GLOBAL FWN100™
Most Influential Filipina Woman in the World™ Award
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Fearless, Passionate, Filipina Woman Creating Waves in Society
Do you know Filipina women who are disruptors, innovators, thought leaders, visionaries, policymakers, founders, emerging leaders and changemakers? NOMINATE her for the prestigious Most Influential Filipina Woman in the World Award™ (Global FWN100™).
The Global FWN100™ Award recognizes women who have risen to an influential position in corporations and non profit/government institutions in Africa, North America, South America, Asia, Australia, Antartica, Europe and USE their influence to better the lives of the communities where they live and work.
Do you belong on this prestigious list?
Most Influential Filipina Woman in the World™
Global FWN100™ Award
This prestigious recognition celebrates accomplished Filipina women worldwide who have achieved significant influence in their professions and are ready to amplify their impact through a partnership with FWN.
A U.S. FWN100™ awardee selected between 2007 thru 2012 and is an FWN member in good standing may be nominated for the Global FWN100™ Award.
Continuing Influential
Global FWN100™ Award
The Excellence Award for Sustained Impact
This distinguished recognition honors Global FWN100™ awardees in good standing who have demonstrated sustained excellence and exponential growth in their influence over five years. Recipients have significantly expanded their impact, actively advanced FWN's mission, and are pillars of our global community.
This award celebrates leaders who have transformed their initial recognition into a lasting legacy, consistently giving back to FWN and the Filipina community while achieving new heights in their careers and influence.
Global FWN100™ awardees who are Lifetime Members on the year of nomination, has attended the Filipina Leadership Global Summit at least five times, has nominated (and were accepted) five awardees, has 3-5 Femtees, has supported FWN thru sponsorships and donations, and has demonstrated continuing influential activities with worldwide impact in her workplace and local community.
Hall of Fame
Global FWN100™ Award
Always Influential Award
The Pinnacle Recognition for Legendary Leaders
The highest honor from the Foundation for Filipina Women'sNetwork. This lifetime achievement award cognizes extraordinary leaders who have reached the pinnacle of influence and service to their community and to FWN.
For exceptional women who have received both previous awards and have demonstrated a decade of sustained excellence. This recognition celebrates legendary Filipina women who have profoundly shaped their industries and communities, building lasting legacies for future generations.
Global FWN100™ awardees who are Lifetime Members on the nomination year, has attended the Filipina Leadership Global Summit at least seven times, has nominated at least seven (and accepted) seven awardees, has over five Femtees, supported FWN thru sponsorships and donations, and has demonstrated continuing influential activities with worldwide impact in her workplace and her local community. Accomplished Filipina women advocating with FWN to increase the power of Filipina women as leaders and policymakers at all levels in the public and private sectors worldwide. Will be inducted into the FWN Hall of Fame.
Worldwide Search
Do you know a Filipina woman who qualifies to be selected for the Most Influential Filipina Woman in the World™ Award?
Is she a fearless, passionate, purpose-driven, socially conscious Filipina woman who is creating waves in society - a forward looking leader championing a groundbreaking project that benefits the lives of others in the workplace and the community? #FilipinaDisrupter
Qualified candidates will be evaluated based on the size and scope of their positions, influence in their industries and professions, board affiliations and significant leadership roles. Before you submit your nomination, please check the Global FWN100™ Awards™ FAQs.
The awardees will be profiled in a COMMEMORATIVE ISSUE of the FWN Magazine and will be honored at a gala awards ceremony and dinner during the Filipina Leadership Global Summit.
Questions? Find answers in the Awards FAQs. For a list of previous Global and U.S. FWN100™awardees, visit the 100 Most Influential Filipina Women page.
The global search is a key to FWN's strategy to execute its vision — a Filipina woman leader in every sector of the economy.
Primary Economic Sector
Industries that produce or extract raw materials (Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, Farming, Hunting, Mining, Extraction)
Secondary Economic Sector
Industries in the manufacturing of natural resources (Construction, Processing, AutoProduction, Textiles, Engineering, Energy Utilities)
Tertiary Economic Sector
Service industry (Communication Services, Government Workers, Military, Healthcare, Finance, Education, Entertainment, Wholesale, Retail, Fashion, Architecture, Interior Design, Transportation, Restaurants, Travel and Tourism)
Quaternary Economic Sector
Knowledge-based and production of information. (Information Technology, Research & Development, Consulting Services, Financial Planning, Media and Journalism)
Award Categories
BUILDER
ARCHITECT OF CHANGE
FOUNDER & PIONEER
THE GROUNDBREAKER
INNOVATOR AND THOUGHT LEADER
PIONEER OF PROGRESS
“NICOLE”
THE REVOLUTIONARY
POLICYMAKER & VISIONARY
THE STRATEGIST
This award goes to the Filipina woman who not only dreams of a better world but lays the foundation stone by stone, leading with heart, transforming challenges into opportunities for growth, and celebrating a Filipina leader who constructs bridges to the future with her remarkable organizational prowess. Recognized for her spirit and dedication to collaboration, driving measurable results, the Builder awardee reshapes the landscape of corporations, nonprofits, and government agencies. A Builder is redefining the essence of leadership and leaving a lasting impact on her organization and community.
This award salutes a Filipina woman who is the chief executive, president, executive director, or founder of a company, a non-profit, or a business venture she helped launch, build, or significantly grow. An entrepreneur who has blazed new trails and groundbreaking ventures that reflect a commitment to innovation and growth. This award recognizes those who harness resources, creativity, and technology and have turned visions into reality, leading by example and inspiring bold, innovative leadership legacy.
This award honors the Filipina woman whose groundbreaking contributions have redefined industries and dares to think differently. From disrupting traditional business models to revolutionizing art, literature, and science, these leaders inspire innovation and foster advancements that change the way we live and whose inventive spirit and visionary ideas have created waves of change, touching lives and shaping the future.
The NICOLE Award honors the Filipina woman leader who has sparked global conversations on women’s rights, national sovereignty, and justice through her strength and advocacy. Named after “Nicole” who became a symbol of resilience and courage, this category celebrates the Filipina woman whose actions inspire societal transformation and pave the way for a better, more equitable world. The NICOLE awardee stands tall in adversity, encouraging others to fight for justice and equality.
This award honors the Filipina woman leader at the forefront of change whose strategic and business acumen have significantly influenced policy and innovation. She enriches her constituents’ lives by sharing her knowledge and experiences driving business, industry, and society progress. She is a leader whose foresight and decision-making sculpt a more prosperous and inclusive future.