Take

Its not about the competition, its about the representation.

a look at the

Jury members

Its not about the competition, its about the representation.

The one who wrote the future in tech
Lieke Hamers
Chief Technology Officer at Dell
The one who made a mark in The one who wrote the future in tech
Winner in 2024 in the category
The one who wrote the future in tech
The one who made a mark in sales or marketing
Mirjam Schuele
Senior Vice President Marketing at Karl Lagerfeld
The one who made a mark in The one who made a mark in sales or marketing
The one who puts our planet and people first
Qin Wang
Managing Director at Movelaser Europe
The one who made a mark in The one who puts our planet and people first
Winner in 2024 in the category
The one who puts our planet and people first
The one who broke the Rules
Yolanda van Die
Former CMO ING NL and EY Consulting Global
The one who made a mark in The one who broke the Rules
The one to watch in arts and media
Helene van Santen
Editor-in-chief Margriet & Goed Gevoel at DPG Media
The one who made a mark in The one to watch in arts and media
The one who inspired us in financial matters
Noraly Soedito
Head of Financial Recovery & Oversight bij ABN AMRO Bank N.V.
The one who made a mark in The one who inspired us in financial matters
The one who was the biggest Maverick
Bas van Oorschot
Managing Director - Technology Industry Lead Communications at Accenture
The one who made a mark in The one who was the biggest Maverick
Winner in 2024 in the category
The one who was the biggest Maverick
Bas Rapati
The one who was the biggest Maverick
Bas Rapati
Chief Analytics Officer/ Managing Director Digital Innovation & Analytics at Van Lanschot Kempen
The one who made a mark in The one who was the biggest Maverick
The one who wrote the future in tech
Hilary Richters
Director at Deloitte
The one who made a mark in The one who wrote the future in tech
The one to watch in arts and media
Albitha Wambrauw
Editor - in - chief at Omroep WNL
The one who made a mark in The one to watch in arts and media
The one who wrote the future in tech
Sophie Kuijt
The One Who Wrote The Future in Tech - CTO at IBM
The one who made a mark in The one who wrote the future in tech
The one who made a mark in sales or marketing
Naima Zemmouri
Key Account Executive at Google
The one who made a mark in The one who made a mark in sales or marketing
Winner in 2024 in the category
The one who made a mark in sales or marketing
The one who was the biggest Maverick
Elianne Havinga
HR Director WE Fashion Europe
The one who made a mark in The one who was the biggest Maverick
The one who built the strongest sisterhood
Chantal Stoffelsma
Senior Investment Manager at NPM Capital
The one who made a mark in The one who built the strongest sisterhood
Winner in 2024 in the category
The one who built the strongest sisterhood
The one who inspired us in financial matters
Rachel Drielinger
Managing Director & CEO | Generali Participations Netherlands
The one who made a mark in The one who inspired us in financial matters
The one who puts our planet and people first
Ngangiti Leeuwin
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Country Lead at Vattenfall
The one who made a mark in The one who puts our planet and people first
The one who broke the Rules
Shelley Igbinosa
CRO Manager at Nederlandse Loterij
The one who made a mark in The one who broke the Rules
Winner in 2024 in the category
The one who broke the Rules
The one who built the strongest sisterhood
Kristin Shulman
Global Director, Talent Marketing, Employer Brand & Early Careers Attraction at Booking.com
The one who made a mark in The one who built the strongest sisterhood
The one who made a mark in sales or marketing
Wencke Ester-Lorber
Commercial Director at Great Place to Work
The one who made a mark in The one who made a mark in sales or marketing
The one who puts our planet and people first
Erik Troost
Sustainability Director at L’Oréal
The one who made a mark in The one who puts our planet and people first
The one who broke the Rules
Marion van Happen
CEO at HeadFirst Group
The one who made a mark in The one who broke the Rules
The one who inspired us in financial matters
Janis Götz
Head of First Line Risk for Wholesale Bank Transaction Services
The one who made a mark in The one who inspired us in financial matters
Winner in 2024 in the category
The one who inspired us in financial matters
The one who built the strongest sisterhood
Marije Zomerdijk
EVP | Data Science & Consulting at ORTEC
The one who made a mark in The one who built the strongest sisterhood
The one to watch in arts and media
Milouska Meulens
Author and Host
The one who made a mark in The one to watch in arts and media
Hilary Richters
Director at Deloitte
Lieke Hamers
Chief Technology Officer at Dell
Winner in 2024 in the category
The one who wrote the future in tech
Sophie Kuijt
The One Who Wrote The Future in Tech - CTO at IBM
Erik Troost
Sustainability Director at L’Oréal
Ngangiti Leeuwin
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Country Lead at Vattenfall
Qin Wang
Managing Director at Movelaser Europe
Winner in 2024 in the category
The one who puts our planet and people first
Mirjam Schuele
Senior Vice President Marketing at Karl Lagerfeld
Naima Zemmouri
Key Account Executive at Google
Winner in 2024 in the category
The one who made a mark in sales or marketing
Wencke Ester-Lorber
Commercial Director at Great Place to Work
Janis Götz
Head of First Line Risk for Wholesale Bank Transaction Services
Winner in 2024 in the category
The one who inspired us in financial matters
Noraly Soedito
Head of Financial Recovery & Oversight bij ABN AMRO Bank N.V.
Rachel Drielinger
Managing Director & CEO | Generali Participations Netherlands
Chantal Stoffelsma
Senior Investment Manager at NPM Capital
Winner in 2024 in the category
The one who built the strongest sisterhood
Kristin Shulman
Global Director, Talent Marketing, Employer Brand & Early Careers Attraction at Booking.com
Marije Zomerdijk
EVP | Data Science & Consulting at ORTEC
Albitha Wambrauw
Editor - in - chief at Omroep WNL
Helene van Santen
Editor-in-chief Margriet & Goed Gevoel at DPG Media
Milouska Meulens
Author and Host
Bas Rapati
Chief Analytics Officer/ Managing Director Digital Innovation & Analytics at Van Lanschot Kempen
Bas van Oorschot
Managing Director - Technology Industry Lead Communications at Accenture
Winner in 2024 in the category
The one who was the biggest Maverick
Elianne Havinga
HR Director WE Fashion Europe
Marion van Happen
CEO at HeadFirst Group
Shelley Igbinosa
CRO Manager at Nederlandse Loterij
Winner in 2024 in the category
The one who broke the Rules
Yolanda van Die
Former CMO ING NL and EY Consulting Global

