CHAMPIONING AND EMPOWERING WOMEN

The Campaign Inspiring Women Awards UK are back for 2025 to honour those women who lead, innovate and inspire in the marketing, advertising, media, and technology industries within the UK.

We are looking for trailblazers who are shaping the future of the marketing communications landscape. Do you know a remarkable woman or are you one yourself? Nominate now to be recognised among the best. Plus, we are proud to introduce the brand new Allyship Award - this award showcases individuals who champion gender equality, driving us towards a more equitable and inclusive industry.



KEY DATES

Early bird deadline - 17 October

Standard deadline - 14 November

Awards ceremony - March 2025


PRICING

Early bird - £345 +VAT

Rising to the Top £65 + VAT

CATEGORIES


Individual Categories

Allyship Award

The award aims to recognise those who go above and beyond in promoting gender equality and recognise individuals who demonstrate exceptional commitment and action in supporting and empowering women.

By recognising and celebrating outstanding female allyship, this award aims to inspire continued efforts towards a more equitable and inclusive world for women.

CEO of the Year

This award recognises women CEOs who have excelled in providing demonstrated leadership that has been critical to the success of their organisations.

Conquering Creativity

This award recognises inspirational women whose work and ideas have generated  consumer excitement through top-of-class creative thinking. The winner will be a woman who has not only set the standard for creative excellence but also raised the bar.

Diverse Inclusive Workplace

This award recognises a woman who has excelled in supporting diversity and inclusion and fostering an environment of genuine respect and trust in the workplace. 

Entrepreneur of the Year

This award recognises an entrepreneur who has demonstrated exemplary leadership traits.

Health & Wellbeing Award

This award recognises and celebrates the achievements of women for an outstanding contribution to, and promotion of, health and wellbeing. 

Making Media Matter

This award recognises outstanding women who have worked to ignite positive change through making meaningful decisions in media planning and buying. An exceptional woman who has contributed profoundly to our understanding of media and using it for the better.

Mentor of the Year

This award recognises outstanding leadership and implementation of a mentorship program and personal development.

Transforming Technology

This award recognises outstanding women who have ignited positive change by introducing new technology to the industry. An exceptional woman leader who has contributed profoundly to our understanding of technology or deployment of new technology.

Visionary Business Leader

This award recognises an exceptional woman who has not only achieved growth for their businesses but a leader who has contributed in a profound way to our understanding of female leadership.

Rising to the Top

Rising to the Top - Advertising

This award recognises women who have set themselves apart from their peers, have  shown early success in advertising and will maximise their full potential to be the next generation of women leaders in the industry. Open to professionals who are at the age of 30 or under as of 1 December 2024 or with less than 5 years experience in their chosen sector.

Rising to the Top - Marketing

This award recognises women who have set themselves apart from their peers, have  shown early success in marketing and will maximise their full potential to be the  next generation of women leaders in the  industry. Open to professionals who are at the age of 30 or under as of 1 December 2024 or with less than 5 years experience in their chosen sector.

Rising to the Top - Media

This award recognises women who have set themselves apart from their peers, have shown early success in media and will maximise their full potential to be the next generation of women leaders in the industry. Open to professionals who are at the age of 30 or under as of 1 December 2024 or with less than 5 years experience in their chosen sector.

Rising to the Top - Technology

This award recognises women who have set themselves apart from their peers, have shown early success in technology and will maximise their full potential to be the next generation of women leaders in the industry. Open to professionals who are at the age of 30 or under as of 1 December 2024 or with less than 5 years experience in their chosen sector.

REASONS TO NOMINATE YOURSELF:


BE PROUD AND EMPOWER YOURSELF

Take pride in your achievements and empower yourself by joining our hall of fame of incredible, inspiring women. Encourage the next generation!


BOOST YOUR PERSONAL BRAND

Make the shortlist or win, and proudly showcase your achievement on LinkedIn and your website to position yourself as a leader in your sector.


BE RECOGNISED BY INDUSTRY EXPERTS

Gain recognition for your work by putting your name in front of a distinguished panel of judges and benefit from their constructive feedback.


REASONS TO NOMINATE A COLLEAGUE:


CELEBRATE AND APPRECIATE

Now is the time to put forward the remarkable women in your organisation to show them how much their contributions are valued and appreciated.


SHOWCASED ACROSS CAMPAIGN PLATFORMS

Finalists are announced across all Campaign UK channels, reaching audiences of 1.5M monthly page views, 223K followers on X and 50K LinkedIn followers. This visibility magnifies their exceptional achievements.


DEDICATION TO ADDRESSING GENDER INEQUALITY

These awards both uplift the women in your business and, with our new Allyship category, recognise those who go above and beyond in promoting gender equality.

CHAIR OF JUDGES


Kamiqua Lake

CEO and Founder, Coldr

Founder, UK Black Comms Network


"I am honoured to chair this year's Campaign Inspiring Women Awards. Empowering, recognising, and celebrating women who are meaningfully doing things differently in our industry is vital. I can't wait to be inspired by women who are blazing new trails and disrupting the status quo."


HAVE YOUR SAY


Nominations to get involved are welcome from across the sectors, either for yourself or a colleague using the link below. The final judging panel will be comprised of an inclusive range of individuals to fully represent the industry.

A NOTE FROM THE EDITOR


Nicola Merrifield

Premium Content Editor, Campaign


"Celebrating women's achievements across the UK marketing, advertising, media and technology industries, Campaign's Inspiring Women Awards is a chance to be recognised for standout work, while also leading the way for others to follow."

2024 AWARDS HIGHLIGHTS



Thank you to our incredible panel of women who discussed how to make the C-suite more fit for purpose for women.

Media Partner