Deadline: 9th September 2024 | The awards recognise the inspirational stars of tomorrow across diverse sectors in Southeast Asia – the trailblazers who are not afraid to question stereotypes, break boundaries and drive positive change through courage, hard work and determination.
“This initiative is an integral part of our vision to build a global, collaborative network of women. We believe the strength of our brand in the UK, as well as our expertise and experience means that we are in a strong position to positively impact different regions through our programme. So why Asia for our first awards outside of the UK?”
Talent shortages are more widespread in Asia than any other region – more than 48% of Asia Pacific employees say that talent shortages pose difficulties in the hiring process. Tapping into under-utilised talent pools is crucial in order to ease the talent shortage in Asia – Women as a demographic group represent an extremely large untapped resource. We believe that the WOF programme can encourage, motivate and provide role models to inspire and strengthen the female talent pipeline and in the process create a global community of supportive and collaborative women.
The Women of the Future Awards Southeast Asia are open to all women aged 35 or under (candidates must be aged 35 or under on December 31st 2024) and who are citizens or permanent residents of one of the 11 qualifying countries in Southeast Asia. All shortlisted candidates will be asked to attend an informal virtual interview with the judges. Please ensure the candidate is available. Winners will be announced on November 27th, 2024. The judges’ decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
ARTS & CULTURE
Are you a budding actress or an energetic film producer, an artist or a choreographer? This award acknowledges the creative forces of the future – rising stars among performing artists and those behind the scenes.
ESG (ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL AND GOVERNANCE) AWARD. This award recognises the phenomenal achievements of female trailblazers across all industries, at the forefront of ESG in Southeast Asia today. We want to showcase the rising stars across all different aspects of ESG who have made a lasting and positive impact on their organisations, environment and wider society.
BUSINESS
This award is for dedicated businesswomen, thriving in South East Asia. This award is open to employees of both public, publicly quoted and privately owned organizations.
COMMUNITY SPIRIT & PUBLIC SERVICE
This category recognises the extraordinary and varied contributions of traditional “public servants”, charity and volunteer workers. We are also seeking submissions from community-spirited young women in business, philanthropic individual and entrepreneurs leading positive social action.
ENTREPRENEUR
This award identifies and celebrates younger entrepreneurs who are really going places. Judges will be looking for candidates who have already started to build a business (or businesses), and who can show they have the ambition, energy, skill and vision to scale the heights.
MEDIA & COMMUNICATIONS
This award acknowledges the rising stars among media professionals.
MENTOR OF THE YEAR
This award recognises active mentors behind the success of younger women in Southeast Asia. This award pays tribute to some of the most influential and unsung heroes and heroines who are strengthening the pipeline of female talent in the region. The award is open to men and women of all ages. They do not have to be citizens of the countries but have to have lived in Southeast Asia for at least 2 years.
PROFESSIONS
This award recognises women who are making a significant contribution in the professions of law, medicine, architecture, accounting, insurance and education in the region.
PROPERTY, CONSTRUCTION & INFRASTRUCTURE
This award is for female professionals who shape the world we live in through their work in either property, construction or infrastructure.
SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY & DIGITAL
This category recognises a group of truly remarkable young females, forging new ground in scientific endeavours, as well as ground-breaking achievements in the worlds of digital and technology.
SOCIAL ENTREPRENEUR
This award identifies and celebrates altruistic social entrepreneurs who have founded an enterprise focused on achieving sustainable and meaningful social change through their work and who show they have the ambition, energy, skill and vision to positively impact and optimise social value creation.
SPORT
An award recognising the rising female stars of sport.
Important dates
NOMINATIONS CLOSE: SEPTEMBER 9TH, 2024
JUDGING INTERVIEWS: OCTOBER 14TH – 18TH, 2024
WINNERS ANNOUNCEMENT: NOVEMBER 27TH, 2024
Find out more and nominate someone today at the official link below:
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Apply before 9th September, 2024