Rotary Club of Madras Gold Coast's
She Lead Awards

Honouring visionary women leaders, entrepreneurs and changemakers who are shaping a better tomorrow.

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A platform dedicated to recognising and amplifying women who lead with purpose.

10 Award Categories
Open to All India
Free to Nominate
About the Awards

Recognizing Excellence in
Women's Entrepreneurship

The She Leads Awards recognise outstanding women entrepreneurs and leaders making an impact in business, innovation, sustainability and social change.

These awards celebrate the remarkable achievements of women who have broken barriers, created opportunities, and inspired communities through their vision and determination.

10
Categories
1st
Edition
All
India Open
She Lead Awards

Award Ceremony

10 May 2026

✦ Award Categories

10 Prestigious Categories

Nominations are accepted across ten prestigious categories recognizing diverse areas of women's entrepreneurship.

1

Start-up & Innovation Excellence

For women entrepreneurs who have launched a business in the last 3-5 years with innovative business models, disruptive technology, or novel solutions to market problems.

Sectors Tech startups, SaaS, AI/ML, Fintech, E-commerce, Clean Tech
Focus Innovation, growth trajectory, market disruption
2

Manufacturing & Industrial Leadership

Recognizes women leading manufacturing enterprises, production units, or industrial operations — small-scale, medium-scale, and large-scale manufacturing ventures.

Sectors Textiles, Auto components, Electronics, Food processing, Pharmaceuticals, Heavy industries
Focus Production efficiency, quality, employment generation
3

Services & Professional Excellence

Awards women entrepreneurs in service-based industries including consulting, IT services, education, healthcare, hospitality, and professional services.

Sectors IT/ITES, Management consulting, Education, Healthcare services, HR services, Legal services
Focus Service quality, client satisfaction, professional excellence
4

Retail & E-Commerce Pioneer

Honors women leaders in retail businesses, both traditional brick-and-mortar and digital commerce platforms, including omnichannel operations.

Sectors Fashion retail, FMCG retail, Online marketplaces, D2C brands, Wholesale
Focus Market reach, customer experience, digital transformation
5

Agri-Business & Rural Enterprise

Celebrates women entrepreneurs driving growth in agriculture, allied activities, and rural-based businesses, promoting sustainability and farmer welfare.

Sectors Organic farming, Agricultural exports, Food processing, Dairy, Horticulture, Farm-to-table
Focus Sustainability, rural development, farmer empowerment
6

Social Impact & Sustainable Enterprise

Recognizes women entrepreneurs building businesses with strong social or environmental impact, creating positive change while achieving profitability.

Sectors Renewable energy, Waste management, Water management, Social enterprises, Women empowerment programs, Circular economy
Focus Social/environmental impact, sustainability, community benefit
7

Creative & Cultural Industries

Awards women leading businesses in creative sectors including arts, design, entertainment, media, fashion design, handicrafts, and digital content creation.

Sectors Fashion design, Content creation, Animation, Publishing, Handicrafts, Entertainment, Interior design
Focus Creativity, cultural preservation, artisan support
8

Healthcare & Wellness Entrepreneurship

Honors women entrepreneurs in healthcare delivery, wellness, fitness, mental health, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, and health-tech sectors.

Sectors Clinics/Hospitals, Fitness centers, Telemedicine, Mental health, Medical tourism, Wellness products, Medical devices
Focus Healthcare access, patient outcomes, innovation in health
9

Women Entrepreneur of the Year

Premier award for established women entrepreneurs leading large-scale enterprises with significant revenue, market presence, and influence across multiple sectors.

Sectors All sectors (Multi-sector conglomerates, established market leaders)
Focus Overall excellence, scale, market leadership, tenure
10

Young & Emerging Women Entrepreneur

Special category for women entrepreneurs below 35 years of age demonstrating entrepreneurial spirit, growth potential, and innovative thinking in their ventures.

Sectors All sectors (Age-focused category)
Focus Potential, innovation mindset, digital-savviness, growth momentum
Mark Your Calendar

Award Ceremony

MAY
10
2026

10 May 2026

Winners will be announced & celebrated in person

Join us for an evening of recognition honouring the most inspiring women leaders, entrepreneurs and changemakers who are shaping a better tomorrow.

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Nomination Form

Submit a Nomination

Complete all sections to submit your nomination for the She Leads Awards 2026.

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