaburi, Thailand: Wasana Intasang

Most Innovative Woman of the Year - Technology
Finalist
Airbnb, Aurora, Colorado, United States: Jyoti Maheshwari
Chang Robotics, Jacksonville Beach, Florida, United States: Kate McAfoose – Trailblazer in Robotic Healthcare Innovation
Computer Services, Inc., Paducah, Kentucky, United States: Linda Fischer
Discover with Jane Doo, Budva, Serbia and Montenegro: Jane Kubryak - startup advisor, scout, and founder community leader
Epique Realty, Houston, Texas, United States: Janice Delcid, CFO and Co-Founder
Evolution Design Lab (EDL) and Jellypop Shoes, Pasadena, California, United States: Jennet Chow
Nextiva, Inc., Phoenix, Arizona, United States: MeiLee Langley, Vice President of Global Indirect Marketing
Optum, Inc., Basking Ridge, New Jersey, United States: Mounika Lakka: Revolutionizing Healthcare Through Real-Time Systems
Sightly, New York, New York, United States: Erin Watts, Product Manager
Inbal Rodnay Consulting, Kerobokan, Bali, Indonesia: Empowering the early majority in AI adoption
Sonet.io, Dublin, California, United States: Chitra Chitralekha
Spark Change LLC, Aldie, Virginia, United States: Svetlana Makarova: Pioneering AI Healthcare Transformation Through Scalable Innovation
Türkiye Sigorta, Istanbul, Türkiye: Cigdem Kilic
Wildfire Systems, Inc., Solana Beach, California, United States: Tristan Barnum, CMO and Head of AI Innovation

Most Resilient Female Leader - Advertising, Business Services, Marketing & PR
Finalist
ForSea Solutions, Portland, Oregon, United States: Natasha Novikova
Kompass Recruitment GmbH, Düsseldorf, Northrhine-Westfalia, Germany: Mrs Angela Fitzgerald
Nikki Langman, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia: Nikki Langman: Transforming Personal Adversity into a Blueprint for Unbrickable Resilience and Global Change.
ResultsCX, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States: Judy Chetty
Kerry Bolton, Kerobokan, Bali, Indonesia: A new standard of disability care
The Care Advocate, Wicklow Town, Ireland: Dr. Rosemary Daynes-Kearney
The Center for Leadership Studies, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States: Suzie Bishop, Vice President of Product Development
The HR Chique Group, Jacksonville, Florida, United States: Angelique Hamilton

Most Resilient Female Leader - All Other Industries
Finalist
American Verification Processing Solutions, Canoga Park, California, United States: Tiffany Segura
BeeVisual LLC, Southborough, Massachusetts, United States: Michele Walker – Creator of Choiceworks®, Resilient Founder & Patent Holder
Daiichi Sankyo, Basking Ridge, New Jersey, United States: Nicola C. phillips
Duke University Health System, Durham, North Carolina, United States: Theresa McDonnell, SVP & Chief Nurse Executive
Emmilia O'Sullivan, Doreen, Victoria, Australia: Emmilia O'Sullivan: Unyielding Resilience Igniting Strength in Others.
FASSLING.AI, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada: Yujia Zhu, Founder and Executive Director
Inmar Intelligence, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States: Pia Ostos, SVP and Chief Performance Officer
Jade Street Consulting Inc, Oakdale, New York, United States: Melissa Sceppa
Renita Marshall Helping Hands Foundation, Barre, Vermont, United States: Renita Marshall - Woman Leader
Serenity Press, Waikiki, Western Australia, Australia: Karen Weaver
Sightview, Durham, North Carolina, United States: Health IT Leader Tycene Fritcher Stabilizes Businesses Amid Industry Volatility
TELUS, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada: Marie-Josee Perreault, Operations Manager at TELUS Security
Top Score Writing, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, United States: Lisa Collum

Social Change Maker of the Year - Disability
Finalist
Access Living, Chicago, Illinois, United States: Karen Tamley, President & CEO
Amy Louise Simms, Coulsdon, Surrey, United Kingdom: Amy Louise Simms - Disability Owned Coaching and Training Provider
Cherishers 811 CIC, Rugeley, Staffordshire, United Kingdom: From Isolation to Infrastructure: How Allison Dodd’s Leadership Powers Equitable, Dignity-Led Disability Services in the Heart of the Community
Cherishers 811 CIC, Rugeley, Staffordshire, United Kingdom: Rebuilding Community Care: How Julie Edensor Is Redefining Disability Inclusion from the Ground Up
Collaborative Support Programs of New Jersey, Freehold, New Jersey, United States: Heather Simms, Deputy Director of Advocacy & Peer Services
Julie Fisher, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia: Julie Fisher
Justine Martin Corporation, Marshall, Victoria, Australia: Justine Martin Leading with Resilience, Hope and Unstoppable Moxie
Level Access, Stafford, Virginia, United States: Nell K
Neuroinclusion, Cockburn Central, Western Australia, Australia: Claire Britton, Founding Director & Occupational Therapist
Purpol Marketing Ltd, Chippenham, Wiltshire, United Kingdom: Denise O’Leary’s Systems Change Model for Disability Inclusion
Spear & Arrow, Kerobokan, Bali, Indonesia: support for regional families with children with disabilities

Social Change Maker of the Year - Gender
Finalist
A.S. Biz Empire Ltd, Oxted, United Kingdom: Ausra Sajonaite is a leader who inspires other women to lead
Egal, Somerville, Massachusetts, United States: Penelope Finnie
FASSLING.AI, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada: Yujia Zhu, Founder and Executive Director
Healthy Horizons Breastfeeding Centers, Burlingame, California, United States: Cassi Janakos: Advancing Workplace Support for New Mothers
Healthy Horizons Breastfeeding Centers, Burlingame, California, United States: Sheila Janakos Uplifts The Community: Educating and Empower New Mothers
Parity Lab, Trenton, New Jersey, United States: Mathangi Swaminathan, Founder
Purpol Marketing Ltd, Chippenham, Wiltshire, United Kingdom: From Barriers to Belonging: Denise O’Leary MBE Empowering Women to Lead, Build, and Win
Western Governors University, Fishers, Indiana, United States: Linda Calvin, Rewriting the Code for Equity in Tech
Foundations of Hope, Kerobokan, Bali, Indonesia: picking up the pieces after DV services finish
The Brave Woman, Kerobokan, Bali, Indonesia: Sheila V
Speak Up, Giza, Egypt: Gehad Hamdy
Women in Games, London, United Kingdom: Dr Marie-Claire Isaaman, CEO
Zenutna Holdings Corporation, Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines: Avon Viray Morales, SVP/Chief People Officer

Social Change Maker of the Year - LGBTIQ
Finalist
Amy Murphy, West Palm Beach, Florida, United States: Amy Murphy Pioneering Acceptance: Normalizing the Transgender Family
Global Press Journal, Washington, District of Columbia, United States: Nakisanze Segawa, Reporter-in-Residence, Uganda

Social Change Maker of the Year - Race
Finalist
Cherishers 811 CIC, Rugeley, Staffordshire, United Kingdom: Rebuilding the Safety Net: How Julie Edensor Leads a Scalable, Model of Inclusive Disability Care”
Complete Business Solutions (QLD) Pty Ltd, Cairns City, Queensland, Australia: Petina Tieman
Honeylight Enterprises Pty Ltd T/A Greenville Development, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia: Beverley Honig
Sadaya’s Properties LLC, Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States: Asha Raleigh
Spear & Arrow, Kerobokan, Bali, Indonesia: Culturally sensitive care for Indigenous regional families

Woman of the Year - Accounting & Finance
Finalist
Unite Digital, LLC, Grosse Pointe, Michigan, United States: Dianna Rose Helps Unite Digital Leap to $100M in Revenue in Six Years

Woman of the Year - Advertising, Marketing & Public Relations
Finalist
3 Phase Marketing, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia: Sonia Majkic, CEO and co-founder - Transforming the digital buyer experience for exceptional marketing success
Mattermost, Palo Alto, California, United States: Leigh Dow
Skip, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada: Rachel MacAdam, Vice President of Marketing
Sphera, Chicago, Illinois, United States: Lisa Agona, Chief Marketing Officer: Innovative Branding Strategies for Sustainable Growth
Talent Resources, New York, New York, United States: Bonnie Taylor, Chief Communications and Strategy Officer/Partner at Talent Resources

