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Women Leading Change Awards | CampaignCampaign’s Women Leading Change Awards is setting out to champion the change makers, leaders, achievers and rising stars in the media, advertising and marketing industry.Women Leading Change Awards | Campaign Menu Home Guides Categories Judges Results Shortlists Winners Gallery Partners Q&A Contact Us Guidelines & Information ENTRY PACK HOW TO ENTER ENTRY PLATFORM GUIDE ENTER NOW Duplicate Trophy Order Register for Virtual Presentation CONFERENCE BOOK NOW REGISTER YOUR INTEREST Facebook Twitter Linkedin Youtube Home Guides Categories Judges Results Shortlists Winners Gallery Partners Q&A Contact Us Guidelines & Information ENTRY PACK HOW TO ENTER ENTRY PLATFORM GUIDE ENTER NOW Duplicate Trophy Order Register for Virtual Presentation CONFERENCE BOOK NOW REGISTER YOUR INTEREST fa fa-1x fa-facebook waves-effect social icon icon-x waves-effect social fa fa-1x fa-linkedin waves-effect social fa fa-1x fa-youtube-play waves-effect social Early Bird Entry Deadline:Friday, 13 February 2026 Standard Entry Deadline:Thursday, 12 March 2026 Final Entry Deadline:Wednesday, 25 March 2026 Introduction Now in its tenth year, Campaign’s Women Leading Change Award recognises women who move the industry forward, those who take ownership, lift others around them, set direction and change how leadership is practised in real workplaces. This award exists to make that work visible. The women we celebrate lead business transformation, build better ways of working, bolster creative and business outcomes, and make room for opportunities that didn’t exist before. They push progress forward even when the conditions around them don’t make it easy. Across Asia-Pacific over the past year, their impact has shown up in leadership, technology, strategy, sustainability, communications, and the marketing community. Some are established figures. Others are still early in their journey but have already changed the culture of the workplaces they’re part of. For 2026, the awards recognise where the industry is tilting. New categories include Influencer Marketing Pioneer for individual leaders, and campaign honours for AdTech Innovation, Content Marketing Excellence, ESG-Focused Marketing and Social Impact Initiatives. If you’ve made a real difference in the last 12 months or you are a rising talent whose already carving the path ahead, we love to hear your story. Nominate yourself or someone whose work genuinely deserves to be recognised. Nikita Mishra Editor Campaign Asia-Pacific General Guidelines & Information WHO SHOULD ENTER The Women Leading Change Awards is open to all women except Diversity & Inclusion Champion which is open to both men and women across all industries and sectors. Nominees who have raised awareness demonstrated outstanding leadership, fostered groundbreaking innovation, driven change, and made an impact during the eligibility period. ELIGIBILITY PERIOD All entries should relate to achievements ONLY during the period 1 January 2025 – 25 March 2026. Written entries that do not focus on the eligibility period but include achievements outside the eligibility period, will be disqualified. Campaign reserves the right to reject any work it feels does not comply with the spirit of the awards. DATES & DEADLINES Early Bird Entry Deadline:  Friday, 13 February 2026 Standard Entry Deadline:  Thursday, 12 March 2026 Final Entry Deadline:  Wednesday, 25 March 2026 Shortlists Announcement: Monday, 27 April 2026 Winners Announcement: Tuesday, 19 May 2026 Note: All cut-off times for respective deadlines are at 6PM Hong Kong time (UTC/GMT +8:00). ENTRY FEE Early Bird Entry Fee: HKD2,990 Standard Entry Fee: HKD3,300 Final Entry Fee: HKD3,950 Entry fees are payable in Hong Kong Dollars (HKD). A separate fee is required for each entry submission. Entry fees are due at the time of submission and are non-refundable. Entry submissions that are not paid for will NOT proceed to the judging stage and Haymarket Media Limited will retain the right to claim for the unpaid entry fees. FIND OUT MORE TERMS AND CONDITIONS Shortlist 2025 View List Winner 2025 View List 2026 Judges The Women Leading Change Awards judging panel will include an independent jury consisting of industry experts and client marketers from across Asia-Pacific. Anna Soliman Agency Development Lead APAC Meta Annie Boo Head of APAC & China LEGO Agency LEGO Toy (Shanghai) Ayesha Huda Chief Marketing Officer Mars Petcare India Deepa Dey Business Mentor and Comms Consultant Dhiren Amin Chief Customer Officer Income Insurance Evonne Lum Head of Brand, Marketing & Communications, Asia-Pacific EY Jacqueline Choi Chief Officer, Marketing Prudential Joan Kang Vice President, Commercialization & Marketing Services, Consumer Acquisition & Engagement Mastercard Asia Pacific Madhavi Lall Managing Director & Head- Human Resources, India Deutsche Bank Megha Thapar Asia Pacific Lead, Community and Culture CBRE Melissa Joy Valdez Vice President & Head of Customer Relationship Marketing & Loyalty Bank of the Philippine Islands Shalini Seneviratne Marketing Director Kimberly Clark Awards Categories A Gold, Silver, and Bronze will be awarded for the Campaign and Company categories, and a GOLD Winner and High Commendation for Individual categories. For Grand Prix we will be awarding one GOLD Winner. It will be subjected to the judges’ unanimous decision on what type of awards are to be given in the respective categories. This may also