Who we are
The Women of the Future Awards are the platform for successful young women in Britain. Now in their twelfth year, the awards continue to unearth and recognise the inspirational stars of tomorrow across diverse sectors.
Nominations for the 2018 Awards
Submit your nomination
We want to showcase the phenomenal female talent in the UK. We are seeking stories of achievers in all fields, from science, to media, to sport. Nominations for the 2018 Awards are currently open and will close on September 7.
Shortlisting and Judging
All nominations are reviewed by the shortlist committee and five candidates per category will be shortlisted for the 2018 Awards. Shortlisted candidates are invited to a judging day for a short interview with their category judges. Judging day will take place on October 15 in London.
Awards ceremony
The Award winners will be announced at the gala dinner on November 14 at the London Hilton on Park Lane.
Eligibility criteria
The Women of the Future Awards are open to all women aged 35 or under (candidates must be aged 35 or under on December 31st 2018). There are three Special Awards that operate outside of this criteria:
- Women of the Future Corporate Award (open to an organisation)
- Women of the Future Mentor Award (open to men and women of any age)
- Women of the Future Young Star Award (open to 16 to 21-year-old girls on December 31st 2018)
Please note that those nominating for the Women of the Future MBA Star Award must be 2016, 2017 or 2018 MBA graduates (aged 35 and under) or those commencing UK-based MBA courses in 2018.
Categories
2018 Judges
Our judges are senior leaders with a broad experience across industry.
Dr Melissa Hungerford
Vice President, Global Talent Management and Inclusion, Avon Products
Bridget Long
Vice President/General Manager of London & South East England, Enterprise Holdings
Winners 2017
Proudly supported by Aviva, the 2017 Awards were held in the presence of Miriam González Durántez, Antonia Romeo, Permanent Secretary of the Department of International Trade, Shadow Home Secretary Diane Abbott and Lewis Lukens, Deputy Chief of Mission of the US Embassy in London.
Emma Mooney
Arts & Culture
Kelly Cole
Business
Joana Baptista
Young Star
Cristina Gavrilovic
Community Spirits
Jessica Leigh Jones
Digital & Technology
CBRE
Corporate Award
Lindsey MacDonald
MBA
Dr Naomi Thompson
Professions
Abbie Hutty
Science
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