We invite women from across South Africa and the Diaspora to be part of this inspiring journey on 7 and 8 March 2026. Women who win across the 17plus categories will automatically qualify as finalists for the Global Awards that will be held in Paris in April 2026. Together, we are changing the world.
Register to Nominate – Women Changing the World South Africa Awards
Women Changing The World Awards
Be Part of Celebrating South Africa’s Changemakers
The Women Changing the World South Africa Awards honour exceptional women who are transforming communities, industries, and futures.
To submit a nomination, all nominators and nominees must first complete the registration process.
Registration unlocks access to the official nomination form and allows you to select the category or categories most suited to your nominee.
Women Changing The World Awards
To accept your nomination you need to complete the following steps
1. Complete Your Registration
Fill in the short registration form with your contact details and nominee information.
A once-off registration fee is required to ensure the integrity and administration of the awards process.
2. Secure Your Payment
After submitting the form, you will be directed to the secure payment page.
Once payment is confirmed, you will automatically be redirected to the Nomination Categories Page.
3. Submit Your Nomination
Choose from the list of award categories and provide the required supporting information.
You may nominate yourself or someone else.
Multiple category nominations are allowed.
Fill in the online application form and submit by 31 January 2026.
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Scholarships & Nomination Privileges
Scholarships: A limited number of scholarships will be offered to deserving nominees, funded through the proceeds from the WCW Global Awards, subject to the availability of funds.
HOW MANY CATEGORIES WOULD YOU LIKE TO NOMINATE FOR?
Join thousands of inspiring women who are redefining leadership and creating change in their communities and beyond.
Special Categories
Register for special Categories
We are deeply committed to equal access and opportunity, celebrating diversity, inclusion, and the representation of women from all backgrounds and experiences, and honouring the rich intersectionality that makes every woman’s story unique and powerful.
To support this, registration fees have been waived for the following categories:
- Young Woman of the Year
- Indigenous people Award
- Girl Changing The World of the Year
- Disabilities Leadership Award
- Migrant Leadership Award
- Humanitarian Impact Award
- Rural and Regional Areas Impact Award.
6 Categories
Our premium 6-Category Nomination Package is designed for exceptional women whose contributions span multiple fields or who want the highest visibility during the awards. This package offers the strongest opportunity to showcase your full impact and gain recognition across the categories where you truly excel.
- Press Release Template
- PR Workshop
- Leveraging Awards Workshop
- Nomination Certificate
- Nominee Button
- Nominee Social Media Badge
3 Categories
With the 3-Category Nomination Package, you can amplify your visibility across multiple award categories, increasing your chances of being recognised for the full breadth of your work. If you or someone you’re nominating embody excellence in more than one area, this package gives you the platform to shine more boldly and more widely.
- Press Release Template
- PR Workshop
- Leveraging Awards Workshop
- Nomination Certificate
- Nominee Button
- Nominee Social Media Badge
The Regional Women Changing The World Awards are an awards program that recognises Women Changemakers global.
Acknowledging success in business, sustainability, leadership, health, education, product development, innovation and technology
Celebrate, Leverage, Connect!
Important Dates
Events
7-8 March 2026
Count Every Second Until Event
Women Changing the World (WCW) Global Awards – South Africa Region, taking place on the 7- 8 March 2026. This event is a celebration of women’s innovation, resilience, and power to drive change.