result in awards being given of the same type or no award. In cases where there are three or fewer entries in the category, the judges will unanimously decide whether there should be a shortlist and/or whether an entry is awarded any type of award in the final round of judging. Individual Campaign Company Special Grand Prix IN01. Business Leader This award recognises women who have not only achieved growth for their businesses but also demonstrated strategic direction during the eligibility period, through honed business acumen and strong industry networks. * Open to professionals with suggested range of 15+ years of professional experience, an executive level position or industry equivalent, and who are recognised by others as exceptional leaders. IN02. CEO of the Year This award recognises any women CEOs who have excelled in providing demonstrated leadership that has been critical to the business's success. Open to all leaders, owners, entrepreneurs, founders, employed professionals, and self-employed women who promote excellence among CEOs and C-Level executives and high professional standards among peers. IN03. Chief Marketer This award honours women who have made significant contributions to marketing, resulting in ground-breaking work for their brand as well as the industry. The nominee will be someone who challenges the norms of marketing and has achieved tangible success with their products and brand. IN04. Creative Captain This award recognises inspirational women whose work and ideas have generated consumer excitement through top-class creative thinking. The winner will be a woman who has not only set the standard for creative excellence but also raised the bar. IN05. Digital Transformational Leader This award is set to recognise women who lead and implement digital capabilities, and platforms through cutting-edge technology to drive and sustain the company's internal operations or products and services for customers. IN06. Diversity & Inclusion Champion This award honours men and women at all levels of business who have made outstanding contributions, influenced, or brought about cultural change in support of diversity, equality, and inclusion. * This category is open to both men and women who champion D&I. IN07. Emerging Leader This award recognises up-and-coming women who have demonstrated exemplary work and shown excellent leadership by breaking down barriers and traditional silos while achieving business success. The nominee should demonstrate how she has empowered women, developed new business growth, and created an engaging work environment. * Open to professionals with a suggested minimum of 8 years of professional experience or above. IN08. Entrepreneurship of the Year This award recognises an entrepreneur who has demonstrated exemplary leadership traits. Open to women who work in a private-sector business entity and have owned a business in operation for at least three years. The nominee must be a founder or co-founder of a business and be currently engaged in an active role. IN09. Fintech Woman Leader This award recognises an individual's achievement and contribution in leading the fintech-related areas of financial services. The winner will be a woman leader who has exemplified exemplary leadership, had a significant impact on their business success, and continues to drive innovation and growth. IN10. Game Changer of the Year This award recognises visionary leaders with game-changing ideas who have used innovative techniques that led to behaviour shifts and continue to create innovative new paths to change the status quo. The nominee should have shown extraordinary dedication and made a significant contribution to workplace diversity and inclusion. IN11. HR Management Champion This award recognises an individual who is innovative and driving change and that demonstrated excellence with great leadership, communication, and strategic planning to drive results and transformation. IN12. Influencer Marketing Pioneer (NEW) This award honors an individual who has demonstrated visionary leadership and innovation in influencer marketing, setting new benchmarks for creativity, authenticity, and measurable impact. IN13. Innovator of the Year This award is set to recognise individual women who led innovation that they have initiated, launched, and developed during the eligibility period. * Open to professionals with a minimum of 8 years of related experience and in a leadership role. IN14. Mentor of the Year This award recognises exceptional leadership, mentorship programme implementation, and personal development. The mentor or coach should have at least one year of mentoring or coaching experience with one or more mentees, at least eight years of leadership experience, an excellent track record of staff engagement and retention, and be an inspiration to both men and women. IN15. Rising Star This award recognises young women as leaders of tomorrow who have set themselves apart from their peers, have shown early success in their field, and will maximise their full potential to be the next generation of women leaders in the industry. * Open to up-and-coming young talents who have around 5-8 years of professional-related experience. Nominees within a senior role including Director, Managing Director, C-Suite, or Founder/Owner will not be accepted. IN16. Sustainability Leader The award recognises a women leader who is leading change through sustainability strategies and initiatives. A catalyst for change to advance