Excellence in Senior Leadership

This award champions the exceptional achievements of female finance and accountancy professionals who occupy important leadership positions within their companies. The judges will be looking for experienced professionals who are making significant contributions to their company, clients, projects, and to the industry by demonstrating leadership, innovation, and excellence in their role. Entry is by a 5-page A4 PDF submission; the judges will be looking for a clear plan and evidence that it is delivering on core objectives, paying attention to the criteria listed below.

• Career Summary: Provide a succinct overview of their career, highlighting milestones and major achievements. Showcase their evolution as a senior leader in the industry.
• Impact on their Business: Outline the person's impact on the overall success and growth of their business or organisation, highlighting specific achievements.
• Innovation and Leadership: Highlight how they use innovative methods, strong leadership, and excellent communication skills to drive positive change, achieve business outcomes, and inspire others.
• Key Projects & Achievements: Highlight at least one significant project from the past 18 months where the nominee played a critical role. Describe how they overcame challenges, collaborated with stakeholders, and contributed to achieving impactful results.
• Supporting Testimonials:: Include testimonials from senior professionals connected to the nominee that speak to their leadership qualities, impact, and overall contributions to the company and industry.