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Nominations will reopen in 2027!
Nomination campaign
Nominations are due to open in early 2027.
Shortlisting and Judging
All nominations are reviewed by a trusted panel of key AWA supporters, chaired by Sir Nick Young, to shortlist candidates. Those candidates will be invited to an informal networking event in central London where the shortlisting panel meets the candidates. Candidates also have the opportunity to connect with one another, fostering valuable relationships.
List Publication
The AWA list publication will be announced in May 2027.
Celebratory Event
A prestigious celebration introducing the 2027 cohort to the alumnae community, showcasing new stories of success and resilience, fostering meaningful connections, and recognising the organisations championing diversity at the highest level.
Eligibility criteria
- Candidates must be based in UK
- Candidates must be born in one of the countries highlighted in this map, or be born into an ethnic group or had at least one grandparent from one of the countries identified in this map.
2024 Judges
Our judges are senior leaders with a broad experience across industry.
Professor Robin Banerjee
Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Global and Civic Engagement, University of Sussex
Mel Nebhrajani CB
Director General, Litigation with Justice and Security, Government Legal Department
Lorida Watson
Senior Client Relationship Manager, Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
AWA Winners 2024
2024 AWA Young Achiever Joint Winner Crystelle Pereira
2024 AWA Chairman’s Award Winner Fawzia Koofi
2024 AWA Entrepreneur Award Winner Amina Khan
2024 AWA Young Achiever Award Joint Winner Sheherazad Kapadia
2024 AWA Technology & Digital Award Winner Dr Narisa Chauvidul-Aw
2024 AWA Sport Award Winner Charan Kaur Dhesi
2024 AWA Social & Humanitarian Winner Diana Chao
2024 AWA Science Award Winner Manjinder Virk
2024 AWA Public Service Award Winner Arunima Misra
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