The Novi Awards
The Novi Awards
For the women breaking barriers and redefining what’s possible.
The Novi Awards celebrate women shaping the future of business, leadership and innovation.
We’re proud to reveal the shorlist of the 2026 Novi Awards.
Winners will be announced on 20 November 2026 at The Londoner Hotel during our flagship celebration of innovation and excellence.
A heartfelt thank you to our exceptional judging panel for their time, expertise, and unwavering support.
To all our finalists—congratulations and best of luck as we count down to the main event.
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Novi Emerging Leader of the year
For women already demonstrating leadership, influence and the potential to go further.
Novi Engineering Excellence Award of the Year
For women engineers delivering exceptional work and inspiring the next generation
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Novi Rising Star of the Year
For women at an early stage of their career who are showing exceptional potential.
Novi Technology Leader of the Year
For women driving innovation and transformation across technology and digital.
Novi Transformational Leader of the Year
For women in leadership roles who have driven business results
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Novi Senior Executive of the Year
For women demonstrating outstanding leadership, influence and impact at senior level
Novi Data AI Leader of the year
For women driving innovation and impact through data and AI.
Celebrate the women clearing the path for the next generation.
Secure your ticket to an unforgettable night of recognition, inspiration, and impact.
Joint Categories
Novi Academic Leader of the Year
For women working within academia or the education sector.
Novi Inspiring Mentor of the Year
For women who have a strong track record of mentoring and developing future leaders.
Novi Social Impact of the Year
For women creating or delivering digital products, programmes or services that generate positive social impact.
Novi Women on Boards
For women with less than 15 years in an organisation who show strong leadership potential
Novi Changemaker of The Year
For a woman who challenges convention and creates meaningful change through innovation.
International leadership excellence
For women demonstrating strong leadership across multiple cultures, markets or international business environments
Entrepreneur Categories
NOVI DISRUPTOR OF THE YEAR
For a woman who challenges convention and creates meaningful change through innovation.
Novi Female Entrepreneur of the Year
For women who own or run a business (5+ years trading) with demonstrable growth.
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Novi Start Up of the Year
For women who have launched a new business and are within their first five years of trading
YOUR BOARD. YOUR PEERS. YOUR NEXT MOVE.
The Novi Peer Advisory Board
An alternative to a traditional board, combining trusted peer coaching, accountability and honest challenge to help women navigate career and business decisions, overcome challenges and achieve their ambitions.
Excellence is personal.
Impact is shared.
Be in the room for the most inspiring night in leadership.
If you’re not in the room, you’re out of the story
Don’t miss your chance to be part of the UK’s leading celebration of innovation, impact, and leadership.