Female CEO of the Year Awards

CEO Monthly is proud to present the Female CEO of the Year Awards 2025!

Now in the fourth year, this prestigious awards programme is dedicated to recognising and celebrating the remarkable achievements of female CEOs who are driving the global economy, shaping industries, and leading businesses toward success. The Female CEO of the Year Awards 2025 shines a spotlight on the power, influence, and incredible impact that women in leadership roles have across the business world.

Female CEOs are not only powerful leaders but also vital pillars of both economic progress and social change. As business leaders, they are steering organisations toward new heights, creating innovative solutions, fostering inclusive work environments, and advocating for positive societal transformation. Women leading at the highest levels of business have proven time and again that they are indispensable to shaping the future of industries and communities alike.

In a world that is constantly evolving, the leadership of women is more essential than ever. Female CEOs are navigating through unprecedented challenges, from economic shifts and technological advancements to social equity issues, all while driving profitability and growth in their respective companies. Their influence goes far beyond traditional business measures; they are reshaping the corporate landscape by addressing societal needs, supporting diversity, and leading with empathy and innovation.

The business world, as we know it today, is benefitting greatly from female leadership across industries ranging from finance and technology to healthcare, education, and beyond. These women are not only business leaders but also change agents, ensuring that their organisations are at the forefront of progress and contributing to a more sustainable and equitable society. They are pushing boundaries, setting new benchmarks, and breaking down barriers that have traditionally held women back in the corporate world.

The Female CEO of the Year Awards 2025 will honour these trailblazers who are redefining leadership, making a tangible difference in their organisations and in their communities. Whether guiding multinational corporations, steering successful startups, or leading nonprofits, the women nominated for this award have demonstrated exceptional vision, resilience, and the ability to make bold, strategic decisions that drive growth and foster positive societal change.

Entering the Female CEO of the Year Awards 2025 provides an incredible opportunity to showcase the outstanding contributions of female business leaders who are changing the world for the better. From the CEOs of established global enterprises to those leading fast-growing ventures, all women driving business success are encouraged to take part.

Nominations are now open for individuals and third parties. Our expert panel will carefully assess nominees based on their leadership achievements, innovation, and contributions to the economy and society. With a commitment to fairness, every candidate will be evaluated on their merit and impact. If you know an exceptional female CEO who deserves to be celebrated for her achievements, we encourage you to submit a nomination and help ensure her efforts are recognised on this prestigious platform.

The CEO Monthly team work ardently to identify great business leaders, driving many of the nominations themselves. We also encourage external nominations via the subscribers of the magazine, online visitors, social media followers, clients and wider circulation. Nominating parties are invited to put forward either CEOs of third-party businesses whom they hold in high regard, or the CEO of the business which they are a part of.

All nominees are formally requested to accept their nomination. Should any firm or individual rather decline at this point, they are simply taken out of the running. Those formally accepting are given the opportunity to submit additional materials in support of their nomination. Although there is no obligation to complete and supply material, we have found that many nominees value this stage, in the process, as much as our research team do.

Our dedicated research team will assess all information presented to them. The team gather information independently from a variety of publicly accessible sources, which are assessed alongside any material supplied by a nominating party or the nominee themselves. The research team casts their final judgment, based on various criteria such as: business performance whilst the CEO has been in the position, any dramatic or positive change within the business since the CEO took the helm, feedback from any stakeholders during this time and any new innovations within the timeframe.

Once winners are selected, they are personally notified before any public announcement is made, allowing time for any communications throughout the wider business and the coordination of marketing strategies. Unfortunately, not everyone can be a winner; however, all who take part are encouraged to come back next year. Once the press embargo is lifted, details of our award winners will be made public via the website, award winners’ magazine and subscriber newsletter.

We are prepared to offer a range of promotional packages and items to winners in the Global CEO Excellence Awards, which vary from inclusion in the free-of-charge winners’ directory, to trophies, content in our magazine and on our website.

We encourage all winners to publicly announce their win independently in order to gain maximum exposure for them personally and for their business. Announcements via company websites, social media, via publicly released press releases, and through local and national press are all great ways of maximising the exposure which can be gained from such a great achievement. If you have need of further advice, on how to publicise your win, please feel free to get in touch. We are happy to assist our clients with their needs.

Female CEO of the Year Awards (2025)