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Zonta Women in Business Leadership Award

Encouraging women to drive innovation and impact in the business world


Despite the great strides women have made in the pursuit of education, careers and leadership they still comprise a minority of leaders in the business world. In the New Zealand public sector, women are well represented holding 56.7% of senior management roles (as at 30 June 2024).

However, women are currently under-represented in governance and leadership roles in the private sector, with women holding 31.0% of director positions across NZX-listed companies, including 36.4% of S&P/NZX50 company director positions (as at 31 December 2023). [1]


The Zonta Women in Business Leadership Award celebrates excellence and recognizes outstanding achievements by women between 18-35 years of age who are driving innovation and creating an impact in the business world. This prestigious award celebrates women who demonstrate exceptional leadership, entrepreneurial spirit, ethical conduct and make significant contributions to their respective industries while addressing global or local issues affecting women and girls or climate justice.


Are you, or someone you know, eligible for this award?


Eligibility

Women, aged 18-35 at the time of application, who demonstrate evidence of the following, are eligible to apply;

  • Exceptional leadership in a business-related field of study or industry

  • Entrepreneurial spirit

  • Ethical conduct

  • Significant contributions to addressing global or local issues affecting women and girls or climate justice


Application

Download and complete the application form.





Deadline for applications is 15 July 2025.

Submissions to ZCW can be sent to wellington@zonta.org.nz


Zonta Women in Business Leadership Awards are made possible by generous contributions to the Zonta Foundation for Women Rose Fund from Zonta members, Zonta clubs and friends of Zonta.

Visit Zonta International page for more information.


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