List of awards honoring women

This list of awards honoring women is an index to articles about notable awards honoring women. It excludes media, science and technology and sports awards, which are covered by separate lists, and it excludes orders of chivalry for women. The list is organized by region and country of the sponsoring organization, but some awards are open to women around the world.

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Gargi Gupta and other awardees of Nari Shakti Puraskar, 2017, Minister Maneka Gandhi.

International
CountryAwardSponsorNotes
InternationalAgent of Change AwardGlobal Partnerships Forum, United NationsChampions of gender equality and women’s empowerment[1]
InternationalFlorence Nightingale MedalInternational Committee of the Red Cross"Exceptional courage and devotion to the wounded, sick or disabled or to civilian victims of a conflict or disaster" or "exemplary services or a creative and pioneering spirit in the areas of public health or nursing education".[2]
InternationalMillennium Peace Prize for WomenUnited Nations Development Fund for WomenEfforts to end conflict[3]
International The Medal for the Martyrs International Veterans and volunteers with the SDF, YPG and YPJ. All coordinated by The Medal for the Martyrs project team. Presented to the next of kin to the international fighters and volunteers with the Kurdish forces that were killed while in Syria or died as a result of their service in Syria. Members of the Women's Protection Units (YPJ) are also eligible for the medal.
InternationalWomen in Business AwardUnited Nations Conference on Trade and DevelopmentWomen who have taken part in the EMPRETEC programme[4]

Americas
CountryAwardSponsorNotes
CanadaGovernor General's Awards in Commemoration of the Persons CaseGovernor General of CanadaPromotion of equality for girls and women in Canada[5]
United StatesAWM–Microsoft Research Prize in Algebra and Number TheoryAssociation for Women in MathematicsOutstanding young female researcher in algebra or number theory[6]
United StatesAnita Borg Institute Women of Vision AwardsAnitaB.orgExceptional achievement by women in technology[7]
United StatesBennett Prize for Women Figurative RealistsSteven Alan Bennett and Dr. Elaine Melotti SchmidtWomen figurative realist painters[8]
United StatesElaine Bennett Research PrizeAmerican Economic AssociationOutstanding research in any field of economics by a woman not more than seven years beyond her Ph.D.
United StatesGhana Women of Courage AwardUnited States Department of StateGhanaian women who have shown leadership, courage, resourcefulness, and willingness to sacrifice for others, especially in promoting women's rights in Ghana
United StatesGlamour AwardsGlamour (magazine)Extraordinary and inspirational women from a variety of fields
United StatesGrace Hopper Celebration of Women in ComputingAnitaB.org, Association for Computing MachineryAwards for women in computing
United StatesInternational Women of Courage AwardUnited States Department of StateWomen around the world who have shown leadership, courage, resourcefulness, and willingness to sacrifice for others, especially in promoting women's rights
United StatesJoan & Joseph Birman Research Prize in Topology and GeometryAssociation for Women in MathematicsOutstanding young female researcher in topology or geometry
United StatesLos Angeles Times Women of the Year Silver CupLos Angeles TimesAchievements in science, religion, the arts, education and government, community service, entertainment, sports, business, and industry
United StatesMary Garber AwardAtlantic Coast ConferenceFemale athlete who show extraordinary talent throughout the entire season
United StatesOregon Women of AchievementOregon Commission for WomenExemplary role models who promote the status of women in society, are committed to diversity and equity and have earned recognition for success and leadership in their fields
United StatesRemarkable Woman AwardNational Association of Women Business OwnersWomen who contribute time and talent to their organization and community
United StatesRuth I. Michler Memorial PrizeAssociation for Women in MathematicsOutstanding research by a female mathematician who has recently earned tenure
United StatesSadosky PrizeAssociation for Women in MathematicsOutstanding young female researcher in mathematical analysis
United StatesThe DVF AwardsDiller-von Furstenberg Family FoundationExtraordinary women who are dedicated to transforming the lives of other women
United StatesTop Ten Professional WomenMarjaree Mason CenterWomen based on strides in their professions, service to their communities, and how they have served as positive role models
United StatesWoman of Courage AwardNational Organization for WomenPersonal bravery in challenging entrenched power and in carrying out action that has the potential to benefit women in general

