Introducing the Women Empowerment Awards in China

An award to recognize one senior executive female leader (VP/Director level or above) who has become a successful and influential leader in her chosen field and has also paved the way for others. She is committed to the advancement of women in business in China and engages other leaders to join in these efforts. This outstanding leader is a role model for the next generation and a pioneer for others looking to advance female talent. To be eligible for the individual category awards, the nominee must be part of a business or organization in its local office in China.

An award to recognize one senior executive male leader (VP/Director level or above) who actively champions, sponsors and advocates for women in leadership. He is a visible and engaged ally who has a clearly articulated commitment to gender equality.  He brings others along on this journey and constantly seeks to drive action that delivers meaningful results and increases the representation of women in leadership and throughout the company.

An award to recognize one young woman leader (under 35) who is an innovative leader that advocates for gender equality. She aspires to and has the potential to be a future senior leader. She understands that this role must drive both business results and contribute to strengthening the pipeline of future female leaders. She boldly advocates for female talent and leads courageously.

An award to recognize one multinational corporation that have demonstrated a commitment to real progress in gender equity and engaged people across all genders and all levels of the business to deliver that progress. They are a leading organization for the advancement of women in business in China with a holistic approach to gender equality, actively develops women within the organization to become senior leaders and promotes gender equality throughout the organization.

An award to recognize one Small or Medium Enterprise (SME) that has demonstrated a commitment to real progress in gender equity and engaged people across all genders and all levels of the business to deliver that progress. They are a leading organization for the advancement of women in business in China with a holistic approach to gender equality, actively develops women within the organization to become senior leaders and promotes gender equality throughout the organization.

An award to recognize one company for their market leading employment policies, benefits, or programs that support women and men at all stages of their career lifecycle with strong emphasis on gender equality. This company enables women and men to succeed at home and at work throughout their career, from hiring to retirement. The policies, benefits or program must have documented results and is actively leveraged in the China market.