Woman of the Year - Business Services
Finalist
EY, United Kingdom: Mary Elizabeth Porray, EY Global Vice Chair - Client Technology and EY Global Growth and Innovation COO
Fusion Connect, Atlanta, Georgia, United States: Sharma Montgomery
Nextiva, Inc., Phoenix, Arizona, United States: MeiLee Langley, Vice President of Global Indirect Marketing
OT Growth Labs, Los Angeles, California, United States: Oksana Tsvigun
Publicis Sapient, Toronto, Ontario, Canada: Surbhi Dhir - Senior Client Partner
The Empathy Business, London, United Kingdom: Belinda Parmar OBE – CEO

Woman of the Year - Education
Finalist
Learning Dimensions Network, Fitzroy, Victoria, Australia: Melissa Williams, LDN: Championing Change With Facilitated Learning For Adult Education
Michelle Bowden Enterprises, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia: Michelle Bowden CSP

Woman of the Year - Franchising
Finalist
Fernwood Fitness, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia: Di Williams
Pillar To Post Home Inspectors, Tampa, Florida, United States: Paige Bohrer

Woman of the Year - Government or Non-Profit
Finalist
AnitaB.org Institute for Women and Technology, Sacramento, California, United States: Brenda Darden Wilkerson, AnitaB.org President and CEO
BELBIM, Istanbul, Türkiye: Ceyda Unal, CEO
Buy From A Black Woman, Atlanta, Georgia, United States: Nikki Porcher
Illinois House of Representatives, Chicago, Illinois, United States: State Representative Margaret Croke
CA Commission on the Status of Women and Girls, Sacramento, California, United States: Darcy Totten
Cherishers 811 CIC, Rugeley, Staffordshire, United Kingdom: Allison Dodd’s Operational Leadership Empowering Inclusive Community Care at Cherishers 811 CIC
Cherishers 811 CIC, Rugeley, Staffordshire, United Kingdom: Transforming Care with Compassion: Julie Edensor’s Visionary Leadership at Cherishers 811 CIC
GDRFA-Dubai, Dubai, Aljafliya, United Arab Emirates: Asma Ali Ahmad AlBlooshi
Helping Hands Foundation, Bothell, Washington, United States: Sara Kansal
How Many Elephants, Alresford, Hampshire, United Kingdom: Holly Budge
Jesse Lewis Choose Love Movement, Newtown, Connecticut, United States: Scarlett Lewis Founder and Chief Movement Officer
MEDIA SAVANT COMMUNICATIONS CO., Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States: PATRICE BANKS OF SPARK-Y
Purpol Marketing Ltd, Chippenham, Wiltshire, United Kingdom: Denise O’Leary Transforms Government and Non-Profit Impact
Speak Up, Giza, Egypt: Gehad Hamdy
STJ Consulting Services, Lake Forest, California, United States: Scharrell Jackson: Leadership in Heels Founder
The Financial Literacy Youth Initiative (FLY Initiative), Providence, Rhode Island, United States: Marcy Reyes
The Flora May Foundation, San Clemente, California, United States: Debbie Hansen-Bosse, Founder & CEO
We Are All Human, New York, New York, United States: Claudia Romo Edelman

Woman of the Year - Healthcare
Finalist
Community First Health Plans, Inc., San Antonio, Texas, United States: Theresa Rodriguez Scepanski
CooperVision, Rochester, New York, United States: Jennifer Lambert
Loom Psychology, Leeds, United Kingdom: Dr Reem Ameri - unique methods to transform psychological assessments in children.
Meridian Health Plan of Illinois, Chicago, Illinois, United States: Cristal Gary, Plan President & CEO
Pharmacy 777, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia: Sara Murdock, Award-winning Pharmacist - Transforming Community Healthcare Through Innovation, Leadership, and Purpose
Staying Independent, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia: Kezia Kingston: Transforming Disability Care Through Innovation and System Reform

Woman of the Year - Industry
Finalist
Sleepm Global, Inc., Markham, Ontario, Canada: Emma He, CEO
SANAME, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia: Peta Warby, Founder

Woman of the Year - Manufacturing
Finalist
Catalynt Solutions, Inc., Edmonds, Washington, United States: Meg Gluth

Woman of the Year - Technology
Finalist
Ambiq, Austin, Texas, United States: Charlene Wan
Cognizant, Stamford, Connecticut, United States: Mariesa Coughanour
HP Inc, Palo Alto, California, United States: Mary Beth Walker: Transforming Go-to-Market Success with Collaboration, Performance and Capabilities
Microsoft, Redmond, Washington, United States: Suvidha Shashikumar – Pioneering Enterprise AI and Empowering Innovation at Microsoft
PagerDuty, San Francisco, California, United States: Rukmini Reddy
Sabine Froemling Berlin, Berlin, Berlin, Germany: Sabine Frömling – Independent Cybersecurity Consultant and Thought Leader
Viderity, Leesburg, Virginia, United States: Rachel Everett: Leading with Vision, Resilience, and Impact
Vurvey, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States: Heather Bollinger

Woman Scientist of the Year
Finalist
Baylor Genetics, Houston, Texas, United States: Dr. Christine Eng
Smartbarrel Miami FL, Miami, Florida, United States: Yuliia Horbenko – Software Engineer and Scientist Advancing Secure AI-Powered Front-End Systems

Women Helping Women - Social Change
Finalist
The Equine Practice Company, Clayfield, Queensland, Australia: Dr Olivia James, CEO
Western Sydney University, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia: Prof. Olivia Mirza - Women Of Wisdom Pioneer

Women Helping Women – Business
Finalist
Cognizant, Chennai, India: Dhanalakshmi Mani
Everise, Plantation, Florida, United States: Sheena Ponnappan
Lucy Davis, From Head to Heart, Woking, Surrey, United Kingdom: Lucy Davis: coaching thousands of women to thrive in their careers
The Angel Capital Association, Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States: Kristina Montague
The Ginsburg Firm, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia: Fleur Madden, CEO: A Champion for Women's Business Prosperity, Transforming Lives and Communities.
Wild Vines Marketing Inc, Selden, New York, United States: Rosanna Santiago

Women in Family Business Leadership
Finalist
Bullen Ultrasonics, Eaton, Ohio, United States: Heather Beatty: Transforming Workforce, Culture and Community at Bullen Ultrasonics
Flowmatic AI, Clarkston, Michigan, United States: Nicole B. Tate
Grgich Hills Estate, Rutherford, California, United States: Violet Grgich, President + CEO
Hurricane's Grill, Kerobokan, Bali, Indonesia: Hurricane's Grill: Laura Goldberg, COO
WaterWalk Hospitality, Wichita, Kansas, United States: Mimi Oliver, CEO

Company/Organization (Women-Owned or -Led) Awards Categories

Community Involvement Program of the Year at a Women-Owned or -Led Organization
Finalist
BET GROUP GLOBAL PTY LTD, Maylands, South Australia, Australia: Outstanding Community Initiative (Saved over 5000 girls from FGM)
HINGE Advisors, Greenville, South Carolina, United States: Caring for the Caregivers: BOOST by HINGE Advisors Uplifts the Workforce Behind the Workforce
IBM, Armonk, New York, United States: Connecting Women in IBM UK

Company of the Year – Business Products – More Than 10 Employees
Finalist
BELBIM, Istanbul, Türkiye: Belbim

Company of the Year – Business Services – 10 or Less Employees
Finalist
BEYOND HC LLC, New Smyrna Beach, Florida, United States: BEYOND HC LLC - Only Woman Owned HITRUST Assessor Firm
Dream Culture, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia: Dream Culture
FridayMakers, Singapore, Singapore: FridayMakers
Global Touch, El Cerrito, California, United States: Global Touch’s Business Services
Infinite AV Solutions, Tuggerah, New South Wales, Australia: Infinite AV Solutions | Vertical Integration, Geographic Expansion & Transformational Growth
Jade Street Consulting Inc, Oakdale, New York, United States: Jade Street Consulting
Light Source Communications, Southgate, Michigan, United States: Light Source Communications
LeadHERship Global, Dallas, Texas, United States: LeadHERship Global
Reputation by Design, Balgowlah, New South Wales, Australia: Reputation by Design
RISER, Armadale, Victoria, Australia: RISER
Sourced., Peachtree Corners, Georgia, United States: Sourced
The Olori Network, Chicago, Illinois, United States: The Olori Network: Small Firm, Big Results for Executive Teams
The Sales Institute Australia, Perth, Western Australia, Australia: Sales International PTY LTD, trading as The Sales Institute Australia