sustainable development goals and drive strategic growth. IN17. Technology Chief This award recognises outstanding women who have worked to spark positive change in the industry by introducing new technology. The nominee should have shown a significant contribution to the understanding of technology or the deployment of new technology. IN18. Vision Leader This award recognises an exceptional woman leader who has made a significant contribution to the understanding of female leadership in the industry and who has shown the highest degree of performance, great business judgment, and a significant sphere of influence both within and beyond the company. IN19. Young Business Leader This award recognises women who have not only achieved growth for their businesses but also demonstrated strategic direction and leadership competencies during the eligibility period through honed business acumen and strong industry networks. * Open to professionals with a suggested range of 8–15 years of professional-related experience. Nominees within a management role including Managing Director, C-Suite, or Founder/Owner will not be accepted. CA01. AdTech Campaign Excellence (NEW) This award honors campaigns demonstrating the innovative use of technology with precision, integrity, and adherence to ethical standards. The campaign should showcase measurable improvements in technological implementation, deliver substantial business benefits, and create a remarkable impact while adhering to ethical standards. CA02. Best Content Marketing Campaign (NEW) This award celebrates campaigns demonstrating the strategic power of content to achieve key business objectives through innovative storytelling and creative execution. CA03. Best ESG-Focused Marketing Campaign (NEW) This award recognizes campaigns that integrate Environmental, Social, and Governance principles into their marketing strategy. The campaign should highlight sustainability, ethical practices, and governance while delivering measurable impact and long-term values. CA04. Social Impact Marketing Excellence (NEW) This award recognizes campaigns that drive meaningful social change and create a positive impact on communities through innovative strategies and authentic storytelling. CC01. Best Company for Women This award sets out to recognise all types of businesses that have provided a positive and supportive workplace for women, driving and developing practices that ensure women have a fair and positive work experience and opportunity to contribute and develop talent personally and professionally. * Eligible companies must have a minimum of 60% female full-time employees and a minimum of 30% female employees in management or leadership positions. CC02. Best Employee Engagement This award recognises companies that are dedicated to boosting employee engagement and developing an inclusive workplace culture. CC03. Best Learning & Development This award honours an organisation that cultivates a learning culture and provides an environment that promotes growth, drives engagement, and empowers employees to hone and advance their skills through ongoing professional development. CC04. Mental Health & Wellbeing Awards of the Year This award recognises initiatives that successfully drove awareness of mental health and helped reduce the stigma associated with mental illness whilst contributing and promoting of health and wellbeing. SP01. Woman Leading Change of the Year This award recognises an inspiring woman who has made a significant and long-term business contribution to creating smarter and more inclusive working environments during the eligibility period. As a role model or mentor that shows dedication to the advancement of women in their industry, how she demonstrated the ability to change and how to lead change effectively and showed exemplary leadership, abilities that enable others to succeed. GP01. Best Workplace For Women The award is given to the company with the highest accumulated points based on our scoring system. The company that obtains the highest aggregated score, with a minimum of two (2) Gold wins, followed by Silver and Bronze. Individual or Special Category: Winner - 10 points Company Category: Gold - 8 points; Silver - 6 points; Bronze - 1 point Campaign Category: Gold - 8 points; Silver - 6 points; Bronze - 1 point Eligibility Criteria: To qualify, a company must secure a minimum of 2 Gold awards across at least 2 different categories, which may include Campaign, Company, Individual, or Special categories. Find out more 2025 Gallery 2026 Partners All partners benefit from exposure to the Campaign audience via a multi-channel marketing campaign, providing ample opportunities for prospective clients to engage with your brand before, during and after the event. For more information on partnership opportunities please contact: Richard Fahy Commercial Director, Campaign Asia-Pacific richard.fahy@haymarket.asia Speaker 1 CEO ABC Agency Close Contact Us Zamir Khan Director of Awards & Training Events, Asia zamir.khan@haymarket.asia Kaling Man Head of Awards & Training Events kaling.man@haymarket.asia General Award Enquiry Women Leading Change Awards Team wlca@haymarket.asia Partnership Enquiry – Richard Fahy Commercial Director, Campaign Asia-Pacific richard.fahy@haymarket.asia Official WeChat Account: CampaignAsia Copyright © 2026 CampaignAsia. All rights reserved. Terms and Conditionsenusen-US1773305579https://womenleadingchange.asia

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