Each year, the She Inspires Awards bring forward stories that might otherwise remain quietly woven into the fabric of communities, businesses and organisations. Stories of women who lead with courage, create opportunities for others, build enterprises, support families, challenge barriers and shape change in ways that ripple far beyond their own lives.
For over a decade, She Inspires has celebrated women who are rising, rebuilding, innovating and serving. Some are founders and leaders of thriving organisations. Others are educators, carers, community champions, creatives or professionals quietly transforming the spaces they inhabit. Many never set out to seek recognition. Yet their impact deserves to be seen, shared and celebrated.
Every nomination begins with a simple act: someone choosing to recognise the difference another woman is making.
Since the nomination window opened for the She Inspires Awards 2026, nominations have been arriving from across sectors and communities. Each one carries a story — of resilience, dedication, innovation or compassion. Some nominations come from colleagues who have watched a leader lift others up. Some from clients whose lives have been changed. Others from friends, families and communities who want to honour someone whose work has touched many lives.
But the nomination window does not stay open forever.
Nominations for the She Inspires Awards 2026 close on 31 March.
After that date, the judging process begins — a careful and thoughtful journey involving a diverse panel of respected judges drawn from business, education, health, community leadership and beyond. Many of these judges are themselves former finalists and winners, continuing the She Inspires tradition of giving back.
The Awards are not simply about a moment on stage. They are about recognising impact, building connections and strengthening a network of women who continue to support and uplift one another long after the ceremony.
If you know a woman whose work deserves recognition — a leader, entrepreneur, educator, innovator, campaigner, mentor or rising star — this is the moment to put her forward. Your nomination could be the first step in ensuring her story is seen and celebrated.
And if you have been thinking about nominating someone but have not yet done so, now is the time.
Take a moment. Reflect on the women around you.
Who is making a difference that deserves to be recognised?
Submit your nomination before 31 March.
Visit www.sheinspires.org.uk, go to Awards, and complete the nomination form for the She Inspires Awards 2026.
Because recognition matters.
Because stories of impact deserve to be shared.
And because when one woman rises, she inspires many more to follow.
