Winning is based on merit, as mentioned throughout our communications.
*The ceremony is designed to enhance the personal branding of each award recipient, thus media coverage charges apply.
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The BeingShe Excellence Awards, in partnership with Gulf News, is more than an event—it’s a movement. Dedicated to empowering women, it honors exceptional leaders, innovators, and changemakers who have broken barriers and inspired others. By spotlighting their achievements, the awards champion a culture of recognition, inclusion, and progress for women in the UAE and beyond.
Our Approach
STEP 1: GATHERING NOMINEES
Nominees are gained via online registration by uploading their detailed profile with achievements, success stories, client testimonies, feedback, previous awards received, etc.
STEP 2: EVALUATING THE NOMINEES
STEP 3: RESEARCH AND JUDGING
The team will assess the material supplied by the nominees. Final judgment will be from the panel of Jury based on various criteria including client dedication, innovation, business growth, longevity, online reputation, client feedback, and business performance and through the online voting results.
STEP 4: CONTACTING AND ANNOUNCING THE WINNERS
STEP 5: AWARDING CEREMONY
The winners will be invited to the on-ground gala event which will be held in a Museum of The Future on 12th June 2026 in Dubai. On the final event, each winner will take the title of the best in that particular category. The winners will also walk away with the prestigious Being She trophy and certificate.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
There are two main categories of awards:
Individual Excellence Awards
Corporate Excellence Awards
Yes, the same jury panel will review and evaluate both Individual and Corporate award entries.
Individual Nomination Fee: AED 299 + VAT (per entry)
Corporate Nomination Fee: AED 499 + VAT (per entry)
The nomination fee is charged per entry.
If you apply for multiple categories, the fee will apply separately for each category submission.
No, there is no limit.
Companies can submit multiple entries across different categories. Each entry is treated as an independent submission.
There is no restriction on the number of individual nominations.
Each nomination will be considered as a separate entry.
The process consists of four key steps:
Nomination Submission (Individual or Corporate)
Judging & Shortlisting
Result Notification by the organizing team
Mandatory Media & PR Package Selection for shortlisted participants (handled by Gulf News & Being She)
Shortlisted participants will be contacted with results before 15th May 2026.
The nomination deadline is 15th April 2026.
This is the final date to submit entries.
The awards ceremony will be held on:
Date: 12th June 2026
Venue: Museum of the Future, Dubai, UAE
The awards welcome participants from a wide range of industries, including:
Automobile
Education
Legal
Healthcare
Finance
Technology
Sustainability
Retail
Wellness
…and many more.
All range of categories are clearly stated under the “Award Category Applied For” on the nomination form under Individual and Corporate nomination for pages.