Company of the Year – Business Services – More Than 10 Employees
Finalist
Lucid Medical Solutions, Oak Brook, Illinois, United States: Lucid Medical Solutions
Align Business Advisory Services, Orlando, Florida, United States: Align Business Advisory Services
barre3, Portland, Oregon, United States: barre3
Change Consulting, Oakland, California, United States: Change Consulting
DLPA Pty Ltd, North Sydney, New South Wales, Australia: DLPA & Crestcom ANZ
Drivewave Solutions Private Limited, Bangalore, Karnataka, India: A2A Optima - A brand of Drivewave Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
Everise, Plantation, Florida, United States: Everise
HINGE Advisors, Greenville, South Carolina, United States: HINGE Early Education Advisors: Empowering the Backbone of the Economy
Pulp+Wire, New York, New York, United States: Pulp+Wire
Boxer & Co, Kerobokan, Bali, Indonesia: Rebranding FCMG brands
Unite Digital, LLC, Grosse Pointe, Michigan, United States: Unite Digital’s Journey to $100M in Revenue Proves Unique Ideas Can Win in Legacy Industries
Viderity, Leesburg, Virginia, United States: Viderity: Mission-Focused Solutions for Government and Industry

Company of the Year – Consumer Products – 10 or Less Employees
Finalist
Fiddes Australia, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia: Fiddes Australia
ROBINSONS HONEY, CHELSEA HEIGHTS, Victoria, Australia: ROBINSONS HONEY - OMEGAPLEX
Little Windmill Clothing Co, Kerobokan, Bali, Indonesia: Inspired by the love of the bush
SANAME, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia: SANAME
Top Score Writing, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, United States: Top Score Writing Curriculum

Company of the Year – Consumer Products – More Than 10 Employees
Finalist
Sleepm Global, Inc., Markham, Ontario, Canada: Sleepm Global, Inc.

Company of the Year – Consumer Services – 10 or Less Employees
Finalist
Anytime Counselling, Coolahmon, New South Wales, Australia: Anytime Counselling
Gilberton Outback Retreat, Kerobokan, Bali, Indonesia: Where outback grit meets off-grid luxury
Vis a Vis Cosmetic, South Yarra, Victoria, Australia: Vis a Vis Cosmetic

Company of the Year – Consumer Services – More Than 10 Employees
Finalist
Brooklyn Robot Foundry, Brooklyn, New York, United States: Brooklyn Robot Foundry
Hello Helio LLC, New York, New York, United States: Pacify

Fastest Growing Women-Owned or -Led Company of the Year
Finalist
Fully Accountable, Akron, Ohio, United States: Fully Accountable: A Women-Led Powerhouse in Outsourced Accounting
Krasan Consulting Services Inc, Lisle, Illinois, United States: Krasan Consulting Services Inc.
Popilush, New York, New York, United States: Popilush
RISER, Armadale, Victoria, Australia: RISER
The LittleOak Company, Sydney, New South Wales, New Zealand: LittleOak: the mum-run trailblazer redefining infant nutrition.
The Sales Institute Australia, Perth, Western Australia, Australia: Sales International PTY LTD, trading as The Sales Institute Australia

Management Team of the Year at a Women-Owned or -Led Organization – More Than 10 Employees
Finalist
Fernwood Fitness, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia: Fernwood’s Women-Led Team is Shaping the Future of Fitness
IBM, Armonk, New York, United States: Transformation & Operations (T&O) Ecosystem Management Team
My Mountain Mover, Orange, California, United States: Leading with Excellence: How an 80% Women-Led Team Scaled One of Healthcare’s Fastest-Growing Virtual Staffing Firms
Propelus, Jacksonville, Florida, United States: Propelus Women Leaders: Driving Innovation, Engagement, and Growth in Healthcare Compliance
Trustwell, Beaverton, Oregon, United States: Trustwell's Management Team
Worldwide Broker Network, Wilmington, Delaware, United States: WBN: Small but mighty management team of the year

Most Innovative Company of the Year – 10 or Less Employees
Finalist
Black Glass, New York, New York, United States: Black Glass: The Small but Mighty
Lynsey Drewett, Grimsby, NE Lincolnshire, United Kingdom: VE Cosmetics
RISER, Armadale, Victoria, Australia: RISER
The Audacious Agency, Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia: The Audacious Agency: Shining A Light On The Extraordinary

Most Innovative Company of the Year – More Than 10 Employees
Finalist
Epique Realty, Houston, Texas, United States: Epique Realty
Sleepm Global, Inc., Markham, Ontario, Canada: Sleepm Global, Inc.
Viderity, Leesburg, Virginia, United States: Viderity: Driving Innovation at the Intersection of Technology, Strategy, and Service

Most Resilient Women-Owned Business
Finalist
AVI Media, Huntsville, Ontario, Canada: Advendor International now rebranded as AVI Media
barre3, Yorba Linda, California, United States: barre3
Complete Business Solutions (QLD) Pty Ltd, Cairns City, Queensland, Australia: Complete Business Solutions
Kompass Recruitment GmbH, Düsseldorf, Northrhine-Westfalia, Germany: Kompass Recruitment GmbH
Neurodivergent Empowered, Caloundra, Queensland, Australia: Neurodivergent Empowered & Sparkly Aliens Inc. - Rebuilding from Betrayal to Global Impact

Organization of the Year – Government or Non-Profit– 10 or Less Employees - In All Other Nations
Finalist
FASSLING.AI, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada: Yujia Zhu, Founder and Executive Director
Jared Dunscombe Foundation, Mount Eliza, Victoria, Australia: The Jared Dunscombe Foundation
Neurodivergent Empowered, Caloundra, Queensland, Australia: Sparkly Aliens Inc. – Nourishing the Nervous System, Reclaiming Authenticity
Foundations of Hope, Kerobokan, Bali, Indonesia: Picking up where most DV services finish
Speak Up, Giza, Egypt: Speak Up
Tavuun Welfare Association, Lahore, Pakistan: Tavuun Welfare Association

Organization of the Year – Government or Non-Profit– 10 or Less Employees - In the United States
Finalist
Buy From A Black Woman, Atlanta, Georgia, United States: Buy From A Black Woman Creates Scalable Solutions For Inclusive Economic Growth
CA Commission on the Status of Women and Girls, Sacramento, California, United States: California Commission on the Status of Women and Girls
Coastal Middle and High School, Lake Park, Florida, United States: Coastal Middle and High School
Enthuse Foundation, New York City, New York, United States: Enthuse Foundation
Fostering Faith Foundation, Clemmons, North Carolina, United States: Fostering Faith Foundation: Lighting the Way for Children in Foster Care
Hearts 4 Minds Inc., Jacksonville, Florida, United States: Turning loss into life
Keiki On The Rocks, Waianae, Hawaii, United States: Keiki on the Rocks: Transforming Communities Through Culture and Innovation
Michelle's Place Cancer Resource Center, Temecula, California, United States: Michelle's Place Cancer Resource Center, Temecula, CA
Ocean Rescue Alliance International, Apollo Beach, Florida, United States: Ocean Rescue Alliance Intl.
Real Estate Staging Association, Columbus, North Carolina, United States: Real Estate Staging Association
Renita Marshall Helping Hands Foundation, Barre, Vermont, United States: Renita Marshall Helping Hands Foundation
Rizwana - The SOL Foundation, Rolling Meadows, Illinois, United States: The SOL Foundation
Room 17 Productions, Lexington, Kentucky, United States: Room 17 Productions
Sadaya’s Properties LLC, Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States: Sadaya’s Properties LLC
Seymour Helping Hands, Seymour, Texas, United States: Seymour Helping Hands
STJ Consulting Services, Lake Forest, California, United States: Leadership In Heels: Building next-generation leaders and empowering women to redefine what's possible.
The Financial Literacy Youth Initiative (FLY Initiative), Providence, Rhode Island, United States: The Financial Literacy Youth Initiative (FLY Initiative)
The Flora May Foundation, San Clemente, California, United States: The Flora May Foundation

Organization of the Year – Government or Non-Profit – More Than 10 Employees
Finalist
3 Phase Marketing, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia: Financial Advice Association Australia, Sydney, NSW - Leading Professional Standards & Empowering Financial Futures.
Cherishers 811 CIC, Rugeley, Staffordshire, United Kingdom: Cherishers 811 CIC
Global Press Journal, Washington, District of Columbia, United States: Global Press
Street Corner Resources (SCR), New York, New York, United States: Street Corner Resources (SCR), New York, NY.

