Women Leadership Awards is the longest running international award in China for women leaders, and was the only such award for over a decade. The WLA recognizes professional women – and since 2016, men supporting women – from all nationalities and across all industries in Shanghai, who have made a marked difference in their professional careers, in the community and have forged paths for others to follow.
This year, on May 29th at the Langham, Xintiandi, together with the independent jury members, the 14 distinguished finalists, IPWS supporters, incredible IPWS community and friends, we will celebrate the 15th anniversary of Women Leadership Awards. During this momentous evening of celebration with a sumptuous 3-course dinner, we will announce and honor the winners across these 7 categories:
- Business Leader of the Year
- Innovator of the Year
- Young Business Leader of the Year
- Social Contributor of the Year
- Entrepreneur of the Year
- HeforShe Man of the Year
- Lifetime Achievement
As the 2021 IPWS Women Leadership Awards Ceremony is fast approaching, we want to share with you the feedback on WLA Ceremonies from previous years’ participants.
Dress to impress and get ready for an evening of inspiration, connecting with Shanghai’s movers and shakers, and a sumptuous 3-course dinner.
Meet the WLA Ceremony Participants
Business Leader of the Year
- Hongfei Zheng, President, Cargill Animal Nutrition China
- Jacquelien Brussee, VP & GM, Labbrand Group
Entrepreneur of the Year
- Cheri Xiaoyu Wang, CEO, Shanghai Li An International Freight Forwarding Co. Ltd
- Nanou GIMONET, Founder, Baluchon & Manager of Contaminated Land Services for China GOLDER ASSOCIATES
Young Business Leader of the Year
- Ashley Dudarenok, Founder, ChoZan & Alarice
- Susie Liu, Head of Marketing Strategy, OnePlus
Social Contributor of the Year
- Seema Ahluwalia, Chairwoman and GM, Mifanmama
- Heather Bowie Kaye, Co-Founder, Loop Swim
Innovator of the Year
- Linian Li, Country Manager of Modern Water and VP China Business of Deep Verge
- Wenjing Zhao, Founder, Shanghai Goodcycle Environmental Technologies Com.,Ltd
HeforShe Man of the Year
- Emmanuel Dean, CEO & Founder, BOOMI
- Nitin Dani, Director & Founder, Green Initiatives & Seeds of Change
Lifetime Achievement Award
- Jessica Gleeson, CEO, BrighterBeauty and Founder, Experiential Retail
- Jerrie Ueberle, Founder and Chairman/Managing Partner, The World Academy for the Future of Women
- Anna Chitty, CEO of Starcom China
- Emily Chang, CEO of McCann Worldgroup, China and published author
The WLA independent jury panel
- Eric Yu, Managing Director Victoria’s Secret, Greater China
- Robert E. Daudt, Managing Partner, Asia Plus Capital Ltd.
- Steffi Soetebier, Interimsmanager Human Resources
- Heidi Dugan, Television Host, Entrepreneur, Author, Health and Wellness KOL, Mother
- Nina Kong, Strategy Director at MediaMonks China
- Monte Rosen, Founder & Managing Director, ELG (The Essential Learning Group)
- Jury Secretary: Rita Malvone, Executive Coach, Strategic Advisor, and International Trainer
Join us together with your friends, for one of the biggest and the most impactful yearly IPWS events. Group tickets are available.
Seats are limited, so get your ticket before it’s too late! Early bird available until May 18!
EVENT DETAILS:
Date:
Saturday, May 29th, 2021
Time:
6:00 – 9:30 PM
Registration from 5:30 PM
After party from 9:30 PM
Agenda:
- 5:30 – 6:00 PM – Welcome drinks & canapés
- 6:00 – 7:00 PM – Welcome address and announcing winners in 4 WLA categories
- 7:00 – 8:00 PM – Dinner and mingling
- 8:00 – 9:30 PM – Keynote speech and announcing winners in 3 WLA categories
- 9:30 PM – Late – After Party
Venue:
The Langham Hotel, Shanghai, Xintiandi
99 Madang Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai
市黄浦区马当路99号
Dress code:
Dust off your high heels – we will be celebrating in style, so dress to impress!
Who is invited:
IPWS welcomes everyone to join this event: members and non-members, women and men, all professional levels and all nationalities.
Price:
Early bird, available until May 18:
- Value deal: Event ticket + 1 year IPWS Membership**: CNY 750
- Event ticket only, Members*: CNY 500
- Event ticket only, Non-members: CNY 600
- Group ticket (6 attendees per group, price per ticket)***: CNY 500
Normal price (after May 18):
- Value deal; Event ticket + 1 year IPWS Membership**: CNY 800
- Event ticket only, Members*: CNY 550
- Event ticket only, Non-members: CNY 650
- Group ticket (6 attendees per group, price per ticket)***: CNY 500
*Membership status will be confirmed at the door. Member price includes membership type Registered IPWS Friends that have paid the annual membership fee.
**Value of the annual IPWS Membership is CNY 400. Read more about Membership.
***Group tickets must be purchased simultaneously for the entire group.
Price includes welcome drinks and canapés, and a sumptuous seated 3 course dinner.
RSVP:
It’s essential to RSVP for this event! Register here on Yoopay or through the QR code below. Please note that seats are limited and registration is on a first come first served basis.
WLA Representative Organizations
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