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Are you the next GirlBoss?

Nominations now open

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ARE YOU THE NEXT GIRLBOSS?

Now, more than ever, the  world  needs confident, energised and resilient leadership from young women just like you.

That is why we have developed the GirlBoss Awards - a nationwide search for trailblazing young women (aged 11–18) who are defying stereotypes and creating change in their communities. We're after inspiring young leaders, facilitators, role models, and innovators.

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A nationwide search for trailblazing young women aged 11 - 18

Our Categories

Our Categories

Each category winner will receive
a $1000 cash grant.

Inclusion

A GirlBoss who empowers others to dream more, do more, and be more.

Sponsored by PwC New Zealand

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Trailblazer 

A leader who defies stereotypes, inspires others, and creates change.

Sponsored by ZURU

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Sport

A GirlBoss who plays like a girl - giving it her all and helping others do the same. 

Sponsored by ANZ

Arts & Culture

A GirlBoss whose love for arts and culture see her leading the way.

Sponsored by Grandkid Power

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Innovation

A GirlBoss who imagines a better future and sets out to create it in new and innovative ways.

Sponsored by Method

Emerging Leader

A GirlBoss (aged 11–14) who is not afraid to speak up and embodies the question:
‘If not me, who? If not now, when?’

Sponsored by Delta Insurance

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Activator 

A GirlBoss in the Primary Industries who takes action, isn’t afraid to get her hands dirty, and lets her strength and determination lead the way.

Sponsored by the Ministry for Primary Industries

Community

A GirlBoss with the heart to make a difference and the courage to take a stand.

Sponsored by Serato

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STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths)

A GirlBoss whose love for STEM has her thinking, researching and creating, to make our world a better place.

Sponsored by Orion & Connetics

Wellbeing

A GirlBoss with the compassion to ensure the health & wellbeing of herself and her community.

Sponsored by Xero

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Enterprise

A GirlBoss who is stepping out and making it happen in the world of business.

Sponsored by Hillfarrance 

Volunteering

A GirlBoss who shows commitment, dedication, and service to others.

Sponsored by Lyttelton Port Company and EcoCentral 

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Judges

Our Judges

Trailblazers leading the way
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Anna Mowbray
Chief Operating Officer,
ZURU

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Sam Ramlu

Managing Director,

Method

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Michelle Russell
General Manager, Talent & Culture
ANZ

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Erin Venter
Partner,
PwC New Zealand

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Craig Hudson
Managing Director,
NZ & Pacific Islands
Xero

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Karen Adair
Deputy Director,
General Agriculture and Investment Services 
The Ministry for Primary Industries

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Rob Vickery
Founder,
Hillfarrance

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Jennifer Farani
Human Resources Manager,
Serato

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Petra Lucioli
Claims Manager,
Delta Insurance

Sponsors

Proudly sponsored by

New Zealand's leading companies

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