Startup of the Year - Business Products Industries
Finalist
Echelonne Beauty, LLC dba Polish Me Unbothered, Glenolden, Pennsylvania, United States: Polish Me Unbothered
Panacea, Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States: TheSoulOf.AI - Makes Current LLM AI Obsolete

Startup of the Year - Business Services Industries
Finalist
5FT View Consulting, LLC, Kensington, Maryland, United States: 5FT View Consulting, LLC
Dream Culture, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia: Dream Culture
Emma Youell Design Ltd, Dartford, Kent, United Kingdom: Emma Youell Design Ltd
Nikki Langman, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia: UNBRICKABLE?: A powerful blueprint for building a more emotionally intelligent workplace.
SHE IS AI, Tauranga, New Zealand: SHE IS AI: Building a Global Women-Led AI Ecosystem
Award Writing Services, Kerobokan, Bali, Indonesia: Award Writing Services Profile building done differently: Breadcrumbs for visibility
Staying Independent, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia: From zero to six figures in 16 months.

Startup of the Year - Consumer Products Industries
Finalist
Botanical Skincare Lab, Scarness, Queensland, Australia: The Beauty of Nature: Botanical Skincare Lab's Vision for the Future of Skincare
Green Panther Skincare, City Beach, Western Australia, Australia: Green Panther Skincare
The Sweetest Bean Vanilla, Littleton, Colorado, United States: The Sweetest Bean Vanilla Co.
Vivendur, Baltimore, Maryland, United States: Vivendur: Built to Live, Made to Endure

Startup of the Year - Consumer Services Industries
Finalist
Share At Door Step Pte. Ltd., Singapore, Singapore: Share At Door Step
Wait4me, Los Angeles, California, United States: Wait4me App - Buying and Selling Time to Help Us All Reach Our Potential

Women-Led Tech Scale-Up of the Year
Finalist
Inflo Health, Atlanta, Georgia, United States: Closing Radiology Care Gaps with Women-Led, AI-Powered Innovation
Kikoff, San Fransisco, California, United States: Kikoff
Plum, Kitchener, Ontario, Canada: Plum Sets Sights on Continued Growth with Award-Winning Solutions
Reputation House Marketing Management LLC, Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Kristina Shinkareva

Women-Run Company for Social Good
Finalist
Collaborative ABA Services, LLC, Middletown, Connecticut, United States: Collaborative ABA Services, LLC
Elephant in the Room Consulting, Carindale, Queensland, Australia: Elephant in the Room Consulting
Helm Creative Studio, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States: Helm Creative Studio
Loom Psychology, Leeds, United Kingdom: Loom: changing children’s futures by improving access to psychological assessments
Medicines360, San Francisco, California, United States: Medicines360: Breaking the Barriers to Health for Women
Caring Lotus, Kerobokan, Bali, Indonesia: disability care is more than compliance
Spear & Arrow, Kerobokan, Bali, Indonesia: Pointing the way for trauma informed and culturally sensitive support in regional areas
TechTalk UK, London, London, United Kingdom: TechTalk – Building Inclusive Pathways Into Tech Careers
ZEN WELLNESS CENTRE, Muswellbrook, NSW, Australia: Zen Wellness Centre Women-Run Company for Social Good

Women-Run Workplace of the Year - 10 or Less Employees
Finalist
A.S. Biz Empire Ltd, Oxted, United Kingdom: A.S. BIZ EMPIRE
Alliance Global Advisors, Naples, Florida, United States: Alliance Global Advisors
AVI Media, Huntsville, Ontario, Canada: Advendor International now rebranded as AVI Media
Clearpath Learning Group, Knoxville, Tennessee, United States: Clearpath Learning Group
Fit Minded, Phoenix, Arizona, United States: Dr. Jen Huberty & Fit Minded – Turning Science Into the Ultimate Growth Engine
The Audacious Agency, Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia: The Audacious Agency: Amplifying Women & Accelerating Excellence
Top Score Writing, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, United States: Top Score Writing

Women-Run Workplace of the Year - More Than 10 Employees
Finalist
Advanced Tech Placement, Atlanta, Georgia, United States: Advanced Tech Placement (ATP)
FourFront Design, Rapid City, South Dakota, United States: FourFront Design, Inc.
My Mountain Mover, Orange, California, United States: Leading with Heart and Impact: Building a Thriving Women-Led Virtual Workforce
Rockwood Custom Homes, Calgary, Alberta, Canada: Rockwood Custom Homes: Woman-Run Workplace

New Product & Service (Developed for/by Women) Awards Categories

Best Financial Tool for Women
Finalist
Construction Advocacy Professionals, LLC, Preston, Connecticut, United States: Capital Project Toolkit & Consulting: Empowering Women to Lead and Deliver Capital Projects with Confidence
Future Family, San Francisco, California, United States: Future Family's Baby or Your Money Back IVF Insurance
Just Meant 2 Be, Atlanta, Georgia, United States: The Purposeful Prosperity Pathway? by Julie Spear

Best Health Tech Product for Women
Finalist
BRYGE AI, Hicksville, New York, United States: BRYGE AI – A New Health Tech Tool for ADHD-Inclusive Communication
Elivate, Tahoe City, California, United States: Elivate's New Tech-enabled Healthcare Product
Mikare Health, Warners Bay, New South Wales, Australia: MiKare

Best New Product or Service of the Year - Business Products
Finalist
FireCompass, San Jose, California, United States: FireCompass Agent AI – The World’s First Autonomous AI for Ethical Hacking, Co-Led by a Woman Disrupting the $20B Pen Testing Industry
IBM, Armonk, New York, United States: BIMBot Rio: Collaborative Automation for Budget Interlock Module Load Process
Pacvue, San Francisco, California, United States: The Incrementality Console: Transforming Commerce Media Through Data and Intelligence
SpeakerLinq, Kerobokan, Bali, Indonesia: Talk Hubs; professional, branded spaces connecting speakers and audience AFTER the presentation

Best New Product or Service of the Year - Business Services
Finalist
Bella & Bella Productions, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates: Reimagining Women’s Leadership: A Bold New Chapter for the WIB Conference
Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, Michigan, United States: The Ford Pro Design System: Pioneering Efficiency and Unified Experience
Global Touch, El Cerrito, California, United States: Global Touch’s Strategic Advisory Program? Business Service
Kimberlin Education, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia: NSW Rail Museum Education Program
Purpol Marketing Ltd, Chippenham, Wiltshire, United Kingdom: Power Hour to Inspire & Half-Hour to Empower – Launching bespoke Mentoring Services
Purpose Diaries LLC, Purpose Spaces, San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago: Purpose Spaces Trinidad: A Revenue-Share Business Service Supporting Caribbean Entrepreneurs with Coaching, Strategy, and Space
The Breadcrumb Method of Profile Building, Kerobokan, Bali, Indonesia: SEO with a PR twist
The Roundtable, Toronto, Ontario, Canada: From Leaders to Coaches: The Catalyst Program Transforming Talent from Within
Working Mama Reset, Naples, Florida, United States: The Working Mama Reset: Helping Corporations Retain and Recharge Their Working Moms

Best New Product or Service of the Year - Consumer Products
Finalist
Green Panther Skincare, City Beach, Western Australia, Australia: Green Panther Skincare: Disrupting Beauty with Neurocosmetics & Sustainability
Origen Air Systems Ltd., Victoria, British Columbia, Canada: Eliza Air Purifier
Origen Air Systems Ltd., Victoria, British Columbia, Canada: Origen Air's Eliza
Little Windmill Clothing Co, Kerobokan, Bali, Indonesia: Kid's Clothes Inspired By A Love Of The Country Side
SANAME, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia: SANAME Performance & Immunity Multi-collagen & Bone Broth - Hug in a mug
The Equine Practice Company, Clayfield, Queensland, Australia: The Equine Practice Company's Lameness Program
The Stardust Company/Issei, Bethesda, Maryland, United States: Issei Mochi Gummies - Chocolate Covered Mochi Gummies

