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Honorary Community Awards
Empower Her (Top Recruiter – Influencer for Diversity)

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Awards category *

Honorary Community Awards
Empower Her (Top Recruiter – Influencer for Diversity)

Transformational Leadership

Recognising women leaders who have driven significant organisational or industry-wide change through innovation, strategy or policy.

Criteria: Impact of Leadership Initiatives

Number of transformative projects/policies successfully implemented.
Employee engagement scores before and after changes.
Operational efficiency improvements (e.g., X% cost savings, Y% process improvement).

Criteria: Innovation Adoption & Business Growth

Number of new strategies or innovations implemented.
Revenue growth percentage or increased market share resulting from changes.
Number of employees trained in new methodologies/processes.

Criteria: Industry Influence & Recognition

Number of speaking engagements at industry events.
Media coverage and thought leadership (published articles, interviews).

Recognition from industry peers (awards, endorsements, rankings).

Rising Talent

Recognising emerging leaders showing great potential and making significant contributions to their organisations or industry.

Criteria: Career Growth & Achievements

Number of promotions or leadership roles attained within a defined period.
Percentage increase in team performance under her leadership.
Successful completion of high-impact projects within the organisation.

Criteria: Contribution to Business Success

Revenue growth or efficiency improvements in her area of responsibility.
Number of innovative solutions implemented and adopted.
Improvement in key business performance indicators (e.g., sales, customer satisfaction).

Criteria: Recognition & Professional Development

Participation in leadership development programs and certifications obtained.
Awards, scholarships, or recognitions received.

Number of industry panels, forums, or networking events participated in.

Governance Excellence

Honouring women who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, governance and strategic oversight as board directors, driving sustainable growth and positive impact in their organisations.

Criteria: Governance & Strategic Impact

Number of boards served on and governance policies influenced.
Improvement in organisational financial performance under her board leadership.
Number of risk mitigation strategies successfully implemented.

Criteria: ESG & Sustainability Leadership

Percentage improvement in ESG compliance scores.
Sustainability initiatives implemented at board level.
Number of organisations influenced in adopting ethical governance.

Criteria: Influence & Board Leadership

Number of mentorship programs for aspiring board members initiated.
Increase in diversity metrics within the board and executive leadership.
Industry recognitions, awards, or honorary board memberships.

Empower Her

KPIs (Applicants should provide data where possible):

% of placements filled by women (individual or organisation level).
% of assignments delivered with gender-balanced shortlists.
Year-on-year improvement in female placements, pipeline growth, or diversity impact metrics.

Policy and Advocacy Impact

Celebrating women executives who champion diversity, mentorship and policy changes in their fields.

Criteria: Policy & Regulatory Impact

Number of policy changes influenced or driven at the organisational or governmental level.
Legislative contributions or advocacy campaigns led.
Increase in corporate policy compliance scores (e.g., DEI, sustainability).

Criteria: Diversity & Inclusion Impact

Percentage increase in female/minority representation in leadership.
Number of mentorship programs initiated and participants impacted.
Retention and promotion rates of underrepresented groups within the organisation.

Criteria: Public Engagement & Awareness

Number of media engagements, public appearances, or articles published.
Participation in global/regional advocacy events (e.g., UN, WEF, government panels).
Growth in social media engagement advocating for change.

Visionary Executive

KPIs

Strategic Vision & Execution
Demonstrates the ability to define and successfully implement a clear, forward-looking strategy that drives sustainable organisational growth or transformation.
Industry Influence & Market Impact
Shapes industry direction through innovation, thought leadership, or market disruption, with measurable impact on sector trends, standards, or competitive positioning.
Leadership & Organisational Transformation
Leads high-performing organisations through complex change, fostering inclusive cultures, strong governance, and long-term value creation.

Country of residence *

Main industry you are in *

Company name that you are running/working for/on the board? *

Number of employees *

0-9
10-49
50-249
250-499
500-999
1,000-2,499
2,500+

Please disclose the name and email of the best person in your organisation that we should inform if you have been shortlisted:

Name and surname

Please share why you should win the award? (max. 350 words). *

Voluntary organisations/memberships/awards (list up to 5).

Please share an example of your work relevant to your application (a link to a post, article or video).

Additional example (2)

Additional example (3)

The Gala Dinner - Awards & Certification Ceremony takes place on 30th June 2026 at The Caledonian Club, London. Will you be able to attend? *

Volunteer Opportunity Techwomen4Boards Leadership Awards are run by an all-volunteer committee of WIT members. Roles include communications/promotions, sponsor outreach, finalist relations, and other logistics. It’s a great opportunity to interact with some of the area’s premier leaders in technology. Interested in getting involved? Contact us@techwomen4boards.co.uk.

Please note that this award is open for applications until the end of April 2026. Up to five candidates will be considered for the Honorary Awards and will be carefully selected by the TechWomen4Boards Committee. The awards will be presented at our Black Tie Gala Dinner.

One of the committee members will contact the selected candidates to inform about the awards and to confirm that the candidate is able to attend the Awards Night/Gala Dinner.

For the shortlisted candidate, getting the award is subject to attending.

Impact and Achievements

Please describe why you deserve an Honorary Award *

Share specific achievements, initiatives, community impact.

What specific contributions have you made to the community in the past 12–24 months? *

Focus on outcomes, social, business or economic impact.

Describe examples of leadership, inclusion or innovation demonstrated. *

Evidence with metrics, stories, testimonials.

What positive change has resulted from these contributions? *

Aim for measurable or clearly observable outcomes.

Supporting Information (Optional)

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Section 1: Applicant Details

Are you applying as: *

Individual recruiter
Recruitment organisation / team

Section 2: Award Questions

How have you/your organisation driven increased gender diversity through recruitment activities in the past 12–24 months? *

What specific strategies have you/your organisation implemented to attract and engage underrepresented female talent? *

How have you/your organisation influenced clients, hiring managers, or internal stakeholders to promote inclusive hiring practices? *

Please provide measurable outcomes that demonstrate your impact on improving gender diversity. *

How do you/your organisation support the development, visibility, or progression of women within your talent networks or industry?

What makes your approach to championing diversity stand out?

The Gala Dinner - Awards & Certification Ceremony takes place on 30th June 2026 at The Caledonian Club, London. Will you be able to attend? *

Please note that in order to be considered for the award, shortlisted finalists will need to secure a seat at the Gala Dinner within one week of the shortlist being published on our website.

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