Let's

celebrate

women

It’s time to take down the wall of invisibility, brick by brick.

in the

workplace

It’s time to take down the wall of invisibility, brick by brick.

History is full of invisible women. Women who have made major contributions in science, economics, business, media and arts and whose work has gone unnoticed.

Women play a vital role in shaping our world, driving innovation, and creative inclusive environments across industries and organisations. Their contributions are undeniable, and their leadership deserves to be recognized and celebrated. The Women Visibility Awards are designed to honor exceptional women who have made significant contributions in various sectors, breaking barriers and paving the way for others to follow.

This is a great opportunity for companies to show the inspiring women working there because it takes one to get another one. It’s more than just employer branding and recruitment. This is because real life role models can empower more women in the business world to reach for the top and they contribute to a more inclusive and successful workplace.

By nominating your employees, you’re not just celebrating their individual journeys, but also sending a strong message about your commitment to diversity, inclusion, and creating a space where women can thrive. The awards shine a light on role models, paving the way for others to rise and achieve their full potential.

We’re inviting companies only to nominate their high potential women and Mavericks (advocates for gender equality). Research suggests that women in business get less visibility than their male counterparts and the WVA are here to change that!

Take this opportunity to honor the women who are shaping your company and the world around them. Nominate them today and be part of creating a future where women leaders are celebrated and empowered. Celebrate the Power of Women Leaders: Nominate Today!

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Empowers women who are setting new standards and challenging the status quo.

Winners of 2025

Peggy Brandon

Are you the one who wrote the future in The one to watch in arts and media

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The one to watch in arts and media
Peggy Brandon

Sandra Masiliso

Are you the one who wrote the future in The one who puts our planet and people first

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The one who puts our planet and people first

“True change is not a sprint but a marathon, one that demands persistence, courage, and an unwavering commitment to dismantling barriers. By amplifying voices, challenging inequities, and creating systemic solutions, we can build a world where every individual, regardless of background has the opportunity to thrive.”

Sandra Masiliso

Laura Lee

Are you the one who wrote the future in The one who built the strongest sisterhood

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The one who built the strongest sisterhood
Laura Lee

Romy Vos

Are you the one who wrote the future in The one who wrote the future in tech

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The one who wrote the future in tech
Romy Vos

Katy Nunn

Are you the one who wrote the future in The one who puts our planet and people first

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The one who puts our planet and people first

"My leadership is defined by a commitment to opening doors for others, empowering individuals to thrive, and driving meaningful change. I lead with purpose—creating opportunities, fostering inclusive growth, and championing the advancement of women across all levels. My ability to align people strategy with business success has not only strengthened FutureBrand’s culture but also positioned it as a thought leader in equity, sustainability, and responsible business." Katy Nunn

Katy Nunn

Mieke Flierhuis

Are you the one who wrote the future in The one who inspired us in financial matters

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The one who inspired us in financial matters

MEER INVESTEREN IN VROUWELIJKE ONDERNEMERS LOONT

Mieke Flierhuis

Myriam Abdellaoui

Are you the one who wrote the future in The one who inspired us in financial matters

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The one who inspired us in financial matters
Myriam Abdellaoui

Ana Melara

Are you the one who wrote the future in The one who made a mark in sales or marketing

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The one who made a mark in sales or marketing
Ana Melara

JEEVITHA VIGNESH

Are you the one who wrote the future in The one who broke the Rules

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The one who broke the Rules

Breaking Barriers: A Wonder woman's Journey from Shadows to Light

JEEVITHA VIGNESH

Robert Swaak

Are you the one who wrote the future in The one who was the biggest Maverick

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The one who was the biggest Maverick
Robert Swaak

Sophie van der Giessen

Are you the one who wrote the future in The one who made a mark in sales or marketing

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The one who made a mark in sales or marketing
Sophie van der Giessen

Abdellah Dami

Are you the one who wrote the future in The one who was the biggest Maverick

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The one who was the biggest Maverick

‘Justice is only real when it applies to everyone, regardless of gender.’

Abdellah Dami

Carmen Loh

Are you the one who wrote the future in The one who made a mark in sales or marketing

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The one who made a mark in sales or marketing

"Trying is the only way to discover what’s possible. Even when something feels out of reach, you might surprise yourself with what you can achieve."

Carmen Loh

Shantie Singh

Are you the one who wrote the future in The one to watch in arts and media

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The one to watch in arts and media

Tell the stories of the unseen

Shantie Singh

Nienke Schram

Are you the one who wrote the future in The one who built the strongest sisterhood

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The one who built the strongest sisterhood
Nienke Schram

Rachida El moussaoui

Are you the one who wrote the future in The one who broke the Rules

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The one who broke the Rules
Rachida El moussaoui

Faiza Oulahsen

Are you the one who wrote the future in The one who broke the Rules

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The one who broke the Rules
Faiza Oulahsen

Imara Limon

Are you the one who wrote the future in The one to watch in arts and media

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The one to watch in arts and media
Imara Limon

Sepideh Zarrinkelk

Are you the one who wrote the future in The one who wrote the future in tech

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The one who wrote the future in tech

"De vriendinnen met wie ik opgroeide, is geleerd om bang te zijn." ("The friends I grew up with, are taught to be afraid."

Sepideh Zarrinkelk

Bianca Brueckner

Are you the one who wrote the future in The one who wrote the future in tech

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The one who wrote the future in tech
Bianca Brueckner

Ferdi Felderhof

Are you the one who wrote the future in The one who was the biggest Maverick

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The one who was the biggest Maverick

"THE Women in 'DuckSTAD' hadn't had such a big role for a long time, but that has changed in recent years, and rightfully so, don't you think?"