Best New Product or Service of the Year - Consumer Services
Finalist
Elivate, Tahoe City, California, United States: Elivate's new Healthspan Housecall Delivery Service
Just Kidz Emergency Medical Ltd., Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago: Just Kidz Emergency - the first dedicated paediatric Urgent Care Facility in the Caribbean
kasselot evanesse (Pty) Ltd, Gauteng, Gauteng, South Africa: Revolutionary Leak proof Mother & Baby Range - Keeping you dry, Keeping you Comfy.
Met Through Friends, Brooklyn, New York, United States: Met Through Friends: The Plus-One Party?
Wiluray Gunyah, Kerobokan, Bali, Indonesia: Indigenous-led respite house
Sobrynth, Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States: Sobrynth: Smashing stigma and bringing sobriety and sober curiosity out of basements and into the workplace.
Stirbar Lab, Mountain VIew, California, United States: Empowering individuals to create beauty products through chemistry and hands-on lab experience
The Pillar Code, Jerrabomberra, New South Wales, Australia: The Kids Code – The Pillar Code’s New Program
Your Menopause Doula, Highbury, South Australia, Australia: Your Menopause Doula - providing women with freedom and choice

Best Women-Led Wellness Product of the Year
Finalist
Alessandra Gesiotto, Canton, Ohio, United States: The Breakthrough Journal
Elivate, Tahoe City, California, United States: Elivate's Healthspan Improvement Housecall Model
Origen Air Systems Ltd., Victoria, British Columbia, Canada: Origen Air's Eliza
SANAME, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia: SANAME Performance & Immunity Multi-collagen & Bone Broth - Hug in a mug

Communications & Marketing (Developed for/by Women) Awards Categories

Achievement in Brand/Reputation Management
Finalist
Songue PR, San Francisco, California, United States: Establishing Leadership in Ethical AI Through Brand Repositioning
The Audacious Agency, Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia: The Audacious Agency: Building credible and visible, award winning profiles

Achievement in Arts & Entertainment Communications or PR
Finalist
The Hotel at the University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland, United States: The Hotel at the University of Maryland’s PR Campaign to Raise Awareness of an Art Program

Achievement in Community Engagement
Finalist
IBM Bulgaria, Sofia, Bulgaria: IBM Bulgaria Volunteering Committee – building sustainable community impact, both inside and outside the office
IBM, Armonk, New York, United States: IBM TechXchange — Technical training and community for IBM product users.
Susana Briceno, Communications Professional and Consultant, Florida, United States: Susana Briceno: Transforming Communications into Community Action

Achievement in Consumer PR for an Existing Product
Finalist
Kidde, New York City, New York, United States: Kidde Detect: Protecting You from You Campaign

Achievement in Corporate Communications
Finalist
EY GDS, Bangalore, Karnataka, India: EY GDS Nomination for Achievement in Communications & Marketing (Developed for/by Women) Awards Category

Achievement in Corporate Responsibility
Finalist
SuperFresh, Istanbul, Türkiye: Women Stars of Agriculture PHASE II

Achievement in Digital Media Relations
Finalist
Megaworld Lifestyle Malls, Taguig City, Philippines: HER LIFE: Amplifying Filipina Leadership Through Cross-Platform Storytelling
Megaworld Lifestyle Malls, Taguig City, Philippines: Megaworld Lifestyle Malls x Catriona Enviro-Chic Bag: A Women-Led Model for Circular Fashion and Social Impact
RISER, Armadale, Victoria, Australia: Theory Crew - Digital Media Relations for Sunny Queen Farms

Achievement in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Finalist
DHL Global Forwarding, Freight, Germany: Empowering female Visibility and Inspiration via Genuine Employee Profiles
Mastercard, Nairobi, Kenya: Mastercard 'She Is Priceless Campaign'
PWP Health, LLC, Chicago, Illinois, United States: The PWP Health Community Engagement Program

Achievement in Events & Observances Communications or PR
Finalist
PlayWise Partners, Los Angeles, California, United States: MAGNA-TILES® Celebrates World’s Tallest Magnetic Tile Tower, Empowers Kids to Build On!

Achievement in Financial Products & Services Marketing
Finalist
The Audacious Agency, Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia: The Audacious Agency: Creating a credible finance brand with an award-winning approach.

Achievement in Healthcare - Disease Education & Awareness Marketing
Finalist
ebebek Magazacilik, Istanbul, Türkiye: Emzirme Destek Projesi - Breastfeeding Support Project-
Plain Speaking Health, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia: Silicosis Support Hub – Empowering Awareness, Action and Advocacy in a National Health Crisis

Achievement in Healthcare - Services Marketing
Finalist
Blue Bean Media, Wynnum West, Queensland, Australia: Strategic Marketing Transformation for Psychology Services Practice
The Marketing Factory, South Brisbane, Queensland, Australia: Abano Healthcare & The Marketing Factory: Happy Hour

Achievement in Healthcare Communications or PR
Finalist
Brighton Health Plan Solutions, Westbury, New York, United States: PR and communications strategy plays pivotal role in landing new partnerships

Achievement in Influencer Management
Finalist
Megaworld Lifestyle Malls, Taguig City, Philippines: Megaworld Lifestyle Malls x Catriona Enviro-Chic Bag: Leading with Advocacy, Amplified by Influence

Achievement in Influencer Marketing
Finalist
RISER, Armadale, Victoria, Australia: RISER, Influencer Marketing

Achievement in Internal Communications - 100 or more employees
Finalist
FactSet, New York, New York, United States: Erin Robinson-Lis

Achievement in Internet/Telecom Marketing
Finalist
Flo. Marketing, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States: Toptana Technologies: Bridging the Digital Divide

Achievement in Marketing – Consumer Products
Finalist
RISER, Armadale, Victoria, Australia: Theory Crew: Driscoll's

Achievement in Media Relations
Finalist
RISER, Armadale, Victoria, Australia: Theory Crew - Media Relations

Achievement in New Product or Service Launch
Finalist
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, Cleveland, Ohio, United States: New Product or Service Launch: Hopkins Hospitality
RISER, Armadale, Victoria, Australia: Theory Crew - New Product or Service Launch: Bolia

Achievement in Public Affairs Communications or PR
Finalist
Premier Inc., Washington, District of Columbia, United States: Denied & Delayed: The Fight for Fair Payment and Timely, High-Quality Patient Care

Achievement in Real Estate Marketing
Finalist
W and Partners, Glendale, Arizona, United States: W and Partners

Achievement in Restaurants Marketing
Finalist
Junipr Public Relations, Chicago, Illinois, United States: Minyoli Restaurant Launch by Junipr Public Relations

Achievement in Social Media Communications or PR
Finalist
Help at Home, Chicago, Illinois, United States: Help at Home's 50th Anniversary: Celebrating 50 Years of Caring
Mastercard, Nairobi, Kenya: Mastercard 'She Is Priceless Campaign'

Achievement in Technology Communications or PR
Finalist
C-Strategies Inc., Chicago, Illinois, United States: Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park
Flo. Marketing, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States: Toptana Technologies: Bridging the Digital Divide

Achievement in Thought Leadership Communications or PR
Finalist
Cadence Speaker Academy, Billing, Montana, United States: The Cadence Speaker Academy: Amplifying authentic voices and transforming expertise into influential, profitable thought leadership.
Spirent Communications, Holmdel, New Jersey, United States: Spirent Communications’ thought leadership PR initiative
Voyager Sopris Learning, Dallas, Texas, United States: EDVIEW360 From Voyager Sopris Learning

Media (Developed for/by Women) Awards Categories

Book of the Year
Finalist
5FT View Consulting, LLC, Kensington, Maryland, United States: Dark and Silent Office: A Digital Accessibility Guidebook for Inclusive Communication in the Workplace
Delnic Media, Washington, District of Columbia, United States: Playing the Game While Black Womaning in Corporate America?
Hilary Saxton, Property Mastermind, Queensland, Australia: 3 Wines In: The powerful and refreshingly honest guide to empower women
Intellectual Perspective Press, Fuente Alamo,, Spain: Stop The Credibility Crisis: Three Profitable Strategies to Cultivate Trust & Desire in the Expertise Economy (Ideas Into Assets Playbooks)
Shlokh Entertainments, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India: Prerana Sakhi – 100 Women Entrepreneurs: An Interactive Coffee Table Book with Films
The Brave Woman, Kerobokan, Bali, Indonesia: Sheila V - The Power of Little Steps: Create the life of your wildest dreams
Tanjia Coleman, Downers Grove, Illinois, United States: Dr. Tanjia Coleman: 3 Second World – a powerful guide transforming women to become executives of command.
The Angel Capital Association. Chattanooga, Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States: Jump In: Women Investing in Women, Growing Our Capital and Impact by Kristina Montague
Writers Australia, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia: Beyond Solo: There's more than one way to grow your business, by Sara Howard

