NOMINATION DEADLINE: 31 JULY • 11:45 PM PDT

 

A Prestigious Honor: Accepting the Most Influential Filipina Woman in the World™ Award

Since 2007, the Foundation for Filipina Women's Network has celebrated extraordinary women who redefine what it means to be a Filipina woman globally.

This isn't just an award—it's a catalyst for transformation, a powerful conduit connecting today's visionaries with tomorrow's changemakers.

The Most Influential Filipina Woman in the World™ Award recognizes women who don't simply achieve greatness—they multiply it. Recipients join an elite global sisterhood of trailblazers committed to creating ripples of change that cross oceans and generations. The Award Selection Committee looks for the nominee's global influential imprint.

When you accept this prestigious honor, you don't just receive recognition—you embrace a mission.

As a recipient of the Most Influential Filipina Woman in the World™ Award, you join an elite, carefully vetted cohort of exceptional Filipina women leaders spanning 33 countries. This distinguished honor comes with meaningful opportunities to amplify your impact through the following enriching commitments:

When you are selected and you accept this prestigious recognition, you AGREE to set up your LEGACY platform with with FWN and complete the following actions:

1. GLOBAL PROJECT: Design and implement a two-year Global Project benefiting women and girls in your community—channeling your expertise on how you've built your life, career, and success.
2. FEMTORMATCH: Join FemtorMatch by guiding a promising young Filipina woman professional or a Filipina woman returning to the global workforce  by sharing your wisdom and work / entrepreneurial experience to nurture the next generation of leaders. NOMINATE your Femtee - she will receive a complimentary membership for six months.
3. GET PUBLISHED: Contribute your unique leadership journey to DISRUPT 7.0, joining the powerful collection of stories in six books of 187 remarkable Filipina women who are reshaping possibilities worldwide.
4. JOIN FWN: Become an integral part of the FWN community through an annual contribution, which connects you with extraordinary peers and provides exclusive benefits at summits and for FWN offerings.
5. ATTEND FILIPINA SUMMIT: Engage with fellow visionaries at the Annual Filipina Summit, where collective wisdom and collaboration create exponential impact.
6. NOMINATE A FILIPINA WOMAN: Extend this transformative opportunity by nominating fellow influential Filipina women from your region, expanding FWN's global network of changemakers.

These meaningful commitments reflect the essence of the award itself—it recognizes not just personal achievement but also your capacity to create a lasting legacy through connection, femtorship, and shared purpose.

If you agree to FWN's conditions, then permit your nominator to submit your nomination.

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Please complete all required fields marked with an asterisk (*). For optional fields, provide information where relevant to strengthen the nomination.

Nomination Deadline: July 31, 2026, 11:45PM PDT

Questions? Email Global FWN100™Awards Committee at fwn100@ffwn.org

 

Is your nominee a Filipina woman leader who is changing the world? The Foundation for Filipina Women's Network (FWN) searches for the most exceptional Filipina women leaders who are building, leading, innovating, and revolutionizing in their fields. We are looking for Filipina women leaders who are established, has the capacity to give back to the community and has developed a global imprint through their accomplishments. Here's your chance to help her shine!

IMPORTANT: FWN reserves the right to CHANGE the award category you selected when the Selection Committee determines that a more appropriate award category supports the nominee's qualifications

FWN's vision is to find established Filipina women leaders in every sector of the global economy.

IMPORTANT: FWN reserves the right to CHANGE the economic sector you selected when the Selection Committee determines that a more appropriate sector supports the nominee's body of work.

At FWN, we are intentional about selecting awardees from a highly diverse group of Filipina women leaders in the diaspora and proud of her Philippine heritage.

If your nominee is selected, information in the items you upload may be used for the awards gala ceremony, media alerts, social media posts, and other forums related to the Global FWN100™ Awards and the Foundation for Filipina Women's Network.

Please ensure the information and images you submit are current, complete, and accurately represent your nominee's professional and work background. It is IMPORTANT that you upload the required documents, or your nomination will be declined.

The Foundation for Filipina Women's Network's Global FWN100™ Award recognizes the remarkable contributions of Filipina women globally. Choose ONE award selection criterion to describe a significant accomplishment that showcases her influence and the far-reaching impact of her work. We use a rigorous selection process to consider these key criteria to recognize extraordinary Filipina women professionals and leaders. Responses must be clear, convincing, and accurate, as they heavily influence award selection and can account for up to 100 points.

78) GLOBAL REACH (30 points):

Nominate a Filipina woman who has transformed challenges, whether from a failed or successful project, into global achievements. Describe a key initiative she led within the past two years, ensuring her narrative is verifiable.

How did her project create a measurable worldwide impact? Did it address a critical global issue or inspire cross-border change? Provide quantifiable outcomes (e.g., people reached, funds raised, policy changes) and explain how it extends beyond local or national influence.

Overcoming Challenges:

What obstacles did she face, and how did she overcome them? Stories of resilience highlight her leadership and ability to drive meaningful change.

