FBW Awards: Recognizing Outstanding Female Leaders and Women-Founded Companies

FBW Awards: Recognizing Outstanding Female Leaders and Women-Founded Companies

The FBW Quarterly Awards spotlight women who are building groundbreaking companies and leading transformational change across industries. From innovative startups to executive leaders driving strategic vision, we recognize the excellence that's shaping the future of business.

Who We Recognize

Female founders building companies that matter - whether you're revolutionizing an industry, creating social impact, or scaling the next generation of innovation.

Female executives driving real change - from strategic leadership to marketing transformation, from legal innovation to health and wellness impact.

Why These Awards Matter

Women leaders consistently deliver extraordinary results, yet recognition often lags behind achievement. These awards change that - creating visibility, building networks, and celebrating the leaders who deserve to be known.

Two Award Tracks

Whether you're leading a groundbreaking company or driving innovation as an executive, we recognize excellence across both entrepreneurship and leadership.

Company Awards

Female-Founded Businesses

Recognizing companies founded by women making real impact across industries.

🚀 Best Innovation
Groundbreaking products or approaches
📣 Marketing & Communications Impact
Women-founded PR/marketing agencies creating brand transformation
⚖️ Legal Excellence
Women-founded law firms driving innovation in legal services
🌍 Social Impact
Businesses creating meaningful positive change
⭐ Rising Star
Emerging companies with remarkable potential

Individual Leader Awards

Female Executives & Leaders

Spotlighting women in senior roles driving transformation and innovation.

👑 Strategic Leadership Excellence
Exceptional strategic vision and execution
📣 Marketing & Brand Leadership
CMOs and brand strategists driving market transformation
⚖️ Legal Leadership
Female partners and general counsels driving legal innovation
🌿 Health & Wellness Impact
Leaders transforming health, mental health, and wellness
🌟 Emerging Leader Influence
Rising leaders making significant impact

Simple Process

1

Pay Application Fee

$69 application fee. Payment deadline December 5th.

2

Submit Application

Complete your application form by December 15th. Takes 15-20 minutes.

3

Winners Announced

Editorial review, then winners featured across all platforms on January 15th.

Q4 2025 Timeline

Payment Deadline: December 5th
Application Due: December 15th
Winners Announced: January 15th, 2026

Winner Benefits

Recognition that creates real visibility and networking opportunities.

📰 Featured Profile

In-depth article on FoundedByWomen.org reaching our engaged community.

📱 Promotion

Multi-platform promotion across social channels and email newsletter.

🏆 Winner Assets

Digital badge and certificate for your marketing materials.

🤝 Network Access

Connect with other recognized leaders in our winner community.

📊 Quarterly Showcase

Featured in our comprehensive winners report.

🎯 Industry Visibility

Exposure among peers, partners, and industry influencers.