The FFinc Awards are...
Every June, the FFinc Awards recognise the fire-starters, fearless founders and future-shapers building a better world for women and, by extension, for all. We celebrate phenomenal women – and their allies – in order to honour their efforts and light the path for those who come next.
"We need to celebrate the good in the world. Those that bring the light and lead with purpose."
Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka
Former Deputy President of South Africa under Mandela, Executive Director of UN Women, in conversation with our founder, Tamara Gillan
MEET THE 2025 WINNERS
Lifetime Achievement Winner
Dr Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka
Fearless Founder WINNER
Ade Hassan, MBE, Founder and CEO of Nubian Skin
Rising Up WINNER
Chamiah Dewey, Founder of DEWEY
Driving Force WINNER
Lydia Amoah, CEO of Backlight and Author of The Black Pound Report
Fast Forward Company winner
imabi
GAME CHANGER WINNER
Sam White, Founder and CEO of Stella Insurance
BEST ALLY WINNER
Pete Markey, CMO of Boots
Happiest Workplace WINNER
Cuvva
MEET THE 2025 JUDGES
Tamara Gillan
Founder & Chief, FFinc
lydia slater
Editor in Chief, Harpers Bazaar
Marcia Kilgore
Founder of FitFlop & Beauty Pie
Tara Foley
CEO of AXA UK&Ireland
louise hill
CEO & Co-Founder, GoHenry
Viviene Wong
Co-Founder, Little Moons
MEET THE 2025 CHAMPIONS
The FFinc 50
2025
Every year, we spotlight 50 individuals and organisations shaping the future of business – our shortlist of award candidates and a lens into what leadership looks like next. From fearless founders to rising stars, from inclusive workplaces to active allies, the FFinc 50 are the ones to watch.
hOW THE AWARDS WORK
1. Purpose-powered
The FFinc mission is to champion women, allies and the companies that back them. So every award begins with a question: who has done the most for women in business this year?
2. Expert-led nominations
We call on our judging panel – a powerhouse group of CEOs, founders, and industry leaders – to nominate the best of the best across 8 categories, forming a shortlist of exceptional talent.
3. Community-chosen winners
A combination of expert evaluation and community voice means winners are recognised not just for what they've achieved, but for how they've inspired the people around them.
Access the FFinc 50 List
how to get involved
For enquires about future awards, partnerships and opportunities,
email our Head of Programmes & Partnerships, Ed Leech, at ed@ffinc.co