Documentary of the Year by a Woman
Finalist
Lisa Blair Sails the World, Warriewood, New South Wales, Australia: Lisa Blair - Ice Maiden
Serenity Press, Waikiki, Western Australia, Australia: Mom’s Rising

Event of the Year
Finalist
Atelier House of Events, Perth, Australia: United Cup 2025 Multicultural Festival
Beam in Business, Kerobokan, Bali, Indonesia: Beam Awards 2025
Big Delta Capital, San Francisco, California, United States: Wealth Catalyst Summit
Buy From A Black Woman, Atlanta, Georgia, United States: When Recognition Becomes a Catalyst: The Impact of the Buy From A Black Woman Business Awards
Jared Dunscombe Foundation, Mount Eliza, Victoria, Australia: Jared Dunscombe Foundation: The Walk to Remember – Turning personal loss into a powerful community experience.
The Business Exchange South West Ltd., Corsham, Wiltshire, United Kingdom: Anita Jayne’s TBE International Women’s Day Celebration – Empowering and Showcasing the Region’s Most Inspiring Women

Magazine/Online Publication of the Year
Finalist
Marquet Media: PR & Branding, Scarsdale, New York, United States: FemFounder Magazine: The Definitive Voice for Women Entrepreneurs
The Business Exchange South West Ltd., Corsham, Wiltshire, United Kingdom: The Business Exchange South West: Twelve Years of Trusted, Ethical, Impactful B2B Publishing

Achievement Categories

Achievement in Customer Satisfaction
Finalist
Acolad, Paris, France: Acolad – Raising the Bar for Global Customer Experience
Attekmi, Tallinn, Estonia: Attekmi’s Success Driven by Olena Chudinovych
Customer Value Partners (CVP), Washington, District of Columbia, United States: Architecting Value & Satisfaction: CVP's Customer-First Approach to Federal Transformation
Home Development Mutual Fund (Pag-IBIG Fund), Makati City, Philippines: Leadership with Heart: How Women at Pag-IBIG Fund Built a Benchmark for Government Service
mBIOTA Labs, Santa Monica, California, United States: mBIOTA Elemental? Diet – A Revolutionary Functional Nutrition Solution
Novated Lease Australia, North Sydney, New South Wales, Australia: Luxury service is standard for NLA

Achievement in Developing and Promoting Women - Advertising, Business Services, Marketing & PR
Finalist
Acolad, Paris, France: Acolad – Promoting Women: From Representation to Impact
Agile Performance Ltd, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia: Building Confident Women Leaders: The Agile Way
Career Building Basics, Nashville, Tennessee, United States: CBB: Empowering Women to Build Careers, Break Barriers, and Rise to Leadership
Cherishers 811 CIC, Rugeley, Staffordshire, United Kingdom: Julie Edensor Creating Community-Led Care Systems That Empower and Uplift Women
Dream Culture, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia: Commitment to developing and promoting women
Everise, Plantation, Florida, United States: Everise
EY GDS, Bangalore, Karnataka, India: EY GDS
Newborn Evolution LLC, Brick, New Jersey, United States: Newborn Evolution: Creating Pathways for Women’s Leadership Success
Purpol Marketing Ltd, Chippenham, Wiltshire, United Kingdom: Denise O’Leary MBE Developing and Promoting Women to Lead and Thrive
The Business Exchange South West Ltd, Corsham, United Kingdom: Anita Jaynes Redefining Regional Media to Celebrate, Elevate and Empower Women in Business

Achievement in Developing and Promoting Women - All Other Industries
Finalist
Brighton Health Plan Solutions, Westbury, New York, United States: Brighton Health Plan Solutions Fosters Equitable and Women-Forward Workplace
EPAM Systems, Newtown, Pennsylvania, United States: EPAM's Strength is it's Women - Creating Opportunity and Support
First National Real Estate Bundaberg, Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia: First National Real Estate Bundaberg's Commitment to Developing and Promoting Women
Gallivant® Mawa Ice Creams, Paoli, Pennsylvania, United States: Snehee Chaplot, founder
Idmap, USA, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States: Idmap
My Empower Therapy, Surrey, British Columbia, Canada: My Empower Therapy's Dedication to the Development and Promotion of Women
PointClickCare, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada: Breaking Barriers: PCC’s Commitment to Women’s Advancement
Presenting Perfection, LLC, Ridgewood, New Jersey, United States: Kathryn Lancioni: Mentor, Coach, Advocate for Emerging Leaders
Sankey Solutions, Thane, Maharashtra, India: Achievement in Developing and Promoting Women
SmartHer Ventures Inc., RICHMOND, California, United States: SmartHer Ventures Inc
The Business Growers, Flowood, Mississippi, United States: Rooted in Trust, Thriving in Tech: A Global All-Female Team Scaling in a Traditionally Male Sector
The Hotel at the University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland, United States: The Hotel at the University of Maryland’s Ongoing Support of Women Leaders
The Job Girl, Montville, New Jersey, United States: Empowering Women to Lead: Transforming Careers Through Clarity, Confidence, and Executive Visibility
WIFS - Women in Insurance and Financial Services, Chandler, Arizona, United States: Advancing Women in Financial Services
World Tree Productions, Dublin, Ohio, United States: The Plus 1 Eco Odyssey's Mission to Empower Young Female Founders & Indigenous Leaders
Yaldiz Holding, Istanbul, Türkiye: Yaldiz Holding Women's Platform

Achievement in Digital Transformation
Finalist
Endaval, Somerset, New Jersey, United States: Soujanya Vummannagari:Breaking the Two-Day Barrier: 30-Minute Cloud Migration
Lighthouse Accountants, Mona Vale, New South Wales, Australia: Sally Freeman's Achievement In Digital Transformation
Oracle Corporation, Austin, Texas, United States: Manisha Ponugoti, Senior Software Development Engineer: Accelerating Life-Saving Treatments to Patients Worldwide
Wayfair, Boston, Massachusetts, United States: Rajani Jayantha, Senior Engineer: Cloud Revolution: Unifying Contact Centers for Global Access

Achievement in Diversity & Inclusion - Advertising, Business Services, Marketing & PR
Finalist
360 Direct Access, Orlando, Florida, United States: Vannessa LeBoss: Champion of Accessibility and Inclusive Innovation
book180, Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina, United States: book180 Advertising Portfolio School for Achievement in Diversity & Inclusion
Cherishers 811 CIC, Rugeley, Staffordshire, United Kingdom: Allison Dodd Operationalising Diversity to Deliver Grassroots Social Justice
Cherishers 811 CIC, Rugeley, Staffordshire, United Kingdom: Julie Edensor Leading Inclusive Community Care with Dignity, Diversity, and Purpose
Elephant in the Room Consulting, Carinadale, Queensland, Australia: Jenni Walke, Founder
ERG Leadership Alliance, Westborough, Massachusetts, United States: ERGs are key for inclusive cultures. Alyssa unlocked their potential.
Everise, Plantation, Florida, United States: Everise
EY GDS, Bangalore, Karnataka, India: EY GDS
George P. Johnson, Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States: GPJ Ignite - Investing in the future of experiential marketing
Her Unapologetic Success, Laguna Beach, California, United States: Margot Miller, Therapeutic Coach for Female Entrepreneurs
Nicole Schmitz Leadership Coaching, Sydney, Australia: Nicole Schmitz Leadership Coaching
Purpol Marketing Ltd, Chippenham, Wiltshire, United Kingdom: Funding Inclusion, Fuelling Impact Denise O’Leary MBE’s Strategic Mentoring

