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Top 25 Women of Influence
Awards USA

For over 30 years, Women of Influence+ has celebrated extraordinary women who redefine influence and shape the future. Now, we’re bringing this legacy of excellence to the United States.

When we asked our nearly one-million-strong online community where to go next, their answer was clear: New York City. In September 2025, the inaugural Top 25 Women of Influence Awards USA will debut at the iconic Park Hyatt New York.

This is more than an awards program. It’s a platform to recognize and celebrate women who lead with vision, break barriers, and create lasting impact.

Our past honourees include:

  • Dr. Alaa Murabit, United Nations High-Level Commissioner and one of TIME’S 100 Most Influential People in Health.
  • Gina Cody, whose transformative contributions to engineering and philanthropy led to Canada’s first engineering school named in her honour.
  • Joanna Griffiths, founder and CEO of Knix, renowned for revolutionizing the intimate apparel industry with innovation and inclusivity.

Join us in celebrating the women shaping the future. This is your chance to witness the next chapter in leadership and influence.

Applications open in early 2025. 

Key Dates 2025

Applications Open: May 12, 2025
Applications Close: July 7, 2025
Winners Announced: August 11, 2025
Awards Luncheon at the Park Hyatt NYC: September 16, 2025  

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"The word influence means the ability to have an impact. As a professional athlete, I am fortunate to have a platform from which I can do some good. From a young age, my parents instilled in me the value of giving back. I am grateful to be in a position where I can be of service to others and hopefully create positive change."
Gaby DabrowskiProfessional Tennis Player, Women's Tennis Association
"A woman of true influence wants to be ONE of the women in the room and not the ONLY woman in the room. She effectively and respectfully challenges conventions to command positive change and equal opportunity."
Jennifer BishopPartner & Co-Chair, Mergers & Acquisitions and Co-Chair, Sports, Media & Entertainment, Aird & Berlis LLP
"I believe that Influence is the opportunity for empowering others to create ongoing impact. Influence to me is foundational in creating revolutionary change within industries and making the world a better place for our collective future."
Simran DhillonCEO, FentaGone
"Influence is about inspiring and empowering others to make a difference. True influence is not measured by the number of followers but by the depth of impact. Influence is the ability to make a positive impact that lasts after you leave. The greatest influencers are not those who seek power, but those who nurture growth and empower others."
Dr. Pamela FarrellFounder & Executive Director, GROW Community Food Literacy Centre
"Influence is the ability to use our compassion and humility to serve others, our courage and conviction to speak up about injustices, and our creativity and innovation to pioneer new solutions that tackle wicked problems. Influence is the alignment of our values and purpose with our actions and words that inspire, connect and move to make a positive difference in the world."
Dr. Victoria LeePresident & CEO, Fraser Health
"To have influence is a very important responsibility. It needs to be accompanied by reflective empathy and humility."
Martine RoyRegional Manager Business Development for 2SLGBTQ+ Quebec and Eastern Canada, TD Bank
"For me, having Influence refers to the ability to create positive change. To have the power to use my leadership, my team and my network to inspire my community and others to build systems and take actions that are going beyond personal gain. To deploy models that impact communities and showcases how good corporate citizenship can align with a successful business model."
Orlane PanetCo-Founder, MicroHabitat