These awards recognise widows who have demonstrated excellence in entrepreneurship by building sustainable businesses, creating economic opportunities and inspiring others through enterprise.

Recognises a widow who has established a business within the past one to three years and has demonstrated exceptional growth, innovation, resilience and business potential despite the challenges of widowhood.

Honours a widowpreneur who has successfully sustained or expanded an established business while creating a lasting legacy that benefits her family, future generations and the wider community.

Recognises a widowpreneur who consistently demonstrates compassion and generosity by giving back through mentorship, philanthropy, volunteerism or community development, while uplifting others along her journey.

Celebrates a widowpreneur who has overcome significant personal, financial, legal or health-related challenges while continuing to build her business with courage, resilience and dignity.

Recognises a widowpreneur who has broken barriers, challenged traditional norms or pioneered new opportunities through innovation, leadership or by succeeding in industries where women are underrepresented.

These awards recognise widows from all walks of life whose strength, leadership and contribution inspire hope and create positive change beyond entrepreneurship.

Honours a widow who has demonstrated exceptional leadership, introduced innovative ideas and positively influenced others within her profession, organisation, community or sector through integrity, vision and service.

Recognises a widow under the age of 40 who has shown remarkable resilience, personal growth and leadership, inspiring other young widows to rebuild their lives with courage and purpose.

Recognises a widow who has championed the rights, wellbeing and empowerment of widows, women or vulnerable communities through advocacy, awareness, policy influence or social justice initiatives.

2025 Awards Winners