Achievement in Diversity & Inclusion - All Other Industries
Finalist
Buy From A Black Woman, Atlanta, Georgia, United States: Buy From A Black Woman Models Inclusion That Delivers Equity & Lasting Change
Global Press Journal, Washington, District of Columbia, United States: Global Press
My Empower Therapy, Surrey, British Columbia, Canada: My Empower Therapy's Diligence to Diversity and Inclusion
Neurodivergent Empowered, Caloundra, Queensland, Australia: From Margins to Mainstream: Building a Global Ecosystem of Authentic Inclusion
Neuroinclusion, Cockburn Central, Western Australia, Australia: Neuroinclusion sets a new standard of diversity & inclusion
PointClickCare, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada: PointClickCare's Measurable D&I Impact and Commitment to Inclusion
Right and Keystone Group, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia: Empowering Underrepresented Entrepreneurs Through Inclusive Franchising and Financial Literacy
Sadaya’s Properties LLC, Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States: From Barriers to Belonging: Sadaya's Properties' Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

Achievement in Education for Girls and Young Women
Finalist
Actua - Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Canada: Jennifer Flanagan, CEO
Brooklyn Robot Foundry, Brooklyn, New York, United States: Brooklyn Robot Foundry
Öksüt Madencilik, Ankara, Türkiye: Academic Success, Innovative Vocational Education, Technological and Social Development Project
OPTERRA Energy Services, Oakland, California, United States: OPTERRA Energy Services – Empowering Girls and Young Women through STEM Education

Achievement in Equal Pay
Finalist
Cherishers 811 CIC, Rugeley, Staffordshire, United Kingdom: Cherishers 811 CIC Embedding Equal Pay and Dignity into Grassroots Care
Purpol Marketing Ltd, Chippenham, Wiltshire, United Kingdom: Embedding Equal Pay as a Business Standard Purpol Marketing’s Proven Model for Inclusive Growth

Achievement in Ethical Leadership
Finalist
Sempra, San Diego, California, United States: Where ethics drive excellence: Sempra in action

Achievement in Finance
Finalist
Excel In Property, Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom: Excel in Property - EIP
Rockwood Custom Homes, Calgary, British Columbia, Canada: Rockwood Custom Homes - Financial Integrity at Backbone of Non-Traditional Construction Business

Achievement in Financial Literacy Initiatives for Women
Finalist
Teknolojide Kadin Dernegi (Women in Technology Association), Istanbul, Türkiye: Binance TR Woman in Technology Academy
The Financial Literacy Youth Initiative (FLY Initiative), Providence, Rhode Island, United States: The FLY Initiative’s Transformative Financial Literacy Work for Women and Girls in Underserved Communities

Achievement in Growth
Finalist
Infinite AV Solutions, Tuggerah, New South Wales, Australia: Infinite AV Solutions
Tier4 Group, Alpharetta, Georgia, United States: The Uncommon Growth of Tier4 Group
Vector, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States: Vector Grows in the Face of Aggressive Consolidation in the Home Services Industry

Achievement in Human Resources
Finalist
Everise, Plantation, Florida, United States: Achievement in Human Resources - Everise
Roads General Authority, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Human Resources Transformation Project Roads General Authority, Saudi Arabia

Achievement in International Expansion
Finalist
Egal, Somerville, Massachusetts, United States: On a Roll: Egal Unfurls Its Menstrual Pad Innovation Across the Globe

Achievement in Mentorship Program
Finalist
Cadence Speaker Academy, Billing, Montana, United States: The Cadence Speaker Academy: Igniting thought leaders to build profitable businesses and lasting legacies from their expertise and intellectual property.
Fiba Retail, Istanbul, Türkiye: Wondermoms Mentorship Program
The Ginsburg Firm, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia: The Ginsburg Firm: Empowering Women to Scale, Sell, and Achieve Financial Independence through Transformative Mentorship.

Achievement in Product Innovation
Finalist
Empowered by Alice, Glenelg, South Australia, Australia: Strategy by Design: The World’s First Soul-Aligned AI Business Strategist
PRToolFinder, Angels Camp, California, United States: PRToolFinder: The First Curated PR Tools Database Transforming How Pros Discover Solutions
Sleepm Global, Inc., Markham, Ontario, Canada: Sleepm Global, Inc.
SANAME, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia: Performance & Immunity Multi-collagen & Bone Broth - Hug in a mug

Achievement in Promoting Work-Life Balance
Finalist
IBM, Armonk, New York, United States: Women Empowering Growth

Achievement in Sales or Revenue Generation
Finalist
Krasan Consulting Services Inc, Lisle, Illinois, United States: Krasan Consulting Services Inc: Accelerating Sales and Revenue Across States
VXI, Los Angeles, California, United States: Building a $300M+ Revenue Engine at a Woman-Led Sales Outsourcing Powerhouse

Achievement in Sustainability
Finalist
OPTERRA Energy Services, Oakland, California, United States: OPTERRA Energy Services: Empowering the Public Sector to Lead in Sustainability

Achievement in Technology Innovation
Finalist
Avahi, San Francisco, California, United States: Diana Lopez, Data Scientist
Avahi, San Francisco, California, United States: Nashita Khandaker, Solution Architect
Chang Robotics, Jacksonville Beach, Florida, United States: Kate McAfoose – Trailblazer in Robotic Healthcare Innovation
Epique Realty, Houston, Texas, United States: Epique Realty
Intention.ly, King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, United States: Advisor Brand Builder
Inbal Rodnay Consulting, Kerobokan, Bali, Indonesia: Inbal Rodnay - Be the early majority in AI

Achievement in Women-related Corporate Social Responsibility
Finalist
Michael Page International NY, New York, New York, United States: Michael Page partners with YWCA Skills Training and Empowerment Program
Öksüt Madencilik, Ankara, Türkiye: Academic Success, Innovative Vocational Education, Technological and Social Development Project
Paystand.org, Santa Cruz, California, United States: Paystand.org
Skip, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada: Skip’s CSR Initiatives

Achievement in Women’s Health Innovation
Finalist
Elivate, Tahoe City, California, United States: Elivate's Achievement in Women's Health Innovation
Make Time Wellness, Los Angeles, California, United States: Make Time Wellness

Achievement in Workplace Mental Health Programs for Women
Finalist
Mental Wealth International, Enniskillen, Ireland: Mental Wealth International: Unlocking a Proactive Approach to Mental Well-being.

Social Media Categories

Best Female Business Blogger of the Year
Finalist
Discover with Jane Doo, Budva, Serbia and Montenegro: Jane Kubryak, Best Business Blogger on startups, tech and VC
Instagram Blog “Iryna Smuk”, Overland Park, Kansas, United States: Iryna Smuk
Marquet Media: PR & Branding, Scarsdale, New York, United States: Kristin Marquet: Redefining Visibility and Opportunity for Women Entrepreneurs
Security Done Easy, Cary, North Carolina, United States: Closing the Gap for Women-Owned Businesses

Best Female Business Influencer of the Year
Finalist
Discover with Jane Doo, Budva, Serbia and Montenegro: Jane Kubryak, Best Business Influencer in Tech, Startups and VC
Instagram Blog “Iryna Smuk”, Overland Park, Kansas, United States: Iryna Smuk
Jasmine Norris Photography, Lafayette, Indiana, United States: Jasmine Norris
Annette Densham, Kerobokan, Bali, Indonesia: The Breadcrumb Method: organic SEO driven profile building

Female Social Media Manager of the Year
Finalist
Collaborative Support Programs of New Jersey, Freehold, New Jersey, United States: Chelsea Triano, Marketing Coordinator
Franco Innovative Media & Marketing, Katy, Texas, United States: J Franco MBA MCM Social Media Manager & Strategist
RAIN Group, Boston, Massachusetts, United States: Aly Jamison

Most Innovative Business Podcast by or for Women
Finalist
Hilary Saxton, Property Mastermind, Queensland, Australia: Property Mastermind Podcast: Demystifying the complex world of property development
Intention.ly, King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, United States: Don’t Do That Podcast
Squirro, Zurich, Switzerland: Redefining AI: An Award-Winning Catalyst for Democratizing AI Literacy
The Divorce Course Podcast, Kenmore East, Queensland, Australia: The Divorce Course Podcast - Empowering Women with Accessible, Confidential Legal Guidance for Divorce.
The Marketing Factory, South Brisbane, Queensland, Australia: The Marketing Factory Podcast: Demystifying Marketing for SMEs and Entrepreneurs.

Most Innovative Instagram Feed by or for Women
Finalist
Mastercard, Nairobi, Kenya: Mastercard 'She Is Priceless Campaign'

Most Innovative Online Community by or for Women
Finalist
Serenity Press, Waikiki, Western Australia, Australia: Hear Us Roar

Most Innovative TikTok Channel by or for Women
Finalist
The Divorce Course Podcast, Kenmore East, Queensland, Australia: The Divorce Course TikTok - Pioneering Safe, Accessible Legal Empowerment and Social Change for Women.

