Global Queens Leadership Awards 2026 Winners
Fearless: Leading Beyond Limits
On 9 April 2026, leaders, changemakers, founders, allies, and visionaries gathered in Kensington, London for an unforgettable black-tie gala dinner to celebrate outstanding leadership, impact, and fearless excellence.
The Global Queens Leadership Awards 2026 honoured individuals whose courage, innovation, and commitment to community continue to shape the future across industries and borders.
This year’s theme, Fearless: Leading Beyond Limits, celebrated those who lead with boldness, rise through adversity, and create meaningful change in the lives of others.
We are proud to present our 2026 Award Winners.
2026 Award Winner
Inspirational Young Role Model Award
Caroline Ajuwa Appiah
Student
Celebrating an outstanding young leader using their voice, influence, and platform to inspire positive change.
2026 Award Winner
Rising Star of the YearAward
Imani Sabina Akurang
(Medical student. Co-Founder of Roots)
Recognising an emerging changemaker who is shaping the future with vision and courage
2026 Award Winner
Trailblazer of the Year Award
Katherine Allan
Member of Board of Advisors, Veritas Pathways
Honouring a pioneer who is redefining leadership, innovation, and excellence.
2026 Award Winner
Community Impact Award
Dawn Heels
(Patient-led fibroid advocate | Multi award-winning campaigner & speaker | Founder, The Guidance Suite)
Celebrating meaningful and measurable impact within communities locally and globally.
2026 Award Winner
Ally of the Year Award
Solomon Appiah-Nyanney
(Cloud Infrastructure & Security Engineer)
Recognising an individual who consistently uplifts, supports, and empowers others.
2026 Award Winner
Ally of the Year Award
Danny Attias
(Vice President, UK & Europe – Cloudforce)
Recognising an individual who consistently uplifts, supports, and empowers others.
2026 Award Winner
Entrepreneurial Excellence Award
Jade Buffong-Phillips
( Founder of Mane Hook-Up)
Honouring a visionary leader turning passion into a purpose-driven and impactful enterprise.
2026 Award Winner
Global Leadership Award
Jutta Anja Wohlrab
( Global Keynote Speaker | Expert in Pregnancy, Birth & Maternal Wellbeing | Midwife | Author)
Recognising exceptional leadership and influence on a global scale.
2026 Award Winner
Global Queen of Impact & Empowerment Award
Ekua Cant
( Speaker & Visibility Strategist, Author)
Honouring a leader whose work empowers others and drives transformational impact.
2026 Award Winner
Global Queens Impact & Leadership Recognition Award
Charlene Gravesande
( Founder & CEO at INK MEDIA LTD| Keynote Speaker & Host| Board Trustee Football Journeys| Multi Award-Winning Sports Executive)
A special recognition honouring outstanding leadership, contribution, and lasting influence within the Global Queens Community.
2026 Award Winner
Global Queen Award
Francesca Pinamang
(Award-winning wellbeing and community advocate | Founder & Facilitator, The Healing Table | Person-Centred Therapist)
The ultimate public-voted recognition celebrating a woman whose leadership and impact have inspired many.
✨ A Celebration Beyond Awards
These awards are more than titles.
They represent the journeys, courage, resilience, and impact behind every name.
To all our nominees, winners, judges, partners, and attendees — thank you for making the Global Queens Leadership Awards 2026 a truly remarkable celebration of fearless leadership.
We look forward to continuing this journey together.