Women Manager of the Year

About this category

Women Manager of the Year celebrates a woman manager whose team delivers outstanding results because of how she leads them. She sets clear goals, supports and develops her people, and creates a team others want to join. Judges look at the results her team has achieved and the difference she has made to the people in it.

Eligibility

• Open to women-identifying individuals who manage a team, function or department
• Any sector and any organisation size
• First-line, middle and senior managers are all eligible

Judging criteria

• Team results: targets met and performance improved
• People development: coaching, training and progression of her team
• Engagement: morale, retention and team culture
• Problem solving: how she has handled challenges or change

Qualitative criteria

• Supportive and fair
• Clear communicator
• Leads by example
• Brings out the best in people

Metrics

• Team targets and KPIs achieved
• Staff retention and engagement
• Team members promoted or developed
• Improvements or projects delivered

Additional criteria

• Achievements should fall mainly within the last three years
• Team testimonials strengthen an entry