Honoring 10 women driving bold, tangible change through innovation, creativity, and leadership—builders, disruptors, and visionaries transforming industries, communities, and systems.
What We’re Looking For
Innovation (product, service, process, or initiative)
Impact (measurable benefits to community, industry, or society)
Leadership and community engagement
Who Should Apply
Mid-career or senior-level professionals with a proven track record of meaningful change
Developed or significantly improved a product, service, process, or initiative addressing real-world challenges
Demonstrated measurable impact in community, industry, or society
Played a key leadership role and fostered collaboration and inclusion
Application Questions
Most answers have a 300-500 word maximum limit.
Innovative Ideas & Products
Describe the innovation you’ve developed and the problem it addresses.
What is your innovative idea, product, or project?
What inspired you to create this innovation?
Impact on the Community
Show how your innovation has made a difference.
What impact has your innovation had on your community?
Provide measurable outcomes or evidence of success (data, testimonials, awards).
Implementation & Execution
Explain how you brought your idea to life.
What steps did you take to implement your innovation?
What challenges did you face and how did you overcome them?
Vision & Future Plans
Share your vision for the future and plans to scale your impact.
What are your future plans for your innovation?
How do you plan to increase its impact or reach?
Community Engagement & Inclusivity
Describe your engagement with your community and efforts toward inclusivity.
How do you ensure your innovation is inclusive and accessible?
How do you support your community through your work?
Additional Information
Anything else that sets your innovation and impact apart.
Why do you believe you should be recognized as a Mover and Maker of the Year?
Any additional insights or supporting documents.
Application Fees
There is a $249 application fee for each submission, with $99 early bird application fees available for a limited time. Applications are completed once payment is received via our payment platform, Stripe. If you need help affording a submission, reach out to our team to inquire about subsidized submissions.
Have questions?
If you have questions about this category or the application process, please refer to the FAQs on the Awards page, or contact the WIN team at awards@womenininnovation.co.
