The LeadHers Awards will showcase and celebrate outstanding leadership capabilities demonstrated by women in entrepreneurship.
From founders and student leaders to those making a positive impact in their community, these awards are open to women and gender diverse people who are leading to create positive change.
The LeadHers Awards will celebrate these successful leaders from across the state. Nominate in the following three categories.
Nominations for LeadHers Awards are now closed.
Student Award
Entrepreneurship Award
Community Award
Award categories
Award winners of each category will receive a trophy and $1,600 in prize money.
Awards timeline
Keep up to date with the following timeline and make sure to submit your nominations before the closing date.
| Time | Activity | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 25 September | Nominations open | To make your nomination please fill in this form. |
| 26 October | Nominations close | Submit your nomination before nominations close to ensure your nomination is reviewed. |
| 30 October | Shortlisting | All nominations will be shortlisted for judging. |
| 6 November | Judging | Judging to be finalised for the award ceremony. |
| 17 November | Award ceremony | Nominees and other invited attendees will come together for the announcement of all award winners at the LeadHers Rise event - Celebrating Women's Entrepreneurship Day. |
Our LeadHers History
UQ Ventures LeadHers, a confidence-building incubator, was launched in 2018 to address an identified confidence gap among UQ women entrepreneurs and their male counterparts, and to encourage and support more women in entrepreneurship and leadership.
LeadHers started as a twice-a-year program, with 85 applications for the first round. Four years later, LeadHers is now run four times a year with additional events for PhDs and Staff. In 2022 over 350 women have participated in a LeadHers program.
The inaugural LeadHers Awards are designed to further celebrate the achievements of women entrepreneurs and leaders and to encourage equality in these positions.
For more information about the LeadHers Awards, please contact
Beth Lawrance, Manager, Ventures, UQ.