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Women in Leadership Awards 2026

Lead with confidence. Inspire with impact.

A premium leadership awards celebration at The Calyx, Sydney – bringing together Australia’s leading women in business, and those who support, connect with and celebrate them.

Thursday, 30 July 2026 · 11.30am – 2.45pm, The Calyx, Sydney

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Presented by

The CEO Magazine × Commonwealth Bank
The Calyx, Sydney

Women in Leadership Awards 2026

The CEO Magazine invites women across Australia to apply for the Women in Leadership Awards 2026.

This program recognises senior women leaders who are driving measurable impact across business, community and industry over the past 12 months.

Selected finalists will be recognised at a premium leadership event at The Calyx, Sydney, alongside Australia’s most influential executives, founders and changemakers.

Whether applying for recognition or attending as a guest, this event brings together a national community of women leading meaningful change.

Who we are recognising

To be considered for Women in Leadership 2026, applicants should be senior women leaders who demonstrate meaningful impact in their organisation or industry.

Applicants will generally:

Hold a senior leadership role such as CEO, managing director, chair, founder or equivalent

Lead or influence significant business operations within Australia

Demonstrate measurable leadership impact over the past 12 months

Full eligibility criteria are reviewed as part of the application process.

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The Calyx, Sydney

Event overview

A celebration of women in leadership

Join The CEO Magazine, in partnership with Commonwealth Bank, for a prestigious awards event recognising Australia’s most influential women in leadership.

This is both a recognition platform and a national leadership gathering.

Across one inspiring afternoon, guests will hear from respected leaders, gain practical insights from Colleen Callander, connect with senior executives and peers, and witness the recognition of the Women in Leadership Awards 2026 finalists.

Hosted at The Calyx, Sydney, this live, signature event brings together executives, founders, emerging leaders and industry changemakers.

Judges

Respected national leaders

All applications are reviewed by independent senior leaders, assessing leadership excellence, impact and achievement.

As the Co-Founder and Executive Director, Anna Dutton has poured her energy and passion into building The CEO Magazine, a multimillion-dollar business and globally recognized publication created for executives, entrepreneurs and business leaders. The CEO Magazine spans all major regions of the world, with cover stories featuring inspiring individuals such as Richard Branson, Oprah, Elle Macpherson, Chris Hemsworth, Bill Gates and Serena Williams, to name just a few.

Anna is a firm believer in the power of connection and networking, and she loves to help make a difference for women in business. Through her media platform, she provides them with a voice to tell their stories. She is also a passionate supporter of The Gidget Foundation, helping families affected by postnatal depression.

Sandra D’Souza is a global advocate for gender equality and inclusive leadership. She is the bestselling author of From Bias to Equality and holds advanced qualifications in accounting and management. Sandra has been internationally recognised for her leadership and diversity work, including on the NASDAQ Tower, and was named Most Influential CEO 2023 by CEO Monthly.

Featured keynote: Colleen Callander — The Power of Confidence

In this interactive leadership session, Colleen will guide you to strengthen your presence, starting with the self.

You will learn how to:

Quiet your inner criticBuild lasting confidenceSet clear boundaries

Learn more about Colleen Callander colleencallander.com.au

Why attend?

Why this event matters

Be recognised for leadership impact on a national stage

Celebrate women driving meaningful change

Gain practical tools to strengthen confidence and leadership presence

Expand your network with senior executives, founders and industry leaders

Step away from day-to-day demands to refocus on leadership growth

Experience a premium awards event at The Calyx, Sydney

Tickets and tables

Early Bird A$270    Standard A$320

+ GST per person

  • Champagne or cocktails on arrival
  • Premium canapés, plated lunch and dessert
  • Curated gift bag valued at over A$150, including Colleen Callander’s The Power of Confidence
  • Live finalist recognition moment
  • High-level networking with senior women leaders and changemakers

Purchase – Early Bird A$270 Purchase – Table of 10 A$2,700

Limited seats available

Be part of Australia’s leading women in business gathering

Whether applying for recognition or attending as a guest to celebrate, connect and be inspired, this is your opportunity to join a powerful national community of women leading change.