The Official Shortlist — Global Queens Leadership Awards 2026

We are proud to unveil the exceptional leaders shortlisted for the Global Queens Leadership Awards 2026. Across eight award categories, these nominees embody fearless leadership, excellence, and lasting impact.

Celebrating outstanding young leaders who are using their voice, influence, and platform to inspire positive change.

Shortlisted Nominees:

• Oreofeoluwa Ola

• Caroline Ajuwa Appiah

Recognising emerging leaders whose trajectory signals exceptional promise, innovation, and impact.
Shortlisted Nominees:
• Sonja Brzak

• Imani Sabina Akurang
• Amilia Busby
• Jessica-Mary Onuoha
• Ononneobazi Ejemot Aquah

Honouring bold leaders who challenge convention, redefine industries, and create new pathways for others.


Shortlisted Nominees:

  • Meena Chand
  • Charlene Gravesande
  • lisa goodchild
  • Petra Baptiste
  • Katherine Allan
  • Agnes Anuka
  • Samantha Ming
  • Carol Ann Whitehead 
  • Rav Bumbra

Celebrating individuals who actively champion inclusion, equity, and the advancement of women in leadership.


Shortlisted Nominees:
• Danny Attias
• Solomon Appiah-Nyanney

Recognising leaders whose influence, vision, and impact extend beyond borders.


Shortlisted Nominees:

  • Dr. Charlie Wall-Andrews
  • Jutta Wohlrab
  • Ekua Cant
  • Grace Esu-Ejemot Aquah
  • Indie Love Gordon
  • Donald Akhigbe

Honouring visionary founders and business leaders who have built with courage, innovation, and strategic impact.


Shortlisted Nominees:

  • Charlene Gravesande
  • Jade Buffong-Phillips
  • Dr. Osemwegie Joseph Osunde
  • Lindani Njie

Celebrating leaders who have created meaningful and measurable impact within their communities.


Shortlisted Nominees:

  • Usha Kong
  • Anita Yadav
  • Hannah Kupoluyi
  • Poggy Murray Whitham
  • Dawn Heels
  • Ekua Cant
  • Naomi Yeboah
  • Jade Buffong-Phillips
  • Ononneobazi Ejemot Aquah
  • Josephine Ejele
  • Atonte Semira

The ultimate recognition, awarded through public vote to a woman whose leadership and impact have inspired many.


Shortlisted Nominees:

• Vanessa Sanyuake
• Miriam Owusu
• Johanne Penney
• Vanessa Vallely
• Atonte Semira
• Dr. Charlie Wall-Andrews
• Franchesca Pinamang
• Keji Moses
• Jutta, Anja  Wohlrab
• Samantha Ming
• Indie Love Gordon
• Sonja Brzak
• Ebi Sheila Diete-Spiff

Public voting is now open.

Join us for the awards ceremony

The winners will be announced at the Global Queens Leadership Awards Ceremony on 9 April 2026 in Kensington, London.

We invite you to join leaders, changemakers, and visionaries as we celebrate excellence and fearless leadership.