Excellence Awards

CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE: INTRODUCING THE TOP 100 WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP ANNUAL AWARDS

As part of the Global Women in Leadership Alliance™, we recognize and celebrate women who demonstrate outstanding qualities, exceptional performance, and meaningful contributions to our leadership community. Through our peer-to-peer mentorship and coaching system, members support one another’s growth while showcasing their own leadership impact. Each year, we identify the “Top 100 Women in Leadership” — a distinguished group selected for their commitment to excellence, collaboration, innovation, and service within the Alliance. These prestigious awards are presented during our Annual Global Conference, where we honour the remarkable achievements and influence of women who exemplify the highest standards of leadership.

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TOP 100 WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP AWARDS

AWARDS CRITERIA FRAMEWORK

The Top 100 Women in Leadership Annual Awards recognize outstanding women across the Alliance who embody excellence in leadership, mentorship, contribution, character, and impact. These awards celebrate women who not only excel personally but elevate others through example, collaboration, and service.

This Awards Framework provides a clear, transparent evaluation structure for nominations, assessments, and final selection.

1. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

To be eligible, nominees must:

Be an active member in good standing of the Global Women in Leadership Alliance™
Have participated in Alliance activities, mentorship, or leadership circles
Demonstrate alignment with the Alliance’s values: integrity, excellence, empowerment, collaboration, and global leadership
Have shown consistent leadership performance during the award year

2. CORE EVALUATION CATEGORIES

The Top 100 recipients will be selected based on performance across five core leadership dimensions.
Each category carries a 20% weighting for balanced evaluation.

A. LEADERSHIP EXCELLENCE (20%)

Nominee demonstrates exceptional leadership qualities, including:

Vision, strategic thinking, decision-making
Ability to inspire, guide, and influence others
Professional growth and leadership accomplishments
Ethical conduct and integrity
Modeling the values of the Alliance

Evidence may include:
Leadership roles, initiatives led, results achieved, peer comments, or professional accomplishments.

B. CONTRIBUTION TO THE ALLIANCE (20%)

Nominee makes meaningful contributions to the community through:

Active participation in meetings and discussions
Supporting group projects or initiatives
Sharing knowledge, resources, or expertise
Upholding a positive, empowering group culture

Evidence may include:
Attendance records, engagement levels, referrals, volunteering, or community-building actions.

C. PEER-TO-PEER MENTORSHIP & COLLABORATION (20%)

Nominee demonstrates a commitment to lifting others through:

Mentorship and coaching of peers
Encouraging collaboration and inclusiveness
Sharing experience to help others succeed
Supporting new members and guiding emerging leaders

Evidence may include:
Mentorship logs, testimonials, peer feedback, or examples of collaborative efforts.

D. PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL GROWTH (20%)

Nominee shows clear progression in personal development, career growth, or business success, including:

Completion of training, masterclasses, or leadership programs
Demonstrated improvement in confidence, mindset, or leadership ability
Career advancement, new business endeavors, or major achievements
Resilience in overcoming setbacks

Evidence may include:
Achievements, project milestones, certifications, or before/after progress.

E. IMPACT & INFLUENCE (20%)

Nominee creates measurable and positive impact inside or outside the Alliance through:

Community leadership or advocacy
Industry influence or thought leadership
Volunteerism, philanthropy, or social impact
Innovation, new ideas, or positive transformations

Evidence may include:
Impact stories, media presence, client success stories, or community contributions.

3. NOMINATION PROCESS

A. Who Can Nominate?

Members may nominate themselves or another member
Leadership team members may also submit nominations
Anonymous nominations are not accepted

B. Submission Requirements

A complete nomination must include:

Nominee’s full name and contact details
Summary of contributions and achievements
Supporting evidence (examples, testimonials, impact statements)
Selection of one or more core leadership categories demonstrated strongly

4. SCORING SYSTEM

Each nominee will be evaluated on a 100-point scale, based on the five core evaluation categories:

Category	Weight	Score
Leadership Excellence	20%	/20
Contribution to the Alliance	20%	/20
Mentorship & Collaboration	20%	/20
Personal & Professional Growth	20%	/20
Impact & Influence	20%	/20
Total	100%	/100

A minimum score may be set annually depending on nominations received.

