About Awards
The sHero Awards, launched by sHero Social Impact Enterprises in 2015, is a comprehensive globally recognized awards platform centered on celebrating women’s achievements while also recognizing corporate practices that advance gender equality, inclusion and sustainability. With a footprint spanning China, APAC, and beyond, we spotlight individuals and organizations breaking barriers in workplaces, innovation, and social impact.
Since its inception in 2015 with the launch of the sHero International Women Award, sHero Awards has remained committed to celebrating women’s achievements.
In 2016, we expanded the scope by introducing the WomenIMPACT Award, which recognized women in leadership, philanthropy, innovation, and entrepreneurship, aiming to make more women visible and celebrated.
In 2019, sHero Awards took a significant step forward by launching the Best Company for Female Executives, extending recognition from individuals to organizations that excel in developing women leaders.
In 2020, the women’s awards were further enriched with new categories such as the 50 Forever Young Award, Working Mothers Choice, Women CEO, Global sHero, and Female Entrepreneurs, covering women of diverse ages, professions, and backgrounds.
In 2021, sHero Awards deepened its focus on corporate practices by introducing awards for DE&I Best Practices, recognizing organizations leading in diversity, equity, inclusion.
In 2022, we launched the Prime Employers for Women and Gender Equality Award to further advance workplace gender equality.
In 2023, sHero Awards added the Most Inclusive Brand Award and ESG Best Companies, honoring companies that demonstrate gender equality in their products & services and sustainability
In 2024, we introduced the Best Company for Working Fathers Award, marking a milestone by recognizing men’s role in driving workplace inclusion.
In 2025, sHero Awards will further refine its evaluation criteria and ceremony design, enhancing its professionalism and influence, and solidifying its position as a globally impactful platform for gender equality and inclusion.
From its beginnings as a women’s award in 2015, sHero Awards has evolved into a comprehensive platform celebrating both individual achievements and corporate practices. In 2025, we will further refine our evaluation criteria, elevate the awards ceremony, and expand our influence to drive progress in gender equality and inclusion.
The sHero Awards is not just a stage to celebrate women’s achievements; it is a catalyst for progress, inspiring both individuals and organizations to create a more equal, inclusive, and sustainable future. We look forward to joining hands with like-minded partners to make this vision a reality.