Social Media Team of the Year
Finalist
Al Jazeera Media Network, Doha, Qatar: Dnaya - social Media
LickYourPhone Media, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia: LickYourPhone Media's Social Media Team
New York Metropolitan Transportation Council, New York, New York, United States: Putting NYMTC on the Map Through Social Media

Sustainability Categories

Building Sustainable Supply Chains
Finalist
Elephant in the Room Consulting, Carindale, Queensland, Australia: Elephant in the Room Consulting

Climate Hero of the Year
Finalist
Ameresco Inc., Framingham, Massachusetts, United States: Nicole Bulgarino

Climate Protection and Sustainability Campaign of the Year
Finalist
Lisa Blair Sails the World, Warriewood, New South Wales, Australia: Lisa Blair Sails The World - Climate Action Now!

Products in the Area of Sustainability & Climate Protection
Finalist
DTOCS LLC, Portland, Oregon, United States: Mompreneur on a mission to Dtocs (Cleanse) nasty single use disposable tableware!

Reuse and Recycle
Finalist
Megaworld Lifestyle Malls, Taguig City, Philippines: Megaworld Lifestyle Malls x Catriona Enviro-Chic Bag: Fashioning a Circular Future, One Bag at a Time

Sustainable Business Models
Finalist
CSAA Insurance Group, Walnut Creek, California, United States: CSAA Insurance Group Embeds Sustainability into Business Operations
Endolith, Denver, Colorado, United States: Endolith: Pioneering a cleaner future for copper & critical minerals with microbes
Health Focus Manufacturers, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia: Health Focus Manufacturers

Thought Leadership Categories

Achievement in Thought Leadership
Finalist
Dream Culture, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia: Shelly McElroy
EPAM Systems, Newtown, Pennsylvania, United States: Kate Pretkel
FASSLING.AI, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada: Yujia Zhu, Founder and Executive Director
Global Touch, El Cerrito, California, United States: Global Touch’s Achievement in Thought Leadership
PagerDuty, San Francisco, California, United States: Rukmini Reddy
Inbal Rodnay Consulting, Kerobokan, Bali, Indonesia: Inbal Rodnay - empowering the early majority in AI adoption

Female Thought Leader of the Year - Business Products
Finalist
FireCompass, San Jose, California, United States: Priyanka Aash – Co-Founder
LivePerson, New York, New York, United States: Nirali Amin, Senior Vice President of Global Go-To-Market Programs and Enablement
Premier Inc., Washington, District of Columbia, United States: Soumi Saha, Senior Vice President of Government Affairs

Female Thought Leader of the Year - Business Services - 10 or more employees
Finalist
Advanced Info Service Plc., Bangkok, Thailand: Ms. Kantima Lerlertyuttitham, Deputy CEO & CCO – Pioneering Thought Leadership in HR and DEI
Bright Horizons, Newton, Massachusetts, United States: Priya Krishnan: Redefining Thought Leadership at the Intersection of Business, Community, and Parenthood
Complete Business Solutions (QLD) Pty Ltd, Cairns City, Queensland, Australia: Petina Tieman
Learning Dimensions Network, Fitzroy, Victoria, Australia: Melissa Williams, LDN: Championing Change With Facilitated Learning For The Training Sector
MetTel, New York, New York, United States: Lori Thomas, Senior Vice President, Strategic Engagement & Transformation
Publicis Sapient - Toronto, Ontario, Canada: Surbhi Dhir - Senior Client Partner
WebPT, Phoenix, Arizona, United States: Dr. Heidi Jannenga
Worldwide Broker Network, Wilmington, Delaware, United States: Olga Collins: A true global thought leader inspiring a team of thought leaders

Female Thought Leader of the Year - Business Services - Up to 10 employees
Finalist
Arden Coaching, Princeton, New Jersey, United States: Maren Perry
Ascend Learning, Burlington, Massachusetts, United States: Patty Knecht, Chief Nursing Officer
Fully Accountable, Akron, Ohio, United States: Rachel Phillips: Legal Mind, Financial Visionary, Thought Leader
Global Touch, El Cerrito, California, United States: Denise Sangster
HR EXAM PREP with Angela, Canton, Mississippi, United States: Angela Murry: Ideas in Action
Innovative Leadership Institute, Columbus, Ohio, United States: Maureen Metcalf
Dream Culture, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia: Shelly McElroy
Story Sharing, Woongarrah, New South Wales, Australia: Nimarta Verma - StorySharing™ - The Human Revolution in Leadership Communication.
The Workplace Mental Health Method™, Arvada, Colorado, United States: Melissa Doman, M.A., Founder & Owner

Female Thought Leader of the Year - Consumer Products
Finalist
DRC Ventures, Franklin, Tennessee, United States: Dr. Christina Rahm, Founder and CEO
Niyc Pidgeon, Positive Psychology Coach Academy, Los Angeles, California, United Kingdom: Niyc Pidgeon - Positive Psychologist & Author of One More Day

Female Thought Leader of the Year - Consumer Services
Finalist
Laura Muirhead, Brick Township, New Jersey, United States: Laura Muirhead: The Queen Code – Pioneering Personal Policies for Female Autonomy, Agency, and Emotional Freedom
Michele Locke, Austin, Texas, United States: Michele Locke
Tripadvisor, Needham, Massachusetts, United States: Kristen Dalton President

Female Thought Leader of the Year - Government or Non-Profit In All Other Nations
Finalist
Association of Alberta Childcare Entrepreneurs, Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada: Krystal Churcher, Association of Alberta Childcare Entrepreneurs Chair
FASSLING.AI, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada: Yujia Zhu, Founder and Executive Director
How Many Elephants, Alresford, Hampshire, United Kingdom: Holly Budge
Jared Dunscombe Foundation, Mount Eliza, Victoria, Australia: Jonelle Colabufalo, Jared Dunscombe Foundation: Pioneering a collaborative fundraising model to empower a community of philanthropists.
Purpol Marketing Ltd, Chippenham, Wiltshire, United Kingdom: Denise O’Leary’s Thought Leadership for Ethical Growth in Government and Non-Profits
Serco, Hampshire, United Kingdom: Kelly Van Nelson
Malini Raj, Kerobokan, Bali, Indonesia: Not just in the room; redesigning the whole system
Speak Up, Giza, Egypt: Gehad Hamdy
Tavuun Welfare Association, Lahore, Pakistan: Syeda Amna Nasir Jamal ChairPerson
Zenutna Holdings Corporation, Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines: Avon Viray Morales, SVP/Chief People Officer

Female Thought Leader of the Year - Government or Non-Profit In the United States
Finalist
Berkeley Center for Law and Business, Berkeley, California, United States: From ESG to AI: Angeli Patel’s Vision for the Future of Law, Governance, and Public Trust
Coastal Middle and High School, Lake Park, Florida, United States: Coastal Middle and High School
Collaborative Support Programs of New Jersey, Freehold, New Jersey, United States: Anne Thieling, Chief Operating Officer
Crea Latinx Inc, TUCSON, Arizona, United States: Genoveva Díaz
Gratitude in Action Billings MT, Billings, Montana, United States: Terri Todd: Pioneering Transformative Change in Recovery and Reentry Services
Helping Hands Foundation, Bothell, Washington, United States: Sara Kansal
International Copper Association, Washington, District of Columbia, United States: Gabrielle Peterson, Global Director Content and Communications
MORE Latinoamerica, Wasilla, Alaska, United States: Dr. Claudia Jones
Ocean Rescue Alliance International, Apollo Beach, Florida, United States: Dr. Shelby Thomas - Ocean Warrior
Office of Youth Opportunities, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States: Dr. Raquishela Stewart
Partnership for Inclusion Leadership, Alexandria, Virginia, United States: Youlanda M. Gibbons, PhD
PROCOLOMBIA USA, New York, New Jersey, United States: Maria Jose Abuabara
The Flora May Foundation, San Clemente, California, United States: Debbie Hansen-Bosse, Founder & CEO of The Flora May Foundation

Thought Leadership Campaign of the Year - Business Services
Finalist
Global Touch, El Cerrito, California, United States: Global Touch’s Global Partner Profitability Study