National Women Awards 2026
A national recognition platform celebrating women leaders, professionals, entrepreneurs, educators, creators, innovators and changemakers whose work demonstrates excellence, leadership, resilience and meaningful impact.
Celebrating Women Achievers Across Leadership, Enterprise and Impact
The National Women Awards recognise women whose professional, entrepreneurial, creative, educational, social or community contributions demonstrate excellence, leadership, innovation, resilience or sustained impact.
Eligible nominees may include women entrepreneurs, executives, professionals, educators, healthcare practitioners, creators, researchers, social leaders, innovators and emerging achievers from different parts of India.
Strong nominations focus on documented contribution: what the nominee built, led, improved, created or changed; who benefited; the scale or consistency of the work; and the evidence that supports the achievement.
National Women Awards form part of the National Awards India recognition initiatives presented by India Book of Achievements.
National Women Awards 2026 Categories
Categories recognise women achievers across leadership, business, education, healthcare, innovation, creative fields and social impact.
Women in Leadership
- Woman Leader of the Year
- Executive Leadership Excellence
- Institutional Leadership
- Emerging Woman Leader
- Lifetime Leadership Contribution
Women in Business & Entrepreneurship
- Woman Entrepreneur of the Year
- Women-Led Business Excellence
- Emerging Entrepreneur
- MSME Leadership
- Founder Excellence
Women in Education & Research
- Women in Education Excellence
- Teacher / Academic Leadership
- Research Excellence
- Mentoring & Development
- Education Innovation
Women in Healthcare & Wellness
- Healthcare Leadership
- Medical / Clinical Excellence
- Wellness Impact
- Public Health Contribution
- Mental Health Advocacy
Women in Innovation & Creative Fields
- Woman Innovator Award
- Digital Creator Excellence
- Media & Communication
- Arts / Creative Contribution
- Technology Leadership
Women Changemakers
- Social Impact Leadership
- Community Service
- Rural Impact
- Inclusion & Empowerment
- Sustainability Contribution
Women Achiever Award Nominations Across India
The awards are suitable for women with clear evidence of professional excellence, leadership, enterprise, innovation, creative contribution or social impact.
Women Leaders and Professionals
Professionals and leaders with evidence of excellence, responsibility and sustained contribution.
Women Entrepreneurs and Founders
Women building enterprises, ventures or independent professional practices with measurable impact.
Women Innovators and Changemakers
Creators, researchers, educators and social leaders shaping communities, ideas, systems or opportunities.
What Recognition May Include
Final inclusions depend on the selected recognition package and event edition.
National Women Awards 2026 Timeline
Structured Review Against a 100-Point Rubric
The National Women Awards review considers demonstrated impact, category fit, quality of work, leadership or contribution, innovation where relevant, consistency, sustainability and evidence integrity.
National Women Awards India — FAQs
Who can be nominated for the National Women Awards?
Women leaders, professionals, entrepreneurs, educators, healthcare practitioners, creators, researchers, innovators and changemakers may be nominated where their work fits a relevant category.
Can an organisation nominate a woman employee or leader?
Yes. Organisations may nominate eligible women employees, leaders, founders or professionals with accurate supporting information.
Can women self-nominate?
Yes. Self-nominations are accepted for relevant categories with a complete profile and suitable evidence.
What evidence strengthens a nomination?
Evidence may include measurable results, business or institutional growth, projects led, community outcomes, innovations, research, professional achievements, media coverage, testimonials or recognised contribution.
When is the current ceremony?
The current National Awards 2026 ceremony is scheduled for 25 October 2026 in Mumbai.
Glimpses From India Achievers Awards 2025
Previous event photographs from a recognition ceremony presented by India Book of Achievements in Hyderabad.
