NOMINATION 2026 – 18th Global ELOY Awards
The Power of Being Seen.
Visibility is power. This year, we are celebrating women who are showing up, owning their voices and creating meaningful impact.
Make Her Visible.
There are women building businesses, leading teams, creating jobs, changing industries and transforming communities.
Too often, women are taught to shrink and wait their turn. But visibility is not vanity. Visibility is power.
Nominate Her. Vote for Her.
Recognising women whose work, leadership and impact deserve to be seen.
Visible Leadership
For women whose leadership has created meaningful change.
Women Breaking Barriers
For women challenging limitations and creating new pathways.
Global Impact & Visibility
For women whose influence reaches beyond their immediate community.
Media & Influence
For women shaping narratives and amplifying important voices.
Trade, Enterprise & Global Presence
For women building enterprises with local and international potential.
Public Voting Categories
Fashion • Creative Economy • Beauty • Business • Technology & Innovation • Media & Entertainment • Health & Wellness • Corporate Leadership • Young Woman to Watch • Woman Making a Difference • Most Visible Woman of the Year
Two Ways to Be Recognised
The 18th Global ELOY Awards combines expert recognition with public participation.
Recognition Awards
- Leadership — exceptional leadership and influence.
- Breaking Barriers — challenging limitations and opening doors.
- Global Impact — influence across Africa and internationally.
- Media & Influence — shaping narratives and amplifying voices.
- Enterprise — building successful, globally competitive businesses.
Public Voting Awards
- Fashion, Beauty & Creative Economy
- Business, Technology & Innovation
- Media & Entertainment
- Health & Wellness
- Corporate Leadership
- Young Woman to Watch
- Woman Making a Difference
- Most Visible Woman of the Year
She May Be Emerging. But She Is Already Being Seen.
Sometimes, being seen is the beginning of becoming unstoppable.
Nominate HerMake Her Visible
Tell us about the woman whose story, work or impact deserves to be recognised.
Nominate Her. Vote for Her. Make Her Visible.
Because extraordinary women deserve to be seen, celebrated and given a bigger stage.
Nominate Her