79) INNOVATION & TRANSFORMATION (30 points): 

Nominate a Filipina woman leader who has launched, managed, or improved a project with a groundbreaking or transformative impact. Share a verifiable example from the past two years that benefited her industry, organization, or community and its global impact.

Breaking New Ground:

Did she create an original initiative or significantly transform an existing one? How did her innovation drive change on a global scale?

Measurable Success:

What were the project’s tangible outcomes? Did it achieve its goals? Provide quantifiable results and discuss their potential for scalability or replication worldwide.

80) SUSTAINABILITY (30 points): 

Nominate a Filipina woman who has led or significantly contributed to a sustainable project within the past two years, with lasting local impact and global relevance.

Long-Term Vision:

What enduring benefits has the project created, and how will it continue to impact people and the planet?

Global Relevance:

How can this initiative serve as a model for sustainability in other countries or communities?

81) BONUS POINTS: Media Recognition (10 points):

Has your nominee received significant media coverage for her work in the selected Award Criteria: Global Reach, Innovation and Transformation, and Sustainability? This demonstrates the breadth of her influence and the public's recognition of her achievements.

THE GLOBAL PITCH PROJECT
Your Legacy in Action

 

TRANSFORM RECOGNITION INTO IMPACT
To be considered for the Most Influential Filipina Woman in the World Award, the Selection Committee is looking for demonstrated exceptional leadership. We want you to harness that same brilliance to create lasting change through your Global Pitch Project—a focused initiative transforming the community where you live and have thrived while enhancing your leadership legacy.

 

WHY YOUR PROJECT MATTERS
Your Global Pitch Project isn't just another commitment—it's your opportunity to:

- Create tangible change in just 24 months
- Showcase your leadership methodology on a global stage
- Build your legacy beyond professional achievements

 

CRAFTING YOUR SUCCESS: A STREAMLINED APPROACH

1. START WITH WHAT YOU KNOW
The most successful projects leverage your existing expertise, connections, and passions. Consider:

- What issues affecting Filipina women have you already witnessed?
- Which of your skills could create the most immediate impact?
- What networks or resources do you already have access to?

 

2. CHOOSE FOCUS OVER SCOPE
Rather than trying to solve everything, consider these high-impact focus areas:

- Skills Development: Workshops teaching marketable skills
- Resource Networks: Creating access to education, healthcare, and business opportunities
- Advocacy Initiatives: Addressing specific policy issues affecting Filipina women

 

3. BUILD YOUR PROJECT BLUEPRINT 

We model the Guy Kawasaki Template (10/10/30 Rule) to develop your presentation pitch.

 

4. LEVERAGE THE FWN ADVANTAGE
Your FWN membership in the Global FWN100™ Awardee Network provides unique advantages:

- Collaboration Opportunities: Partner with awardees in your region
- Resource Sharing: Access templates, tools, and best practices
- Visibility Platform: Showcase your project at the Filipina Global Summit.
 

YOUR NEXT STEPS
- Design a simplified project template 
- Schedule a consultation with an expert in the field you've chosen
- Identify your first three partners within your existing network
- Set three achievable first-quarter goals

 

REMEMBER: PROGRESS OVER PERFECTION
Your Global Pitch Project isn't expected to solve every challenge immediately. The most successful projects start focused, achieve early wins, and grow organically. Your initiative will evolve—what matters is beginning the journey.

** Once the nominee is selected, she has 10 minutes to present her Global Pitch Project at the Filipina Summit.

"The most powerful legacy isn't what you achieve alone—it's what you inspire others to become."

 

FWN requires a 360-degree reference model:

• The 1st reference is a current boss or a former boss
• The 2nd reference is a Direct Report - someone who reported to her in her current or previous work, her business if she's self-employed, in the last 5 years
• The 3rd reference is a peer professional outside of her place of work, someone she may know in an organization they both belong to, or a nominee's client. 

Please have the Nominee ALERT her three references so the Selection Committee can contact them to learn more about her background and accomplishments.

If the Nominee's references do not respond, this will delay the approval decision.

Nominators or relatives cannot serve as references.

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I hereby certify the following:

1. Accuracy of Information: The Nominee has reviewed and approved all information provided in this nomination, and I confirm that it is accurate, complete, and truthful.
2. Consequences of Inaccuracy: I understand that any false, misleading, or inaccurate information may result in immediate disqualification of this nomination or revocation of the Global FWN100™ Award, if discovered after selection.
3. Use of Information: The Nominee and I acknowledge that all information submitted becomes the property of the Foundation for Filipina Women's Network (FWN) and may be used for promotional, marketing, and publicity purposes in support of FWN's global mission.
4. Release and Indemnification: I voluntarily release, discharge, and agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Foundation for Filipina Women's Network (FWN), including its board members, staff, volunteers, contractors, and vendors, from all claims, demands, or causes of action arising from any acts or omissions, whether foreseeable or not.
5. Informed Consent: The Nominee and I have thoroughly reviewed this entire nomination form and voluntarily agree to be bound by all its terms and conditions.