womanthismonth.com | AUGUST 2026 WOTYA 2026 101 Amna Syed (Red House Marketing): [email protected] Business, Innovation & Technology Women driving economic growth, innovation and transformation. • Woman in Entrepreneurship, Leadership & Innovation • Woman in FinTech & Finance • Woman in STEM • Woman in Law & Advocacy • Girl of the Year (Under 18) Creative Industries (Orange Economy) Recognises women advancing Bahrain’s creative and cultural sectors. • Woman in Creative Industries (Orange Economy) • Woman in Visual & Performing Arts • Woman in Fashion • Unido Rising Star of the Year Health, Education & Social Impact Honours women improving lives through healthcare, education and community development. • Woman in Health & Wellness Leadership • Woman in Education & Thought Leadership • Woman in Beauty & Personal Care • Woman in Philanthropy & Community Impact Hospitality & Sports Celebrates leadership across Bahrain’s hospitality and sporting sectors. • Woman in Hospitality • Woman in Sports • Woman in Culinary Arts Media, Communications, Advocacy & Public Engagement Highlights women shaping communication, public dialogue and media. • Woman in Digital Media & Content Creation • Woman in Corporate Communications & Public Relations (PR) • Woman in Marketing • Woman in Journalism (Print, Broadcast & Digital) Special Recognition Lifetime Achievement Award Honours a woman whose decades of contribution have helped shape Bahrain’s society, industry or culture. Awards at a Glance 21 Awards. Five Categories. One Lifetime Achievement Award. Reflecting on the journey of the awards, Amna Syed, Creative Partnerships Director at Red House Marketing, says: “The Woman of the Year Awards began as a simple conversation in our office, inspired by one belief: that the extraordinary women of Bahrain deserve to be seen, celebrated and remembered. Today, that conversation has grown into a platform creating meaningful impact across Bahrain. One of the most rewarding parts of this journey has been meeting women who never sought recognition for themselves. Instead, they were nominated by their families, friends and colleagues, often with the words, ‘It’s your time to be seen.’ Moments like these remind us exactly why this platform matters. As we enter our third edition, it is inspiring to see the awards continue to grow, reaching more women and uncovering remarkable stories. This is only the beginning. The Woman of the Year Awards belong to everyone who believes in recognising excellence. We welcome conversations with organisations that share this vision and want to create meaningful community impact. Together, we have the opportunity to build a lasting legacy for the women of Bahrain.” If you know an exceptional woman making a difference, nominate her before August 31 and help bring her story to a wider audience. Commenting on GDN Media’s involvement with the initiative, Alison Lillywhite, Sales Director at Al Hilal Group, says: “At GDN Media, we believe meaningful recognition has the power to create lasting impact. Our association with the Woman of the Year Awards over the past two years has been driven by a shared commitment to celebrating the women shaping Bahrain’s future across every sector. The awards shine a spotlight on leadership and achievement while inspiring future generations. Initiatives like these thrive because organisations recognise the importance of supporting platforms that celebrate excellence and strengthen the wider community. When partners come together with a shared vision, they help create opportunities that extend well beyond the awards evening, ensuring the achievements of remarkable women continue to inspire others.” Organisations interested in becoming part of the awards are encouraged to contact the team now while sponsorship opportunities remain available. To discuss sponsorship opportunities: Alison Lillywhite (Al Hilal Group): [email protected]
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