Ferdi Felderhof

Monique Lempers

Are you the one who wrote the future in The one who puts our planet and people first

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The one who puts our planet and people first
Monique Lempers

Ikram Choho

Are you the one who wrote the future in The one who built the strongest sisterhood

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The one who built the strongest sisterhood

“Ik wou dat je mijn ware aard kon zien. Achter mijn lichaam en etiketten stroomt een rivier van tederheid en kwetsbaarheid. Achter de stereotypen en veronderstellingen ligt een dal van openheid en authenticiteit. Achter herinneringen en ego ligt een oceaan van bewustzijn en compassie.” Uit: Dingen die je alleen ziet als je er de tijd voor neemt. – Haemin Sunim.

Ikram Choho

Renee Wansink

Are you the one who wrote the future in The one who inspired us in financial matters

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The one who inspired us in financial matters
Renee Wansink

Alyona Volkova

Are you the one who wrote the future in The one to watch in arts and media

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The one to watch in arts and media
Alyona Volkova

Helene Van Santen

Are you the one who wrote the future in The one to watch in arts and media

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The one to watch in arts and media

SHOOT FOR THE MOON, EVEN IF YOU MISS YOU'LL LAND AMONG THE STARS (THIS IS HER LIFE'S MOTTO)

Helene Van Santen

Marian Duff

Are you the one who wrote the future in The one to watch in arts and media

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The one to watch in arts and media
Marian Duff

Daria Mikolaevskaia

Are you the one who wrote the future in The one who built the strongest sisterhood

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The one who built the strongest sisterhood
Daria Mikolaevskaia

Julia Jakimenko

Are you the one who wrote the future in The one who built the strongest sisterhood

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The one who built the strongest sisterhood
Julia Jakimenko

Chantal Stoffelsma

Are you the one who wrote the future in The one who built the strongest sisterhood

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The one who built the strongest sisterhood

Creating inclusive communities of like-minded women, to support each other's development and fund education for those with limited financial means, is key

Chantal Stoffelsma

Judith Sanders

Are you the one who wrote the future in The one who inspired us in financial matters

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The one who inspired us in financial matters
Judith Sanders

Leontine Koens-betz

Are you the one who wrote the future in The one who inspired us in financial matters

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The one who inspired us in financial matters
Leontine Koens-betz

Janis Götz

Are you the one who wrote the future in The one who inspired us in financial matters

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The one who inspired us in financial matters

Delete everything in your mind that is not moving you forward.

Janis Götz

Naima Zemmouri

Are you the one who wrote the future in The one who made a mark in sales or marketing

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The one who made a mark in sales or marketing
Naima Zemmouri

Suzanne den Breems

Are you the one who wrote the future in The one who made a mark in sales or marketing

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The one who made a mark in sales or marketing

In de discussies omtrent diversiteit zijn we soms geneigd te denken in categorieën “mannen” en “vrouwen”, en gaan we voorbij aan het feit dat er binnen deze groepen natuurlijk ook enorme verschillen zijn. En gelukkig maar, want ieder mens is uniek!

Suzanne den Breems

Mirjam Schuele

Are you the one who wrote the future in The one who made a mark in sales or marketing

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The one who made a mark in sales or marketing

We have to be more critical in order to do not only our most but our best.

Mirjam Schuele

Catherine Crossman

Are you the one who wrote the future in The one who puts our planet and people first

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The one who puts our planet and people first
Catherine Crossman

Chantal Korteweg

Are you the one who wrote the future in The one who puts our planet and people first

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The one who puts our planet and people first
Chantal Korteweg

Qin Wang

Are you the one who wrote the future in The one who puts our planet and people first

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The one who puts our planet and people first

We can do this together!

Qin Wang

Shelley Igbinosa

Are you the one who wrote the future in The one who broke the Rules

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The one who broke the Rules

From small beginning come big endings

Shelley Igbinosa

Karima Almoujy

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HOW WILD it must be for my foremothers to see one of their own living so boldly.

Karima Almoujy

Moenira Luqman

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De Skills naar succes voor elke jongere daar zet ik op in

Moenira Luqman

Sophie Kuijt

Are you the one who wrote the future in The one who wrote the future in tech

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The one who wrote the future in tech
Sophie Kuijt

Ebi Atawodi

Are you the one who wrote the future in The one who wrote the future in tech

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The one who wrote the future in tech

When a man is successful, he is liked by both men and women. When a woman is successful, people of both genders like her less.

Ebi Atawodi

Lieke Hamers

Are you the one who wrote the future in The one who wrote the future in tech

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The one who wrote the future in tech

"I strongly believe in the power of technical, digital and social skills for our children"

Lieke Hamers

James van Thiel

Are you the one who wrote the future in The one who was the biggest Maverick

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The one who was the biggest Maverick
James van Thiel

Bas van Oorschot

Are you the one who wrote the future in The one who was the biggest Maverick

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The one who was the biggest Maverick
Bas van Oorschot

Anton Koonstra

Are you the one who wrote the future in The one who was the biggest Maverick

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The one who was the biggest Maverick

Leaders define the culture - let’s make it count!

Anton Koonstra

Meet our jury members

Meet our jury members

Meet our jury members

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Our why

"it’s not about competition it’s about representation"

Nancy Poleon, Founder of BrandedU