Now accepting nominations for women redefining leadership, innovation and impact.
Now accepting nominations for women redefining leadership, innovation and impact.
Some women lead with a title. Others lead with their work, their consistency, or the way they lift the people around them. The Female Voice Awards was created to recognize that kind of leadership, whether it shows up in a boardroom, a classroom, or behind the scenes of a growing business. This is not a popularity contest. This is about honoring women who do the work and often go unseen.
Employees say their best leaders are the ones who quietly make others better.
Women say their contributions go unnoticed unless they speak up for themselves.
Of female business owners cite gender bias as a significant obstacle to success.
Most women do not wait for recognition. They carry teams, lead projects, and build systems that hold everything together. Often, no one tells them thank you. Often, no one sees it until they are gone.
Only one in four C-suite leaders is a woman. Only one in twenty is a woman of color. Women are more likely to mentor others and less likely to be promoted. These are not just stats. These are reminders that recognition still needs to catch up to contribution.
The Female Voice Awards was created to help close that gap. We give women the credit they deserve.
Over the years, the Female Voice Awards has honored women from across industries—business leaders, nonprofit founders, corporate mentors, and community builders. Meet some of the women who’ve been recognized."
These outstanding women will be recognized live at our upcoming gala. Join us as we prepare to honor those making a powerful impact in their fields.
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Meet the incredible women recognized in 2023. Their work and achievements remain a lasting example of strength, excellence, and influence.
Read More →There are four ways a woman can be selected for a Female Voice Award. All paths lead to the same thing being honored live on stage, in front of a room that sees what you bring.
The Female Voice Awards are open to women across all industries and levels of leadership. You do not need to run a business to qualify. You do not need to be well-known. You do not need to have a certain number of followers.
This is for women who:
Award winners are invited to attend the Female Voice Awards Gala on Saturday, December 6, 2025, in Winter Park, Florida. Each honoree receives a custom-designed physical award and is recognized in our official program and the print edition of WomLEAD Magazine. They are featured throughout the event and celebrated in front of peers, sponsors, and invited guests.
We ask all winners to attend the gala in person. Mailing awards creates delays, damage risk, and limits the experience. If you are absolutely unable to attend due to emergency or travel conflict, we can ship your award for a handling fee of $240 including shipping. Please note, we are not responsible for lost or damaged items once they leave our team. Attending in person allows you to fully experience the celebration and be honored as part of the community you helped inspire.
Applications and nominations are now open. You can apply for yourself, nominate someone else, or submit interest as a company partner. Each submission requires a short application form. We ask for honest answers about what you do and why it matters. No essays, no references, no uploads. Just your voice.
There is a one-time fee to submit your application, which supports the review process and administrative costs. If you are selected as a winner and plan to attend the awards ceremony, a gala ticket will be required to participate in person. If you do not attend the event, you may request to have your award shipped for an additional handling and shipping fee. We strongly encourage all winners to join us at the gala to fully experience the recognition.
The Female Voice Awards operates with a nomination fee to ensure we can provide the quality recognition that outstanding women deserve. This approach allows us to maintain high standards and deliver meaningful recognition rather than simply collecting names for a generic list.
Our fee covers the genuine costs of running a thorough review process. Each nomination receives personal attention from our review team, who read every story and carefully consider each candidate's contributions. This takes time, expertise, and resources that automated systems cannot provide. The fee also supports professional design work, press outreach, and creating an exceptional experience for honorees.
This selective process means we can focus on women who are making real impact in their fields and communities. The nomination fee helps us identify serious candidates who understand the value of quality recognition. When someone invests in their nomination, it signals that they or their nominator recognizes the importance of the opportunity.
We believe meaningful recognition requires more than just submitting a form and receiving a digital certificate. Our honorees receive genuine acknowledgment through professional presentations, media coverage, and connections with other accomplished women. Creating this level of quality requires investment in people, processes, and platforms.
The fee structure allows us to maintain our commitment to thorough evaluation and exceptional recognition. We review applications with care, provide feedback when appropriate, and ensure that those selected for honors receive recognition that truly reflects their achievements and potential.
This approach protects the reputation and value of the Female Voice Awards while ensuring that both nominees and their supporters take the process seriously.
Recognize the women who keep your company moving forward. Our sponsorship-based program gives organizations the opportunity to honor standout team members through the Female Voice Awards. Each participating company receives a branded nomination form, reserved seating at the gala, and formal award presentations for selected honorees. Packages include brand exposure, press visibility, and access to leadership-focused experiences during the event. It’s a chance to show that your company values leadership that often goes unseen and voices that make progress possible. Show your support for the women moving your company forward. Get involved today and take part in recognizing their impact.
Honor the women on your team through the Female Voice Awards.
Nominate Your TeamPeople notice where businesses choose to show up. Staying silent says one thing. Being in the room says something else. The Female Voice Awards gathers women who shape teams, lead companies, influence policy, and carry impact others feel whether it’s public or not. Sponsorship is not just a marketing expense. It’s a decision. One that says your company, no matter its size, sees value in women being honored not for who they know but for what they’ve built. This is an invitation to take a seat. Not for attention. Not for credit. Just to be counted among those who show up when it matters.
Prefer to support events that align with their company’s values
Are more loyal to brands that support visibility for women
Say company involvement in equity-focused events improves retention and trust
Feel more connected to brands that invest in real leadership, not marketing trends
Every sponsor who joins us helps create a platform that recognizes women not for show, but for substance. These are the people building companies, leading teams, and making things better for everyone around them. When your brand shows up here, it says something that doesn’t need to be explained.
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2024 Female Voice Awards Gala on March 22, 2025. It was an unforgettable evening celebrating powerful stories, accomplishments, and voices. From the inspiring She's Possible to the energy of the awards ceremony, the day was filled with purpose and connection. We’re grateful to all the attendees, speakers, and honorees who made this Women’s History Month celebration so meaningful.
Stay on top of key milestones for the 2025 Female Voice Awards. Applications close on August 1, 2025, and the gala celebration will take place on January 10, 2026.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at 561-880-8930.
Nominate the women who have moved you with their courage, inspired you with their leadership, or left an indelible mark on your heart. Whether it’s a trailblazing entrepreneur, a community leader, a dedicated educator, or an advocate for social justice; we want to hear about them. Our nominations are now open, until August 1, 2025! Stay tuned for more inspiring stories.