2025 Northern Power Women Awards, Europe’s largest event celebrating gender equality, will honour trailblazers driving change across the North

Nominations are open until 23:59 on September 27 2024 to recognise individuals making a significant impact in their communities and workplaces

Barclays and Bank of America have been announced as the co-headline partners for the 2025 Awards, amplifying the celebration of diversity, equity, and inclusion

The awards ceremony will take place on March 6 2025 (the eve eve of International Women’s Day), at Manchester Central Convention Complex, bringing together leaders and advocates for an inspiring evening of recognition and celebration

Following over 1,400 nominations in 2024, the 2025 Awards aim to uncover even more influential figures committed to advancing gender equality.


Now in its ninth year, the Northern Power Women Awards (NPW Awards), which is the largest event celebrating gender equality in Europe, have become a symbol of recognition for those who tirelessly work towards establishing gender balance in workplaces and advocating for equality throughout the North.

These highly anticipated Awards showcase the outstanding accomplishments of individuals who are setting new benchmarks for gender equality in the North. Set to celebrate even more role models in 2025, with nominations still open, the Northern Power Women Awards have unveiled Barclays and Bank of America as the 2025 co-headline partners.

Simone Roche MBE, CEO of We Are Power and the Northern Power Women Awards shared her excitement for the new co-headline partnership, stating:

“We are so proud to have both Barclays and Bank of America on board as our co-headline sponsors. Their commitment to driving gender equality and social mobility mirrors our own, and together, we’re set to make the 2025 Northern Power Women Awards the most impactful yet.”

Iwona Szmidt, Managing Director, Site Lead for Chester at Bank of America, added: “We are excited to be Co-Headline Partner of the 2025 Northern Power Women Awards. This partnership reflects our dedication to nurturing a professional environment where diversity and inclusion is a non-negotiable part of our business, where it is respected, valued and embedded in all we do. These awards not only recognise true thought-leadership and celebrate pioneering work and ideas, but also, importantly they fuel the female talent pipeline and help build a positive, forward-looking world of work.”

Bank of America has a long-standing relationship of supporting the Northern Power Women Awards, having sponsored the 2024 Agent of Change Award, won by Jayne Little.

Amy Williams, Managing Director at Barclays, shared her thoughts on the partnership: “Being the co-headline partner of the 2025 Northern Power Women Awards is an absolute pleasure and a privilege. It gives us an amazing opportunity to celebrate, recognise and award the brilliant contributions of people across the north driving for excellence in diversity, equity and inclusion.”

Barclays also has a significant history with Northern Power Women, having previously sponsored the 2024 One to Watch Award, won by Tasnim Khalid. Barclays also played a crucial role in the inaugural Advocacy List, dedicated to recognising male allies and advocates for gender equality.

The Northern Power Women Awards welcome nominations from all genders, striving to create an inclusive environment that honours those making a positive impact in their communities. With over 1400 nominations in 2024, the 2025 Awards are set to uncover even more trailblazers that are creating a more inclusive world for all.

You can still nominate the empowering women and advocates in your life and public figures who are using their platform for positive change now. Nominations close at 23:59 on Friday 27 September. Nominate now at wearepower.net/awards

Mark your calendars for Thursday 6 March 2025 and join us at Manchester Central Convention Complex for an unforgettable evening celebrating the leaders driving gender equality and creating lasting impact across the North; going far beyond just one night.

Watch highlights of 2024 NPW Awards here: 2024 Highlights

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