5. SELECTION PANEL

The selection committee will include:

Alliance leadership representatives
Senior members or advisors
External leadership evaluators (optional)

Panel members must maintain confidentiality and impartiality throughout the process.

6. FINAL SELECTION & RECOGNITION

The Top 100 Women in Leadership will be:

Notified privately prior to the announcement
Featured in the official Winners List
Recognized at the Annual Global Women in Leadership Conference
Awarded with:
- A Certificate of Excellence
- A Digital Badge for LinkedIn
- A Spotlight Feature on the Alliance Platform
- Recognition during the formal awards ceremony

Special categories may also be awarded, such as:

Woman of the Year
Emerging Leader Award
Global Impact Award
Excellence in Mentorship Award

7. PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS & FEATURES

Winners will receive:

Social media recognition
A feature on the Alliance website
Inclusion in the Annual Leadership Report
Media and press-release recognition (optional)

8. REVIEW & AMENDMENTS

Brighton Marketing Corporation reserves the right to revise, update, or enhance this Awards Criteria Framework annually to ensure fairness, transparency, and relevance.

9. CONTACT INFORMATION

If you have any questions or would like to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information, please contact:

Global Women in Leadership Alliance™
Email: lucy@womenexecs.com
Phone:1.833.601.8836
Website: https://womensexecs.com/

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TOP 100 WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP AWARDS

NOMINATION FORM

Award Year: ________________________

Submission Deadline: __________________

Nomination Submitted By:

☐ Self-Nomination
☐ Nominating Another Member

1. NOMINEE INFORMATION

Full Name of Nominee:

Email Address:

Phone Number:

Country / Region:

Business / Organization / Role:

Membership Start Date (Month/Year):

2. NOMINATOR INFORMATION

(Skip this section for self-nominations)

Full Name of Nominator:

Email Address:

Phone Number:

Relationship to Nominee:

3. NOMINATION CATEGORIES

(Select all that apply — the nominee may excel in more than one area)

☐ Leadership Excellence
☐ Contribution to the Alliance
☐ Mentorship & Collaboration
☐ Personal & Professional Growth
☐ Impact & Influence

4. NOMINATION STATEMENT

Please provide a detailed explanation describing why this nominee deserves to be recognized as one of the Top 100 Women in Leadership. Include achievements, leadership qualities, examples of impact, and contributions.

(Recommended length: 250–500 words)

Nomination Statement:

5. SUPPORTING EVIDENCE

(Optional but strongly encouraged for evaluation)

You may include:

Testimonials
Project outcomes
Examples of mentorship
Leadership accomplishments
Community or industry impact
Links to articles, social media, or public contributions

List or attach supporting evidence:

6. PEER IMPACT & COLLABORATION

Describe how the nominee has supported, mentored, or collaborated with other members within the Alliance.

7. PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL GROWTH

Briefly outline any training, masterclasses, certifications, or growth milestones the nominee has achieved within the past year.

8. CONFIRMATION

For Self-Nominations:

I declare that the information provided is accurate and reflects my contribution and leadership.
Signature (Typed or Digital): _______________________________
Date: ___________________

For Nominating Someone Else:

I confirm that I am submitting this nomination in good faith and that the nominee is aware of and consents to this submission.
Signature (Typed or Digital): _______________________________
Date: ___________________

9. SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

Please submit this completed nomination form and any supporting materials to:
awards@womensexecs.com

Nominations received after the deadline may not be considered.

10. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

All nominees will be reviewed according to the official Awards Criteria Framework.
Finalists and award recipients will be announced at the Annual Global Women in Leadership Conference.

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JUDGES’ SCORING SHEET

Nominee Name: ______________________________________________

Judge Name: _________________________________________________

Date: __________________________

SCORING GUIDELINES

Each nominee is evaluated across five (5) leadership dimensions, each worth 20 points, for a total possible score of 100 points.
Judges should assess based on:
✔ Demonstrated achievements
✔ Quality of contributions
✔ Impact on others
✔ Evidence provided
✔ Alignment with Alliance values

Use the scoring scale:
0–5 = Limited Evidence
6–10 = Moderate
11–15 = Strong
16–20 = Exceptional

1. LEADERSHIP EXCELLENCE (0–20 points)

Evaluate the nominee’s leadership qualities, decision-making, vision, professional accomplishments, integrity, and ability to inspire others.