Northern PoWEr Women Awards celebrate 10th anniversary

The winners will be announced on March 12 2026 at Manchester Central Convention Complex, with co-headline partners Barclays and Bank of America, supported by AstraZeneca, Arcadis, Asda, BT Group, Connected Places Catapult, Gleeds, KTSL, LNER, Weightmans and Manchester Airports Group.

The awards will unite over 1,000 leaders, changemakers and advocates from across the North to celebrate its tenth anniversary.

The Northern PoWEr Women Awards pictured in 2025 (Image: Supplied)

Taking place during International Women’s Day week, Europe’s largest gender equality celebration will spotlight the role models driving progress towards a fairer, more inclusive future.

This year’s finalists showcase the diverse range of talent across the North, representing industries from business and technology to health, education, construction, manufacturing and the third sector.

Simone Roche MBE, founder and CEO of We Are PoWEr, said: “Reaching our tenth year is a poWErful moment for the Northern PoWEr Women Awards.

The Northern PoWEr Women Awards 2025 (Image: Supplied)

“What began as a bold idea has become a movement that shines a light on those who are not only achieving success but actively using their influence to open doors for others.

“The 2026 finalists reflect the very best of the North – courageous leaders, committed allies and organisations driving real, measurable change.”

Simone Roche MBE at the 2025 awards (Image: Supplied)