How easy was your journey to the top? Did it ever feel lonely as a woman? Did you have mentors who helped lift you up that looked like you? Let’s change this pattern once and for all! Join our movement as a jury member to shine the light on the incredible women who are making our world a better place for others. We believe this experience would be valuable both personally and professionally!

  • Support and recognize  exceptional women: As a jury member, you will have the privilege of evaluating and honoring the achievements of remarkable women who have made significant contributions to their fields and communities. 
  • Contribute to gender equality and inclusion: Help us promote gender equality and inclusion in leadership roles. Your involvement will help break down barriers, amplify women’s voices, and advocate for a more equitable distribution of leadership opportunities.
  • Making a positive impact on society: Your contributions as a jury member can have a ripple effect, inspiring women to pursue leadership aspirations, encouraging organizations to embrace diversity and inclusion, and promoting a more equitable and just society.
  • Build a strong professional network: As a jury member, you interact with other professionals who share a passion for recognizing and celebrating women’s leadership. These connections can lead to valuable collaborations, mentorship opportunities, and potential career advancements.
  • Personal fulfillment and sense of purpose: The act of recognizing and honoring the achievements of other women can bring a deep sense of personal fulfillment and purpose. You become an integral part of a movement that empowers women and promotes gender equality.
  • 9th December – 1st February: Help raise awareness of our joint cause and promote the event on social media, in your network and in your organisation;
  • Between 1st and 17th February – 4 hours: Review nominations (max 24), participate in the deliberations and contribute to the final decision-making process;
  • 17th February – 2 hours: Join an in-person jury deliberation breakfast event hosted by DPG Media in Amsterdam;
  • March 25th – 3 hours: Attend the highly anticipated award ceremony at H’ART Museum in Amsterdam;
  • Throughout 2025: Mentor one of the nominees (2 meetings of 1 hour).
What do we want

It's not about the

competition, it's about the representation

Succes stories

"Being the only female in an executive group can feel challenging at times, but then i think about the things I bring to the table: intuition and a different perspective."

Queenie Lo

It's about

Being seen.
Being aware.

being

visible

Become an inspirator

Become an inspirator

Become an inspirator

judging
process

All eligible applications will be assessed on the extent to which they meet the following criteria:

  • IMPACT: evidence and scale of the impact of your work in your relevant field, organisation or community.
  • POTENTIAL TO INFLUENCE AND INSPIRE: Extent to which you and your story are likely to influence and inspire the next generation of young women to pursue and grow their careers in the respective fields. 
  • QUALITY OF APPLICATION: Whether an example, review, testimonial or a case study is provided and their quality