the NEW
Era of
Leadership

2025 Awards

For the women redefining business as usual.

The New Era of Leadership Awards recognize executive women shaping the future of business.


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Chief is the private network for executive women who are changing the face of leadership.

What Makes a
New-Era Leader?

Being a woman leader has always been a steep climb. It takes resilience, empathy, creativity, agility, and innovation. We’re looking for senior executive women across all industries who demonstrated exceptional leadership and have the business results to back it up.

Nominees should be based in the United States and can include:

  • Senior executive women who
    are C-Suite leaders, founders, or VPs

  • Public- and private-sector leaders

  • Chief Members and those not
    affiliated with Chief

See eligibility guidelines here.
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What Will Winners Get?

Visibility

Recognition across Chief’s channels, reaching an audience of 600,000+ leading professionals.

Platform

Select winners will get to share their thought leadership through Chief’s editorial coverage, media, and events.

Credibility

Unlike other awards programs, winners can leverage the award for brand-building efforts at no cost.

Meet Our Judges

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What Are We Looking For?

Our panel of judges will evaluate each nominee based on, but not limited to, the following:

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Chief is the most powerful network of senior executive women. Our members represent senior leaders from more than 10,000 organizations and across every sector. In our vibrant community, they find the connection, insights, and support they need to maximize their impact. Chief has been recognized as one of TIME’s 100 Most Influential Companies and one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies. Learn more at chief.com.

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