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.
Founder, GirlBoss New Zealand
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A nationwide search for trailblazing young women aged 11 - 18
Our National 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 Citycare Property
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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 Spark
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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Digital Impact Award
A GirlBoss who uses technology to bring communities together and make the world a better place.
Sponsored by Harvey Norman
Community
A GirlBoss with the heart to make a difference and the courage to take a stand.
Sponsored by Serato
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Leadership
A GirlBoss who takes action and lets her strength and determination lead the way.
Sponsored by Sisters United
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
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Activator
A GirlBoss who is working to close the gender gap. She overcomes factors like judgement, lack of confidence and fear of failure to uplift and champion other women.
Sponsored by Sport NZ
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Wellbeing
A GirlBoss with the compassion to ensure the health & wellbeing of herself and her community.
Sponsored by It's My Move
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Our Judges
Trailblazers leading the way
Chloe Gallagher
Chief People Officer
PwC New Zealand
Heather Polglase
People & Culture Director
Spark
Tim Horgan
General Manager
Talent & Culture
ANZ
Young Ly
Chief Executive
Serato
Alison Posa
Director
Citycare Property
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Emma Evans
Women & Girls Lead
Sport NZ
Petra Lucioli
Group Claims Manager
Delta Insurance
Kendal Collins
Co-Founder & CEO
Sisters United
Terezka Trotter
People Transformation Manager
Connetics
Jane Milne
Senior Campaign Advisor
It's My Move
Paul Keenihan
General Manager
Harvey Norman
Proudly sponsored by
New Zealand's leading companies
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