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The Global CEO Awards, 3 Mar 2027

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Inspirational Woman CEO of the Year Award

For a woman chief executive who opens doors for other women and inspires them to lead

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About this category

The Inspirational Woman CEO of the Year Award recognises a woman chief executive who opens doors for other women and inspires them to lead.

The judges look at her impact on other women's careers, mentoring and advocacy, and the example she sets.

Eligibility

Open to women who are chief executives in any sector, of organisations based in or serving the region. Self-nominations and nominations made by others are both welcome.

Judging criteria

  • Entries are judged on her impact on other women's careers
  • Mentoring and advocacy
  • The example she sets

Qualitative criteria

  • What they set out to achieve as chief executive
  • The decisions that made the difference
  • How their people and stakeholders describe their leadership

Metrics

  • Results in figures for the last one to three years
  • People, customers or communities affected
  • Recognition already received

Additional criteria

  • Include a short account of the achievement
  • The results in figures and a word from a board member
  • Colleague or client

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