Membership nominations are now open, and close on
Friday 29th August 2025, 5pm (NZST)

We recommend drafting your answers first, then copying and pasting them into the form, in case you can’t complete the nomination in one go and need to start again at another time. Once you have completed and submitted the online form a copy will be sent to Global Women, to your nominee, and to you.

Examples
Nomination example – Emma Smith (download file)
Nomination example – Aroha Wilson (download file)

    Nominator Contact Information

    About Your Nominee

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    Membership Criteria

    Leadership

    Please give examples of her leadership (500 words max)

    • her leadership roles in her areas of expertise

    • she may be a CEO, non-executive director, iwi or cultural leader, senior executive, partner, founder, entrepreneur or known expert (such as an acclaimed author, scientist or artist). She may have received official recognition (awards, titles) for her work and achievements

    Influence

    Please give examples of her ability to influence beyond her current position. (500 words max)

    For instance, she may:

    • use her influential leadership position to reach people outside her organisation

    • hold memberships, have associations, or sit on boards outside her current workplace

    • be regularly invited to attend and speak at events

    • have a following of an influential few and/or a broad group of many

    • have international experience that benefits our work at home in New Zealand

    Impact

    Please give examples of how she uses her influence to catalyse progress for New Zealand women. (500 words max)

    For instance, she may:

    • actively use her influence to impact, encourage and facilitate the development of New Zealand women to increase diversity in leadership

    • have initiated projects, actions or changes that improve gender and/or ethnic balance in the workplace

    • educate others on the benefits of diversity

    • collaborate with other senior leaders to develop the professional capabilities, competencies and skills of New Zealand women

    • be a go-to person for the media on the topics of diversity and inclusion

    • use her social media reach to champion diversity and inclusion.

    What are your aspirations for the Women of Aotearoa New Zealand?

    Please share your hopes and vision for the future of women in Aotearoa New Zealand (500 words max)

    • what kind of opportunities, leadership, recognition, or change would you like to see for wāhine across the country?

    • whether it's in business, community, culture, or everyday life, we’d love to hear what you aspire for the next generation of women.

    Additional Nominee Information

    Please add any additional information (i.e. background, experience and aspirations) that you feel qualifies your nominee for membership. (300 words max)

    Declaration

    By submitting the nomination form you confirm that the nominee (a) consents to having the above information shared with the Global Women Board and to receiving email communications from Global Women and; (b) identifies in a way that is consistent with the Global Women membership criteria.

    For information on the membership process, please contact the Global Women office 09 300 6348 or stephany.balogh@globalwomen.org.nz.