
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
A nationwide search for trailblazing young women aged 11 - 18
Our National Categories
Each category winner will receive
a $1000 cash grant.
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Leadership
A leader who defies stereotypes, inspires others, and creates change.
Sponsored by Inner Wheel Club of Auckland East
Education
A GirlBoss whose intellectual curiosity knows no limits, and neither does her potential.
Sponsored by Crimson Education
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Enterprise
A GirlBoss who is stepping out and making it happen in the world of business.
Sponsored by Robert Walters
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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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
Our Judges
Trailblazers leading the way

Paul Keenihan
General Manager
Harvey Norman

Heather Polglase
People & Culture Director
Spark

Molly Hillman
Country Manager
New Zealand
Crimson Education

Young Ly
Chief Executive
Serato

Petra Lucioli
Group Claims Manager
Delta Insurance

Shay Peters
CEO, Australia & NZ
Robert Walters
