Nominations are now open for the 2020 Empowered Woman Awards.
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Held by The Leadership Institute, the awards are open to talented leaders, whether they are emerging in their field or have long established careers; whether they are are working in large organisations or running their own business.
Nominations are open until February 14. They can be made at www.theleadershipinstitute.com.au/
Finalists will be announced on February 19 and the winner decided by a public vote.
The Leadership Institute CEO Dana Lightbody said: "Every day, women are overcoming hurdles to become business leaders and we felt it was time to create a platform to celebrate defying the odds, being disruptors and creating stronger, more inclusive workplaces."
"If you are, or you know a woman who is ambitious, successful, daring and empowered then nominate today," she said.
The Empowered Woman Awards categories are:
The Entrepreneurial Leader: The Entrepreneurial Leader is awarded to a woman with at least a 40 per cent share in a business started since January 2016. She demonstrates strong business acumen in delivering new and innovative products or services that have made an impact on the market.
The Emerging Leader: The Emerging Leader is awarded to a woman who is rising in her field. She demonstrates strong leadership characteristics despite only being in a leadership or managerial role for less than two years, or not having a 'traditional' leadership or managerial role. She inspires those around her, and shows the potential to become a leader of tomorrow.
The Empowered Leader: The Established Leader is awarded to a woman who has at least two years of leadership experience. She thrives in her role and shows exemplary passion for her industry or field. She is an advocate for the success of others and uses her voice to create opportunities for younger women in her field.
To nominate yourself or a colleague, visit www.theleadershipinstitute.com.au/empowered-awards