Nominations are now open!
Nominations are now open for the Inspirational Women Awards 2026. The nominations close at 11:59 pm, June 5th, 2026.
You can nominate yourself or a woman you feel deserves recognition; when nominating someone other than yourself, please first seek their permission.
Nominations must be from females (or those who identify as female), New Zealand citizens, or permanent residents. You can enter again if you were nominated or a finalist last year. Some categories are exclusive to women living in Otago, while others are national.
Our judging panel will assess all nominations, and finalists will be announced on this website, the Facebook page, and in the Mountain Scene on the week of July 13th, 2026.
The category winners will be announced at the gala event at QT Queenstown.
See the award categories here.
