भारत Dialogues Women Leadership Awards 2025

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भारत Dialogues Women Leadership Awards 2025

New Delhi

30 March 2025

2 pm - 6 pm

The भारत Dialogues Women Leadership Awards 2025, taking place on 30th March 2025, aligns with the celebration of International Women’s Day, a day dedicated to honouring the achievements and contributions of women worldwide. This prestigious event marks the second edition of the Women Summit by भारत Dialogues, emphasising the organisation's commitment to recognising and promoting women's leadership. By spotlighting stories of resilience, innovation, and empowerment, the awards aim to inspire a culture of respect and appreciation for women leaders across various fields.

The भारत Dialogues Women Leadership Awards 2025 will be held on 30^th March, 2025, coinciding with International Women’s Day, a day that globally acknowledges the achievements, struggles, and progress of women. This event represents the second edition of the Women Summit by भारत Dialogues, building on the foundation of celebrating women’s excellence established in its inaugural gathering.

This special occasion is dedicated to recognising women leaders who have made significant strides across various sectors such as business, social impact, technology, education, and healthcare. The awards celebrate both prominent figures and unsung heroes whose visionary leadership and dedication have paved the way for progress and positive change.

The event will be a convergence of empowering stories, keynote speeches, and panel discussions featuring influential figures, creating a dynamic platform for dialogue and inspiration. By acknowledging these exceptional women on a day synonymous with women's empowerment, भारत Dialogues reinforces its commitment to championing the role of women as change-makers and leaders.

The भारत Dialogues Women Leadership Awards 2025 aims to amplify the voices of women who break barriers and inspire others to pursue leadership roles, underlining their pivotal role in fostering a more equitable and prosperous society.

Award Categories:

Note! The award nominations are invited in multiple categories only for “Emerging Women Leader Awards”! Rest of the categories are not available for open entries.

There is no entry fee for applying in these categories. For nominations click here

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Awards Highlight

Keynote speeches, panel discussions, fireside chats & awards
Awards in 25+ categories to honour women in leadership roles
50+ Award winners from different domains - corporates, academia, startups, media etc
300+ Cat A attendees from diverse spaces such as entrepreneurs, CXOs, journalists etc
Delegates include politicians, bureaucrats, diplomats, business leaders, academicians & more
Coverage in top national, regional & international media including TV, print & digital
Expected reach via media more than 100 Mn+ readers & viewers

Guests & Speakers

Dr Ranjana Kumari

Renowned Social Activist & Director, Centre For Social Research

KJ Alphons

Former Union Minister of State for Culture and Tourism & Bestselling Author

Stuti Narain Kakkar

Senior Bureaucrat (Retired) & Ex Chairperson, National Commission For Protection Of Child Rights

Fouzia Dastango

Eminent Storyteller and India's First Female Dastango

Alka Selot Asthana

Advisor & VP and Head Regulatory Affairs, Tata Communications Limited

Upendrra Rai

Chairman, CMD & Editor-in-Chief, Bharat Express

Nomination for भारत Dialogues Women Leadership Awards 2025

As part of the screening process, we would like to get to know more about you and your journey. Please fill out the following detail curation questionnaire to help us evaluate your nomination for the award.

Eligibility Overview

Work Experience: The applicant should have minimum 5 years of work experience.
Nationality: Must be an Indian citizen.
Gender: This award is open exclusively to individuals who identify as women.
Legal Compliance: No pending legal cases, and the business must not be involved in industries considered illegal under Indian law.

Select Your Award Category

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Personal Information

Full Name

Mobile Number

Date of Borth

Years of Experience

LinkedIn Profile URL (if available)

Company/Organisation Details

Company/Organisation Name

Sector/Industry

Website URL

Leadership Assesment

Leadership Journey and Impact
Can you share a significant challenge you faced in your leadership journey and how you addressed it? What was the impact of your actions on your organisation, community, or industry?

Vision for the Future
What is your vision for the next decade in your field, and how do you plan to contribute to shaping a more inclusive, sustainable, and innovative future?

Leadership Philosophy and Influence
How do you inspire and mentor others in your sphere of influence? Can you provide an example of how your leadership has empowered individuals or teams to achieve their potential?

Personal Merit and Recognition
Why do you believe you deserve to be recognised as an Emerging Woman Leader? Highlight your most significant accomplishments, values, and how this award aligns with your vision and journey.

Legal Compliance Declaration

Have you or your company ever been involved in any legal cases or disputes?

Yes

Are you aware of any sectors or activities your company is involved in that may be considered illegal under Indian law?

Yes

Thank you for nominating yourself for the भारत Dialogues Women Leadership Awards 2025!

Please complete this questionnaire and submit by 28^th February, 2025.

Once your responses are received, our team will carefully review them and pass it on to the jury. If we need more information, the team will reach out to you. The selected candidates will be informed by 20^th March, 2025 via email/ phone call.

Disqualification criteria for the Emerging Women Leader Awards 2025

1. Lack of Evidence for Leadership Impact
Applications that fail to provide concrete examples or measurable evidence of the applicant’s leadership contributions, accomplishments, or the positive impact they have made in their field or community will be disqualified.
2. Misrepresentation of Information
Any application found to contain false, misleading, or plagiarised information, including fabricated achievements or exaggerated claims, will result in immediate disqualification.
3. Failure to Meet Eligibility Criteria
Applicants who do not meet the basic eligibility requirements (e.g., minimum professional experience, specific sector or role criteria, or alignment with the award’s thematic focus) will be disqualified.

भारत Dialogues Women Leadership Awards 2025