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NHS How Women Rise Awards Nomination Form

NHS is proud to introduce the "How Women Rise in Hardware" event, presented in partnership with Build Women. Nominations are now being accepted for the How Women Rise Awards Ceremony to celebrate and recognize achievement, innovation, and leadership amongst women in our industry.

The Awards Ceremony will take place at the end of the How Women Rise full-day program on Tuesday, March 18 (Day 1 of NHS).

Click here to view more details on the available award nomination categories.

 

Award Categories:

This award recognizes a female leader in the hardware and home improvement industry who demonstrates exceptional leadership skills, inspires others, and drives innovation within her organization. Nominees should be individuals who have exhibited outstanding decision-making, strategic vision, and the ability to lead teams toward success, while fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment.

The Rising Star Award honors a promising up-and-coming female professional in the industry who has shown tremendous potential and is already making a notable impact. Nominees should be early to mid-career individuals who have demonstrated exceptional growth in their role, innovation in their work, and the ability to influence others with their ideas, vision, and enthusiasm.

This award celebrates a female entrepreneur who has demonstrated extraordinary initiative, resilience, and business acumen within the hardware and home improvement sector. Nominees should be business owners or founders who have successfully launched or grown their companies, created jobs, and overcome challenges to achieve significant business milestones while driving industry progress.

The Mentorship Award recognizes a woman who has gone above and beyond in supporting and guiding other women in the industry. Nominees should be individuals who actively invest time and effort into mentoring others, providing advice, encouragement, and career development opportunities, and helping to shape the next generation of leaders in the hardware and home improvement field.

This award honors a female professional who has made a significant impact on her community through her work, charitable efforts, or advocacy. Nominees should be individuals who have demonstrated a commitment to making a difference in their local or global communities, whether through volunteerism, corporate social responsibility, or other meaningful contributions that have enhanced the well-being of others.

The Sustainability Advocate Award celebrates a female leader who is championing sustainability and environmental responsibility within the hardware and home improvement industry. Nominees should be individuals who have spearheaded or significantly contributed to initiatives that promote environmental conservation, sustainable product development, or energy-efficient practices within the industry.

This prestigious award recognizes a female professional who has had a lasting and transformative impact on the hardware and home improvement industry throughout her career. Nominees should be individuals who have made enduring contributions to the industry over many years, demonstrating unwavering dedication, pioneering work, and inspiring others with their legacy of excellence and leadership.