The FFinc Awards are...
A celebration of the fire-starters, quiet disruptors, fearless founders and future-shapers building a better world for women – and for everyone. We celebrate excellence across leadership, innovation, culture, and allyship because when women rise, so does the world.
"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
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
Our mission at FFinc is to champion women and the companies that back them. So every award begins with a question: who’s driving real, lasting progress for women in business?
2. Expert-led nominations
We called on 24 brilliant judges from our global circle to nominate the best of the best across 7 categories – and they delivered, with over 500 standout nominations.
3. Community-chosen winners
Finalists are selected through a rigorous process involving our judges and the wider FFinc community. The result is a powerful indication of where leadership is headed – and who’s paving the way.
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