Nominees from companies including Mastercard, Netflix, Carlsberg Britvic and Procter & Gamble alongside agencies such as VCCP, BBH and OMD UK, are among those shortlisted for Campaign UK’s 2026 Inspiring Women Awards.

The awards celebrate women in the marketing, advertising, media and technology industries, honouring those who have demonstrated exceptional achievements and led the way for others.

This year’s chair of judges is Amina Folarin, group chief executive of Brandtech agency Oliver UK. Folarin was named both the Visionary Business Leader and Chief Executive of the Year at the 2025 awards.

The winners will be announced on 11 March at an awards ceremony at Quaglino's in London. Prizes will be given out across 14 categories.

Check out the winners from last year's Inspiring Women Awards here.

This year's full shortlist is below:

Amanda Azeez, director of marketing, fundraising and communications, Girlguiding

Charlie Carrington, senior vice president, integrated marketing and communications, UKI Mastercard........

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