Meet the finalists

In 2022, the Women in Governance Awards celebrates inspiring women around the board table who empower and uplift others to lead, question and change the status quo.

Be that through their work, their conscious and impactful leadership, their commitment to bringing their whole self to the board, or their ability to be a role model to other women, the Women in Governance Awards aims to put a spotlight on the contribution of these women on boards.

From a record number of nominations in this year’s awards, 26 women finalists have been selected across seven governance categories, with an eighth award category honouring organisations making a significant contribution to gender diversity and equity.

The finalists represent a wide range of industries and boards including accounting, sports, education, start-ups and beyond.


Meet the finalist of each category:

  1. Gender Diverse Organisation Leader 
  2. Not-For-Profit Governance Leader 
  3. Māori Governance Leader 
  4. Pacific Governance Leader 
  5. Ethnic Communities' Governance Leader 
  6. Rising Governance Star 
  7. Lifetime Achievement Award 
  8. Gender Champion

Winners will be announced and celebrated at the Gala Dinner on Thursday 4 August 2022 at the Banquet Hall in Parliament, Wellington hosted by the Minister for Women.