Asia
CountryAwardSponsorNotes
BangladeshBegum Rokeya PadakGovernment of BangladeshIndividual women for their exceptional achievement[9][10]
IndiaI Am Woman awardsKaran Gupta Education Foundation and IE Business SchoolWomen overcoming professional and personal challenges[11][12][13]
IndiaNari Shakti PuraskarPresident of IndiaAchievements and contributions of women[14]
IndiaNeerja Bhanot AwardNeerja Bhanot-Pan Am TrustWoman of India subjected to social injustice, who faces the situation with grit and determination and extends help to other women in similar distress[15]
IndiaWomen Transforming IndiaUnited NationsExceptional women entrepreneurs, who are breaking the glass ceiling and challenging stereotypes[16][17]
PhilippinesOrder of Gabriela SilangPresident of the PhilippinesWives of heads of State and/or of government, both Filipino and foreign[18]

Europe
CountryAwardSponsorNotes
DenmarkTagea Brandt RejselegatTagea Brandt RejselegatWomen who have made a significant contribution in science, literature or art[19]
East GermanyClara Zetkin MedalCouncil of Ministers of East GermanyOutstanding achievements in developing and advancing the country's socialist society[20][21]
FranceFemina CupFemina (French magazine)Woman who, by sunset on 31 December each year, had made the longest flight, in time and distance, without landing
FranceMédaille de la Famille françaiseGovernment of FranceThose who have successfully raised several children with dignity
GermanyCross of Honour of the German MotherGerman ReichGerman mother for exceptional merit to the German nation[22][23]
GreeceOrder of BeneficencePresident of the Hellenic RepublicDistinguished services by women to Greece and in the public sphere
RussiaWomen's World AwardWorld AwardsWomen who have influenced the world by their work in areas such as society or politics
SerbiaOrder of the Mother of JugovićSerbian Orthodox ChurchMothers who have multiple children
Soviet UnionMother HeroineSoviet UnionFor bearing and raising a large family
Soviet UnionOrder of Maternal GlorySoviet UnionMothers bearing and raising seven or more children
United Kingdom100 Women (BBC)BBCSeries that examines the role of women in the 21st century[24]
United KingdomArab Woman of the Year AwardLondon Arabia OrganisationAchievements made by Arab women across the globe[25]
United KingdomMax Mara Art Prize for WomenMax Mara, Whitechapel GalleryYoung female artist working in the United Kingdom
United KingdomRoyal Order of Victoria and AlbertQueen VictoriaFemale members of the British royal family and female courtiers
United KingdomWomen of the Year Lunchhe Women of the Year Lunch and AwardsWomen achievers

Oceania
CountryAwardSponsorNotes
AustraliaVictorian Honour Roll of WomenVictoria (Australia)Achievements of women from the state of Victoria[26]
New ZealandKate Sheppard Memorial Trust AwardKate Sheppard Memorial Award TrustFor further education, study, research or training in areas which are of value in the community of New Zealand[27]
New ZealandNew Zealand Women of Influence Award Westpac, Stuff NZWomen who make a difference to everyday New Zealanders' lives[28]
New Zealand Fonterra Dairy Woman of the Year Fonterra Awarded to a woman who has made an outstanding contribution to the dairy industry[29]
New Zealand Women in Governance Awards Governance New Zealand To recognise commitment to diversity by both organisations and individuals in New Zealand[30]
New Zealand Women in Film and Television New Zealand Awards Women in Film and Television New Zealand To celebrate and encourage the achievements of New Zealand women in film, television and digital media[31]
Papua New Guinea Westpac Outstanding Women Award Westpac To recognize exceptional professional work of women in Papua New Guinea[32]

See also

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