Please note that each category has relevant KPIs at the top of the application form. Once the nomination deadline has passed, the TechWomen4Boards dedicated committee members will review the applications and select the ones to be presented to the judges.
Each judge will be shortlisting the candidates for the awards and those candidates will be contacted and announced on our website.
Please note that applications for multiple awards are permitted; however, the candidate will be shortlisted only in the category where they achieve the highest score.
In order to be considered for an award, shortlisted finalists will need to secure a seat at the Gala Dinner within one week of the shortlist being published on our website. Once the shortlisted finalists confirm their attendance, the relevant judges will meet with the committee members to discuss the winner(s) for each category.
Winners will be announced at the black- tie event, TechWomen4Boards Gala dinner, at The Caledonian Club on 30 June 2026, from 6pm to 11pm. Early Bird tickets are available until 10 May 2026.
The networking and gala dinner event culminated with the presentation of:
Honouring women who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, governance and strategic oversight as board directors, driving sustainable growth and positive impact in their organisations.
Recognising women leaders who have driven significant organisational or industry-wide change through innovation, strategy or policy.
Recognising emerging leaders showing great potential and making significant contributions to their organisations.
Recognising emerging leaders showing great potential and making significant contributions to their industry.
Celebrating women executives who champion diversity, mentorship and policy changes in their fields.
Recognising exceptional women at the executive level who set bold vision, shape industry direction, and lead organisations through complex, high-impact transformation.
The TechWomen4Boards committee will present Honorary Community Awards to selected members of our network in recognition of their outstanding achievements and contributions.
If you’re interested, please email us at awards@techwomen4boards.co.uk, with the subject line Award – Honorary Community.
Additionally, we are presenting the award ‘Empower Her’ for the Top Recruiter – Influencer for Diversity.
If you’re interested, please email us at awards@techwomen4boards.co.uk by 15th May 2026, with the subject line Award – Recruiter.
Leadership Awards 2026 Esteemed Judges:
We are pleased to be supported by an incredible panel of judges, who will be shortlisting nominees for the final awards:
Join us for an unforgettable evening at the Black-Tie Gala Dinner celebrating the TechWomen4Boards Anniversary. This exclusive event will feature a three-course meal, insightful speeches, and a thought-provoking panel discussion with distinguished leaders from C-suite, government, and subject matter expert backgrounds.
We are thrilled to host this event at the prestigious Caledonian Club in Belgravia, generously supported by the University of Essex.
Keynote Speaker
We are honoured to welcome Professor Maria Fasli, the first UNESCO Chair in Data Science, Acting Vice-Chancellor at the University of Essex, and a leading expert in Computer Science. Professor Fasli will be sharing her groundbreaking insights on technology and leadership.
Moderator
Dr. Ruth Wandhöfer, Head European Markets at Blackwired.
Panel Discussion: AI & Women’s Security: Risks, Biases, and Opportunities for Protection
Our expert panel will delve into the critical intersection of AI and women’s security, discussing the risks, biases, and emerging opportunities for protecting women in both their professional and personal lives in today’s fast-evolving tech landscape.
Among our distinguished speakers is Sabika Ishaq, Chief Information Security Officer at Grant Thornton Luxembourg, a leading authority in the field of security, Claire Harrison, Future DBT Digital Director, Department for Business & Trade (DBT), and Monica Sasso, Global Financial Services Digital Transformation Lead at RedHat.
Ticket Options
Tickets are available for individual purchase, half tables (5 chairs), or full tables (10 chairs). Early bird tickets are available until 15th June 2025 via Eventbrite.
We are also open to partnerships, sponsorships, or any support you may offer. For more information, please visit our Sponsorship page or contact us at us@techwomen4boards.co.uk.
We are beyond excited for this event and hope you can join us for this spectacular evening on 1st October at the Caledonian Club.
Event Highlights
We look forward to seeing you there!
