SHORTLIST ANNOUNCED | AWARDS NIGHT TICKETS NOW ON SALE
The shortlist for the Campaign Inspiring Women Awards has been revealed and now it’s time to come together to celebrate them, claim your trophy and network with the leaders and mentors shaping our industry.
Taking place just three days after International Women's Day, the Campaign Inspiring Women Awards night is more than an awards ceremony. It is a chance to join our growing community, an opportunity to celebrate your team and prove what your organisation stands for.
It is one of the most powerful learning and development moments of the year: a room full of leaders, innovators, mentors, disruptors, culture-shapers and rising voices. Each sharing stories of courage, creativity, resilience and impact.
It’s the kind of night that motivates to lead differently and push our industry forward.
EXCLUSIVE PANEL SESSION
Staying power: Ensuring women can thrive in adland
As part of our inspiring awards ceremony we will be holding an exclusive panel discussion with female founders and CEO's from across the industry. Explore our incredible lineup of panellists below.
Join us as we celebrate, network and learn at this opportunity that only comes around once a year.
"There are still too many glass ceilings and closed doors for women, even in industries where they are the majority. These awards celebrate and highlight the excellence and talent within our industry which is sometimes overshadowed or ignored. More importantly it gives women leaders the chance to connect, meet, collaborate and support each other."
- Effie Kanyua, Founder, We Are Warriors PR (2026 Judge)
KEY INFORMATION
KEY DATES
Award ceremony: Wednesday 11 March 2026
Quaglino's 16 Bury St, London SW1Y 6AJ
Dress code: Smart Casual
(Theatre-style ceremony)
TIMINGS
VIP Drinks Reception: 18:30
Drinks Reception, canapes and bowl food: 18:45
Panel and Awards Ceremony: 20:00
Networking: 21:15
Carriages: 23:00
CHAIR OF JUDGES
Amina Folarin, CEO of OLIVER UK Group

2025 Inspiring Women Awards CEO of the Year & Visionary Business Leader
"To be recognised for leading authentically and purposefully cemented that for me, leadership can come from different backgrounds, walks of life, genders but we can all be great. I will not stop making space for others to rise as that’s just as important as the wins themselves."
- Amina Folarin
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 2025 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 2025 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 2025 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 2025 or with less than 5 years experience in their chosen sector.
A NOTE FROM THE EDITOR
Gemma Charles
Deputy Editor, Campaign
"Campaign’s Inspiring Women Awards really matters as it’s a chance for the industry to come together and recognise the fantastic work undertaken by women across the UK marketing, advertising, media and tech sectors."
CHARITY PARTNER
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