The Women of Influence awards celebrate the power of women who lead and inspire—across industries, communities, and the lives of others. Through these awards, we honor remarkable female leaders and their achievements that empower the next generation to follow their brilliant lead.

Nominees can be any woman who is a respected role model for innovation or transformation in their community. They can be leaders across sectors, industries, and boundaries.

Some examples of Women of Influence include:

• Authors
• Mentors
• Psychologists or therapists
• Physical trainers
• Teachers
• Youth leaders
• Business, career or life coaches
• Motivational speakers or thought leaders
• Expert consultants
• Nonprofit or business leaders
• Pastors
• Philanthropists
• Community organizers
• Entrepreneurs
• Business founders
• And more!

Women who move mountains often do it quietly. Give yourself or a remarkable woman the spotlight they've earned—and expand their influence. Nominees gain exposure and recognition in front of SUCCESS^® subscribers and website visitors. They’re positioned as a top voice alongside the most influential leaders of today.

Yes. The Women of Influence awards is a virtual event that recognizes women who achieve excellence across the globe.

2024 Women of Influence submissions are due Oct. 30, 2024, by 11:59pm ET.

Nominees are recognized on the Women of Influence website where they gain accolades and exposure to thousands of visitors, aspiring leaders, and potential partners. Keep the following requirements in mind for their big moment.

Submit:

1. One headshot. Make sure your nominee’s high-resolution (at least 1 MB) photo is professional and doesn’t feature other people or branding.
2. A 150- to 200-word bio. Be sure to include your nominee’s professional titles, designations, and personal and professional achievements.
3. Why your nominee deserves recognition. Tell us about the great work your nominee is doing, whether it’s being a mentor and lifting up others at work, creating and leading an innovative initiative, or starting a community garden to help reduce food scarcity.
4. Contact information. Share how we can connect with the nominee to share updates on their nomination.

Women of Influence nominations are regularly $495. However, from Aug. 5-17, early-bird nominations are $349—a nearly 30% savings.

The processing fee helps cover SUCCESS’^® internal costs to organize and promote the awards and its nominees. This covers the time and resources to produce materials to recognize and promote Women of Influence nominees on our platforms and our ability to engage in additional content partnerships to elevate their voices.

After nominations close on Oct. 30, 2024, the SUCCESS^® leadership team will review nominees based on innovation, community and social impact, leadership and mentorship, and diversity, equity, and inclusion.

On Feb. 3, 2025, we will notify the 50 finalists of their Women of Influence status. On Feb. 4, 2025, we will unveil the distinguished 2024 Women of Influence finalists on the award website and SUCCESS’^® social media channels.

Our top 50 finalists are honored through:

• Dedicated media coverage across SUCCESS’® print and digital channels
• A distinctive highlight in SUCCESS magazine’s March/April 2025 issue
• Exclusive partnership opportunities and advertising discounts to expand their name recognition
• Consideration for future coverage with SUCCESS^® as a thought leader, coach, and more

All nominees will be included in the Women of Influence coverage in SUCCESS^® magazine’s March/April 2025 issue and recognized on the Women of Influence website and SUCCESS.com. In addition, all nominees will be considered for future SUCCESS content engagements. This may include social media collaborations, podcast and videocast appearances, and stories/bylines in SUCCESS^® magazine or online platforms.

We’re happy to answer additional questions. Send them to us at woi@success.com.