Novi Inspiring Mentor of the Year
This award is for women who have a track record in mentoring and developing future leaders.
2026 Novi Awards
Now in its 16th year, the Novi Leadership Summit and Awards honours the impact of female leadership, innovation and entrepreneurism
Beth Crosier
Beth is a former private equity CFO, now working as a fractional finance partner, helping entrepreneurs take control of their
Patrice Bailey
Patrice Bailey — Founder & Director, Patrice Bailey International Specialising in mindset reformation, programme design, and structural growth for individuals
Naomi Timperly
Naomi Timperley is a trailblazing award winning business consultant and co-founder of Tech North Advocates, a leading network championing the
Karrie Fitzmaurice
Acclaimed hairdresser and accredited transformation coach Karrie Fitz founded her agency KIT Studios on International Women’s Day 2021. Her aim:
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Karen Cairney
An experienced and established professional in the higher education, non-profit and fundraising sectors, Karen has worked at a senior level,
Cordelia Osewa-Ediae
Cordelia Osewa-Ediae is a Director and DEI Consultant with over 15 years of experience of leading cross sector diversity, equity,
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Breaking Barriers
Now in its 14th year, the Novi Leadership Summit and Awards honours the impact of female leadership, innovation and entrepreneurism
Unstoppable Women
With this year’s theme being “unstoppable women”, we are celebrating women who are showing exceptional leadership abilities in their teams,
Maria Peggs
A highly experienced professional with 28+ years of experience working at the Director level, Maria now works as a Mentor,
Breaking Barriers
Now in its 13th year, the Forward Ladies Leadership Summit and Awards honours the impact of female leadership, innovation and



















