Introducing the Women Empowerment Awards in China

Women Empowerment Awards in China

The Women Empowerment Awards in China seek to recognize trailblazing individuals and innovative companies that have a demonstrated a robust commitment to promoting women in the workforce in order to encourage greater gender equality and drive stronger business outcomes in China. 

Individual category award: 

• Outstanding Woman Leader of the Year

• Male Ally of the Year of the Year

• Innovative Young Woman Leader of the Year

Company category award: 

• Best Company for the Advancement of Women (MNCs)

• Best Company for the Advancement of Women (SME)

• Best Policies and Benefits to Promote Gender Equity

The Awards were created by the Women’s Advisory Council, with support from AmCham China and SCHSAsia. The nominations are open from now until Friday, January 29, 2021， scan QR code at bottom to nominate.

Individual category award: 

Outstanding Woman Leader of the Year

An award to recognize one senior executive female leader (VP/Director level or above) who has become a successful and influential leader in her chosen field and has also paved the way for others. She is committed to the advancement of women in business in China and engages other leaders to join in these efforts. This outstanding leader is a role model for the next generation and a pioneer for others looking to advance female talent. To be eligible for the individual category awards, the nominee must be part of a business or organization in its local office in China.

Individual category award: 

Male Ally of the Year of the Year

An award to recognize one senior executive male leader (VP/Director level or above) who actively champions, sponsors and advocates for women in leadership. He is a visible and engaged ally who has a clearly articulated commitment to gender equality.  He brings others along on this journey and constantly seeks to drive action that delivers meaningful results and increases the representation of women in leadership and throughout the company.

Individual category award: 

Innovative Young Woman Leader of the Year

An award to recognize one young woman leader (under 35) who is an innovative leader that advocates for gender equality. She aspires to and has the potential to be a future senior leader. She understands that this role must drive both business results and contribute to strengthening the pipeline of future female leaders. She boldly advocates for female talent and leads courageously.

Company category award: 

Best Company for the Advancement of Women (MNCs)

An award to recognize one multinational corporation that have demonstrated a commitment to real progress in gender equity and engaged people across all genders and all levels of the business to deliver that progress. They are a leading organization for the advancement of women in business in China with a holistic approach to gender equality, actively develops women within the organization to become senior leaders and promotes gender equality throughout the organization.

Company category award: 

Best Company for the Advancement of Women (SME)

An award to recognize one Small or Medium Enterprise (SME) that has demonstrated a commitment to real progress in gender equity and engaged people across all genders and all levels of the business to deliver that progress. They are a leading organization for the advancement of women in business in China with a holistic approach to gender equality, actively develops women within the organization to become senior leaders and promotes gender equality throughout the organization.

Company category award: 

Best Policies and Benefits to Promote Gender Equity

An award to recognize one company for their market leading employment policies, benefits, or programs that support women and men at all stages of their career lifecycle with strong emphasis on gender equality. This company enables women and men to succeed at home and at work throughout their career, from hiring to retirement. The policies, benefits or program must have documented results and is actively leveraged in the China market.

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