Jun 10, 2026 – 5.00amThe Women in Leadership awards were created to showcase female talent in corporate Australia. They seek to recognise the enormous contribution the selected women have made to their chosen fields.In 2026, more than 1200 applicants entered the process, a record number for awards run by The Australian Financial Review. The awards are the next iteration of the Women in Influence program, which started in 2012. Last year’s winner was former UBank CEO and current Coaxial CEO Philippa Watson, who is a member of the judging panel in 2026.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles