The Best of Empowered Women Awards 2026
The ultimate recognition of innovation, creativity, and martech leadership.
Explore 38 distinct categories that celebrate visionary women who are redefining leadership across industries. From marketing to technology, these awards honour their groundbreaking contributions, achievements, and the lasting impact they are making in their fields.
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Klara is CMO at ADA Global, a data and AI experience company helping enterprises turn customer and transaction signals into intelligent, data-driven experiences. She leads global brand, marketing, customer experience, positioning, and partnership strategy. An entrepreneur at heart, she co-founded Branderz, a branding and creative studio that grew global brands across Southeast Asia. Known for making complex things feel simple and valuable, Klara brings a builder’s mindset to scaling brands, teams, and go-to market strategies in parallel, a leadership foundation forged through her early years at AIESEC.
Priyanka Shah is a seasoned marketing specialist with over 18 years of expertise, currently serving as the Head of Digital Marketing at Bajaj Auto Pvt Ltd. She has crafted and executed impactful business and marketing strategies for B2B and B2C clients across APAC, US, UAE, and UK markets. Throughout her career, she has held pivotal roles in esteemed organizations such as YES Bank, Lodha Group, Kingfisher Airlines, and Shaadi.com, consistently driving success and innovation in the marketing domain.
Mazuin in the past two decades has earned the industry reputation of emerging as an agency transformation specialist. Now in her fourth agency transformation, Mazuin has successfully helped lead business transformation at premier agencies like Leo Burnett Group (Malaysia), Mullen Lowe (Malaysia), Edelman (Malaysia), Edelman (Indonesia) and now focusing on building a pivot for Edelman’s Southeast Asia cluster offices.
As an astute business leader, Mazuin is credited with agency’s consistent YOY performance both in terms of revenue growth and industry reputation.
As the CEO of Edelman Malaysia, she has led the agency to win Campaign’s Malaysia Agency of the Year now six years in a row (2020-2025), and A+M’s Malaysia Agency of the Year now eight years in a row (2018-2025).
Winner of the prestigious UK based ‘APAC’s Top 50 Leading Lights’ Kindness and Leadership Award 2025, Mazuin has been bestowed with multiple industry recognitions for her demonstrated leadership and impact on business, including Campaign’s 50 over 50, A+M’s APAC PR Agency Leader of the Year (2023), FT Heroes Global Award (2018), to name a few.
Mazuin has also regularly served as a jury at some of the region’s prominent award shows, such as APAC Effie, APAC Spikes, Dragons of Asia, and Effie Malaysia.
In her current role she has been credited of running Edelman’s most #consistentlyconsistent office in the network based on its revenue and reputation growth.
Additionally, she wears many a hat within the Edelman network as she has been appointed the regional advisor for network’s Southeast Asia operations and is leading the APAC Brand practice.
Truly, a professional journey that she loves leading from the front, with Startup founder like enthusiasm and mindset.
Roche Vandenberghe is the Chief Marketing Officer at Globe Telecom. Previously, she served as Chief Marketing and Digital Business Officer at FWD Life Philippines and as two-term Chair of the Philippine Life Insurance Association’s Marketing Committee.
A Fellow of the Institute of Corporate Directors, Roche brings a strong grounding in governance, strategy, and boardroom discipline. She has led regional growth initiatives across the Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Vietnam, working at the intersection of technology, financial services, and consumer brands. Roche is a Board Director at Special Olympics Pilipinas, championing inclusion.
Nizwani Shahar is CEO of Havas Malaysia and a respected leader in the regional marketing industry, known for driving business growth through strategic clarity and creative excellence. Beyond building brands, she is deeply committed to advancing women in leadership. Nizwani actively supports UN Women initiatives, champions board diversity through the 30% Club, and mentors emerging leaders via LeadWomen, advocating for stronger representation and sustainable pathways for women at every level of business.
Shazlina Suffian is a seasoned marketing leader with over two decades of experience shaping brands across ASEAN. At Maybank, she has played a key role in elevating the Group into one of the Top 500 Global Brands. A strong advocate of purpose-driven marketing, she champions sustainable growth, financial inclusion, and innovation. Recognised with multiple CMO accolades, she is known for building impactful, future-ready brands that drive both business and societal progress.
A Strategic Leader with over two decades’ experience across global, regional, and local roles in India, the UK, China, Russia, and Singapore, Shilpa has worked at Unilever, WPP, IPG, and Omnicom. A champion of effectiveness and creativity, she’s been a juror at Effie, Cannes Lions and Jury President at Spikes Asia. Named Campaign Asia’s Women to Watch 2024, Shilpa serves on the IAA Singapore Board, shaping programmes that amplify women’s voices in the industry.
Pat Saez is the Managing Director of NuWorks, the Philippines’ largest innovations agency, celebrating 17 years of driving digital innovation and business growth. A seasoned digital marketing leader, she has been instrumental in NuWorks’ journey from a six-member startup to a thriving team of 100 experts. Pat has helped brands navigate the ever-changing digital landscape by championing transformative strategies that blend creativity, data, technology, and, more recently, AI-powered solutions. Her leadership has enabled NuWorks to remain at the forefront of digital innovation, helping both local and global brands stay relevant and competitive in an increasingly dynamic market.
Lalit Kanavivatchai (Cherry) is Publicis Groupe’s Solutions Partner for Southeast Asia renowned for driving technology-powered business growth across this vital region. With 20 years in Strategic Communication, Advertising, and Media spanning Thailand, Singapore, and the U.S., Cherry has propelled top brands in FMCG, Finance, Tech, and Real Estate. An award-winning, visionary planner and dynamic leader of high-performing, data-driven teams, she excels in delivering impactful, innovative strategies for global success.
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The Empowered Women Awards 2026 is a leading platform recognising women who are driving meaningful impact in marketing and technology across the Asia-Pacific region. Organised by MARKETECH APAC and UpTech Media, the awards spotlight excellence, influence, and progress, honouring women whose work shapes industries, challenges conventions, and sets new standards for leadership.
Now in its third edition, the Empowered Women Awards continues to champion leadership that challenges norms, innovation that drives progress, and courage that opens doors for the next generation.
Guided by its vision of Empowering Innovation, Elevating Women, the awards celebrate journeys defined by resilience, ambition, and impact. Each honouree reflects not only individual achievement, but also the broader movement toward greater representation, visibility, and opportunity for women in the industry.
Join us as we bring together a community committed to progress—amplifying voices, recognising excellence, and inspiring what’s next. As we honour this year’s leaders, we look ahead to the future they continue to shape.
Our awards celebrate the remarkable achievements of women across marketing and technology. Whether you’re a visionary leader, an innovator in tech, or part of a team that champions change, our categories capture the wide spectrum of expertise and accomplishments across the Asia-Pacific region.
PEOPLE CATEGORIES - MARKETING
This award recognises senior women leaders in marketing who hold director-level, executive, or equivalent leadership positions in the educational sector who have made significant contributions to the growth of their organisations through innovative marketing strategies. Their leadership has propelled teams to deliver targeted results, and their influence has shaped the direction of the industry.
This award celebrates senior women leaders in marketing who hold director-level, executive, or equivalent leadership positions in the food & beverages (F&B) industry who have driven measurable business success through their leadership that has fostered their influence in redefining industry standards, making a lasting impact on business growth.
This award recognises senior women leaders in marketing who hold director-level, executive, or equivalent leadership positions in financial services who have delivered strong business outcomes using marketing strategies. Through effective leadership, they have inspired teams to excel, while their influence has elevated marketing practices across the financial industry, setting new benchmarks for success.
This award honours senior women leaders in marketing who hold director-level, executive, or equivalent leadership positions in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector whose strategic initiatives have significantly boosted business performance. Their leadership has enabled teams to navigate challenges, and their influence has helped shape industry trends, making them pivotal figures in the FMCG landscape.
This award recognises senior women leaders in marketing who hold director-level, executive, or equivalent leadership positions in the Healthcare and Pharmaceutical sector who have contributed to business growth by advancing marketing initiatives that enhance public health awareness. Their leadership has been instrumental in driving innovation, and their influence has led to more effective strategies within the industry.
This award presents senior women leaders in marketing who hold director-level, executive, or equivalent leadership positions in the property and real estate sectors whose strategic efforts have resulted in significant business growth. Their leadership fosters a culture of excellence within their teams, and their influence on industry practices has contributed to the evolution of real estate marketing.
This award honours senior women leaders in marketing who hold director-level, executive, or equivalent leadership positions in retail and e-commerce who have driven substantial business growth through innovative strategies. Their leadership has strengthened their teams’ ability to respond to market trends, and their industry influence has transformed customer experiences and digital commerce practices.
This award celebrates senior women leaders in marketing who hold director-level, executive, or equivalent leadership positions in areas such as telecommunications networks, digital infrastructure, ERP systems, and IT services management whose efforts have resulted in measurable business improvements. Their leadership has fostered their influence in advancing marketing practices within the telecommunications sector, driving the industry forward.
This award celebrates senior women leaders in marketing who hold director-level, executive, or equivalent leadership positions in transport and automobile marketing who have contributed to significant business advancements. Their leadership has driven marketing operational efficiency and brand visibility, while their industry influence has helped redefine marketing strategies in the transport and automotive sectors.
This award recognises senior women leaders in marketing who hold director-level, executive, or equivalent leadership positions in travel and hospitality services whose strategic initiatives have delivered substantial business growth. Their leadership has fostered creativity and innovation, while their influence has reshaped marketing strategies, enhancing both guest experiences and industry practices.
PEOPLE CATEGORIES - TECHNOLOGY
This award celebrates the women leaders in top management, operations, sales, marketing, strategy or other roles who have driven significant business growth from ad tech companies that enhance brand visibility and performance. Their leadership has fostered a culture of innovation and agility, while their influence has reshaped advertising strategies, setting new industry standards.
This award identifies women tech leaders who are in top management, operations, sales, marketing, strategy and other roles in the e-commerce industry who have propelled business growth that enhances the online shopping experience. Their leadership has driven seamless digital transformations within e-commerce platforms, and their influence has set new benchmarks for customer-centric technology in the global marketplace.
This award recognises women leaders in top management, operations, sales, marketing, strategy and other roles who have driven substantial business outcomes, while their leadership has fostered innovation in tech-driven marketing strategies. Their influence has advanced the role of technology in optimising brand engagement and customer experiences.
This award honours women chief technology officers (CTOs), heads of IT and other related IT functions who have made significant business contributions by driving technological adaptations and digital transformations within their organisations. Their leadership and industry influence have uplifted tech innovations, setting benchmarks for excellence and inspiring others in the tech landscape.
PEOPLE CATEGORIES - AGENCY
This award honours women leaders in top management, operations, sales, marketing, strategy or other roles in a creative agency who have significantly impacted business growth that elevate brand visibility and market reach. Their leadership drives a culture of creativity and excellence, while their influence has set new standards in the agency sector.
This award honours women leaders in top management, operations, sales, marketing, strategy and other roles in digital agencies who have transformed business outcomes by leading cutting-edge strategies that deliver measurable results. Their leadership has been instrumental in navigating the fast-paced digital landscape, and their influence has shaped the evolution of digital marketing practices, positioning them as key figures in the industry.
This award celebrates women leaders in top management, operations, sales, marketing, strategy and other roles in event marketing agencies whose strategic efforts have driven substantial business success. Their leadership ensures seamless execution and innovation in event marketing, while their influence extends to setting trends and elevating the standards of event management across the industry.
This award honours women leaders in top management, operations, sales, marketing, strategy and other roles in media agencies who have delivered strong business results through strategic objectives. Their leadership has been pivotal in optimising audience engagement and media efficiency, while their influence has driven innovation, reshaping how brands connect with their audiences and in the industry.
This award celebrates women leaders in top management, operations, sales, marketing, strategy and other roles in production agencies who have driven business growth and objectives. Their leadership fosters operational excellence, ensuring that projects are delivered on time and to the highest standards, while their influence has redefined the best practices across the industry.
This award honours women leaders in top management, operations, sales, marketing, strategy and other roles in public relations (PR) agencies who have made significant contributions to business growth through effective communication strategies and measurable objectives. Their leadership has been crucial in shaping efforts that resonate with audiences, and their influence has helped evolve the role of public relations.
OTHER PEOPLE CATEGORIES
This award recognises women leaders in top management, operations, sales, marketing, strategy and other roles within the SME company who have driven business growth through innovative and excellent strategies and objectives. Their leadership has enabled their organisations to overcome challenges and thrive in competitive markets, while their influence on the industry has strengthened the role of SMEs in economic development.
MARKETING CAMPAIGN CATEGORIES
This award celebrates exceptional consumer insights campaigns led by a woman marketing leader (manager and above positions from brands, agencies, or tech companies) that have leveraged deep audience understanding to inform strategic decisions and drive impactful marketing outcomes. The winning entry will demonstrate a comprehensive approach to gathering and analysing consumer data, translating insights into actionable strategies, and achieving measurable business results through innovative campaign execution.
This award recognises brands/organisations with exceptional content marketing campaigns led by a woman marketing leader (manager and above positions from brands, agencies, or tech companies) that demonstrate the power of content to achieve key business objectives. The winning entry will showcase innovative strategies for creating compelling narratives across video, print, mobile, or online platforms, demonstrating effective audience engagement and delivering meaningful results.
This award recognises brands/organisations with outstanding customer engagement campaigns led by a woman marketing leader (manager and above positions from brands, agencies, or tech companies) that effectively use content to build and sustain strong customer relationships. The winning entry will demonstrate innovative strategies that personalise interactions, create compelling experiences, and foster meaningful engagement, driving significant business results.
This award recognises exceptional digital marketing campaigns led by a woman marketing leader (manager and above positions from brands, agencies, or tech companies) that leverage digital platforms and technologies to achieve impactful business results. The winning entry will showcase innovative strategies that utilise digital channels effectively, create compelling online experiences, and drive significant engagement and conversions.
This award celebrates outstanding event marketing campaigns led by a woman marketing leader (manager and above positions from brands, agencies, or tech companies) that effectively promote and manage events to achieve business objectives. The winning entry will demonstrate creative strategies for driving event attendance, engaging participants, and delivering a memorable experience, resulting in measurable impact and success.
This award celebrates outstanding influencer marketing campaigns led by a woman marketing leader (manager and above positions from brands, agencies, or tech companies) that successfully harness the power of influencers to reach and engage target audiences. The winning entry will demonstrate effective collaboration with influencers, creative campaign execution, and measurable impact on brand visibility and engagement.
This award honours exceptional integrated marketing campaigns led by a woman marketing leader (manager and above positions from brands, agencies, or tech companies) that seamlessly blend multiple channels and tactics to deliver a cohesive and impactful brand message. The winning campaign will showcase strategic integration across various platforms, innovative execution, and measurable business outcomes.
This award celebrates exceptional PR campaigns led by a woman marketing leader (manager and above positions from brands, agencies, or tech companies) that strategically leverage media relations and communications to achieve defined objectives. The winning entry will demonstrate innovative storytelling and deliver measurable results that strengthen brand reputation and drive business impact.
This award celebrates outstanding social media marketing campaigns led by a woman marketing leader (manager and above positions from brands, agencies, or tech companies) that strategically use social media platforms to achieve clear objectives. The winning entry will demonstrate effective targeting and innovative content creation, utilise both paid advertising and organic engagement strategies, and deliver measurable results.
This award honours exceptional video marketing campaigns led by a woman marketing leader (manager and above positions from brands, agencies, or tech companies) that creatively utilise video content to achieve clear objectives. The winning entry will showcase innovative video production, effective storytelling, and measurable results that drive audience engagement and business impact across relevant channels.
TECH INNOVATION CATEGORIES
This award honours the pioneering advertising tech solution led by a woman tech leader (manager and above positions from either brands or tech companies) that implemented solutions with precision and integrity based on its determined objectives, leading to enhanced technological implementations, substantial business benefits and remarkable impact on their organisation (for the brand/client company) or for their clients (tech companies).
This award celebrates the exceptional E-commerce innovation driven by a woman tech leader (manager and above positions from either brands or tech companies). It recognises solutions that were meticulously implemented with measurable objectives, resulting in a significant positive impact on their organisation (for the brand/client company) or their clients (tech companies).
This award acknowledges IT infrastructure & operations innovation led by a woman tech leader (manager and above positions from either brands or tech companies) with solutions that address key operational challenges determined by its defined objectives. The solution delivered significant improvements in efficiency, driving long-term success in their organisation (for the brand/client company), or for their clients (tech companies).
SPECIAL AWARDS
This award honours a remarkable female CEO who has demonstrated exceptional leadership and achieved outstanding business success. The recipient will be recognised for their leadership, strategic acumen, and significant contributions to their organisation, exemplifying excellence in guiding their company to new heights.
This award honours a pioneering woman in agency leadership who has demonstrated exceptional vision, innovation, and influence within the agency landscape. The recipient will be recognised for her transformative contributions, driving growth and innovation across client work and industry practices.
This award recognises a pioneering woman in marketing leadership, specifically in brands, who has made transformative contributions to the industry through innovation and leadership. The recipient will be honoured for her role in shaping the future of marketing, driving impactful strategies that have set new benchmarks for success, and influencing significant advancements in the field.
This award honours a pioneering woman in technology leadership who has made significant strides through innovation, leadership, and transformative contributions that benefit the tech industry. The recipient will be recognised for setting new standards in digital technology, demonstrating integrity, and exemplary leadership.
GRAND PRIX (NOT FOR ENTRY)
This award bestows the single standout among any of the companies that performed best across all categories, demonstrating exceptional commitment to quality, community engagement and ethics, prioritising customer satisfaction, and making a significant societal impact. Points are assigned for each win (Gold – 3 points, Silver – 2 points and Bronze -1 point). Winners are determined by cumulative points, with a minimum of 10 points required to be hailed as the Grand Prix, emphasising consistent excellence across the awards program.
This award lauds the top woman agency leader who performed best across all categories, whose exceptional leadership, transformative innovation, and unwavering commitment to building a supportive and pioneering culture have inspired both its industry peers and society. Points are assigned for each win (Gold – 3 points, Silver – 2 points and Bronze -1 point). Winners are determined by cumulative points, with a minimum of 10 points required to be hailed as the Grand Prix, emphasising consistent excellence across the awards program.
This award applauds the top woman marketing leader who performed best across all categories and whose visionary leadership, pioneering creativity, and steadfast commitment to fostering a culture of innovation and integrity resonate deeply with both industry peers and society alike. Points are assigned for each win (Gold – 3 points, Silver – 2 points and Bronze -1 point). Winners are determined by cumulative points, with a minimum of 10 points required to be hailed as the Grand Prix, emphasising consistent excellence across the awards program.
This award lauds the top woman tech leader who performed best across all categories, whose exceptional leadership, transformative innovation, and unwavering commitment to building a supportive and pioneering culture have inspired both its industry peers and society. Points are assigned for each win (Gold – 3 points, Silver – 2 points and Bronze -1 point). Winners are determined by cumulative points, with a minimum of 10 points required to be hailed as the Grand Prix, emphasising consistent excellence across the awards program.
The process of submitting your entries for the Empowered Women Awards 2026 is entirely conducted online. The deadline for the submission of entries is on 18 September 2026 at 11:59 PM SGT.
To make sure your entries stand out and get the spotlight they deserve, here’s a quick checklist to guide you through the preparation process:
Thank you for exploring the Empowered Women Awards 2026 entry process. We look forward to receiving your submissions as we recognise and celebrate the women whose leadership, innovation, and impact continue to shape the future of marketing and technology across the Asia-Pacific region.
All candidates or organisations must be based or have a physical presence in the Asia-Pacific region, encompassing Southeast Asia, South Asia, East Asia, Central Asia, and Oceania
| SOUTH EAST ASIA | SOUTH ASIA | EAST ASIA | CENTRAL ASIA | OCEANIA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunei | Afghanistan | China | Kazakhstan | Australia |
| Cambodia | Bangladesh | HongKong | Kyrgyzstan | Fiji |
| Indonesia | Bhutan | Japan | Tajikistan | Kiribati |
| Laos | India | Mongolia | Turkmenistan | Marshall Islands |
| Malaysia | Nepal | North Korea | Uzbekistan | Nauru |
| Myanmar | Pakistan | South Korea | New Zealand | |
| Philippines | Sri Lanka | Taiwan | Palau | |
| Singapore | Papua New Guinea | |||
| Thailand | Samoa | |||
| Vietnam | Tonga | |||
| Timor-Leste |
The Empowered Women Awards celebrate the achievements of women who are leading, innovating, and driving meaningful impact in marketing and technology. Entries should showcase initiatives, campaigns, programmes, or leadership projects that demonstrate influence, measurable results, and a lasting contribution to their organisation, industry, or community.
To qualify, work must have been launched and executed between 1 October 2024 to 30 June 2026. Initiatives that began within this period and continue into 2026 are welcome, as long as submitted work and outcomes fall within the eligibility window.
Submissions can come from individual women, teams led by women, or organisations nominating women leaders. Entries may be submitted in multiple categories where applicable, but each submission must clearly show how the work meets the specific criteria of the chosen category. Each entry must be submitted separately and include the corresponding entry fee.
People Category & Special Awards Eligibility
Marketing Campaign & Tech Innovation Eligibility.
Payment Terms
Entry fees are payable in US Dollars (USD). Upon completion and submission of your entries, you are liable to pay the entry fee.
The MARKETECH APAC Team will send your invoice together with our bank details. As for the payment method, you can choose
between credit card/ debit card payments or bank transfers.
If you decide to pay through a credit card or debit card, the MARKETECH APAC Team will be sending you a link to make the payment
online however the amount will be converted into Philippines Peso (PhP). If you opt for the bank transfer method, you are accountable
for any associated bank fees. Ensure that you clearly specify the purpose of the transfer when making the transaction at the bank.
Once you have completed the transfer, please provide the confirmed transaction proof, clearly stating the entry/entries and invoice
number, for such payment, which will be emailed to [email protected].
Entries are considered pending until payment is made in full. If payment is not received by the final entry deadline, entries will not
move to the judging stage. All payments are final. Any ineligible or withdrawn entries cannot be refunded.
PEOPLE CATEGORIES
OTHER PEOPLE CATEGORIES
MARKETING CAMPAIGN CATEGORIES
TECH INNOVATION CATEGORIES
SPECIAL AWARDS
2025 FINALISTS
PEOPLE CATEGORIES - MARKETING
NAME OF THE CANDIDATE: Bipasha Minocha
JOB TITLE: Group Chief Marketing Officer, CEO for REACH
COMPANY: EtonHouse & REACH
NAME OF THE CANDIDATE: Rose “RJ” Rodillo
JOB TITLE: Digital and PR Director
COMPANY: Mang Inasal
NAME OF THE CANDIDATE: Lydwina Deline Suherli
JOB TITLE: Marketing Director
COMPANY: PT East Indo Fair Trading
NAME OF THE CANDIDATE: Angela Soriano
JOB TITLE: Director of Sales & Marketing
COMPANY: Discovery Primea
NAME OF THE CANDIDATE: Mildred Ang
JOB TITLE: Associate Director, Partnerships & Affiliates
COMPANY: Klook
NAME OF THE CANDIDATE: Irene Janti
JOB TITLE: Country Director Brand & Marketing
COMPANY: The Ascott Limited
PEOPLE CATEGORIES - TECHNOLOGY
NAME OF THE CANDIDATE: Hazel Cantos-Dominguez
JOB TITLE: General Manager and Country Lead
COMPANY: FreakOut
NAME OF THE CANDIDATE: Vasuta Agarwal
JOB TITLE: Former Chief Business Officer, Consumer and Performance Advertising
NAME OF THE CANDIDATE: Mandakini Negi
JOB TITLE: Co-Founder
COMPANY: Moving Walls
NAME OF THE CANDIDATE: Joyce Seah
JOB TITLE: Head of Client Success, APAC
COMPANY: Quantcast
NAME OF THE CANDIDATE: Lucy Nicholls
JOB TITLE: VP of Marketing & Design
COMPANY: Intelligence Node
NAME OF THE CANDIDATE: Nguyen Thi Thu Huong
JOB TITLE: Director of VNPAY E-wallet Center
COMPANY: Vietnam Payment Solution Joint Stock Company (VNPAY)
NAME OF THE CANDIDATE: Aifeng Lin
JOB TITLE: Head of Operations
COMPANY: BeLive Technology
NAME OF THE CANDIDATE: Tricia Heng
JOB TITLE: Account Director, APAC
COMPANY: Quantcast
NAME OF THE CANDIDATE: Nicole Seah
JOB TITLE: COO
COMPANY: Rewardz
NAME OF THE CANDIDATE: Mabel Lu Wei
JOB TITLE: Global Vice President, Digital Transformation
COMPANY: Danone
NAME OF THE CANDIDATE: Lia Yuldinawati
JOB TITLE: Director of Strategic Partnership & International Office
COMPANY: Telkom University
NAME OF THE CANDIDATE: Nguyen Thi Thu Huong
JOB TITLE: Director of VNPAY E-wallet Center
COMPANY: Vietnam Payment Solution Joint Stock Company
PEOPLE CATEGORIES - AGENCY
NAME OF THE CANDIDATE: Jasmine Allen
JOB TITLE: Head of Digital
COMPANY: Impressive Digital
NAME OF THE CANDIDATE: Alma Karina Ramos
JOB TITLE: Chief Operating Officer, Managing Partner
COMPANY: InvictusPH
NAME OF THE CANDIDATE: Dr. Shakthi DC
JOB TITLE: CEO and Founder
COMPANY: iWISERS Sdn Bhd
NAME OF THE CANDIDATE: Marlina Lim
JOB TITLE: Chief Executive Officer
COMPANY: Leverate Group
NAME OF THE CANDIDATE: Marian Esperanza G. Magturo
JOB TITLE: Strategy Director
COMPANY: Publicis Media
OTHER PEOPLE CATEGORIES
NAME OF THE CANDIDATE: Dr. (H.C.) Jaslyin Qiyu
JOB TITLE: Managing Director
ORGANISATION: Mad About Marketing Consulting
NAME OF THE CANDIDATE: B Rosini Naidu
JOB TITLE: Director
ORGANISATION: THEMEETUPSG PTE LTD
MARKETING CAMPAIGN CATEGORIES
ORGANISATION: AliveCo Corporation
CAMPAIGN NAME: Ancient and Brave: Brave 3ra Campaign
ORGANISATION: Intelligence Node
CAMPAIGN NAME: Driving Marketplace Excellence With Content Optimization & Pricing
ORGANISATION: CARMA
CAMPAIGN NAME: Driving Change
ORGANISATION: CARMA
CAMPAIGN NAME: Launch of ‘Reputation by CARMA’ – Airlines Reputation Study
ORGANISATION: Mang Inasal
CAMPAIGN NAME: MANGINASAL.PH: Igniting Digital Excellence Through Customer-Driven Corporate Website Transformation
ORGANISATION: DKT Indonesia
CAMPAIGN NAME: Reducing Unwanted Pregnancy: DKT Indonesia’s Digital Endeavor to Empower Women
ORGANISATION: EtonHouse International Education Group
CAMPAIGN NAME: Creating value and building trust through innovation
ORGANISATION: Mang Inasal
CAMPAIGN NAME: Mang Inasal Nation Facebook Group
ORGANISATION: ZALORA
CAMPAIGN NAME: ZALORA’s 11.11 “Fashion Disrupts” campaign
ORGANISATION: Aquariux Fintech
CAMPAIGN NAME: Kickstarting Integrated B2B Marketing for a Fintech Startup
ORGANISATION: Mang Inasal
CAMPAIGN NAME: Love the Flavors, Love the Philippines
ORGANISATION: PT East Indo Fair Trading
CAMPAIGN NAME: Lightning Campaign: FriendlySugar
TECH INNOVATION CATEGORIES
ORGANISATION: BeMyGuest Pte. Ltd
ORGANISATION: Vietnam Payment Solution Joint Stock Company
SPECIAL AWARDS
NAME OF THE CANDIDATE: Laureana Gladys R. Basinillo
COMPANY: Intersections Communications, Inc.
NAME OF THE CANDIDATE: Dr. Shakthi DC
COMPANY: iWISERS Sdn Bhd
NAME OF THE CANDIDATE: Jaya Maru
COMPANY: Rewardz
NAME OF THE CANDIDATE: Charina Widjaja
COMPANY: DFW Creative Pte Ltd
JOB TITLE: CEO
NAME OF THE CANDIDATE: Fe Husaint
COMPANY: Greenpark
JOB TITLE: Managing Director, APAC
NAME OF THE CANDIDATE: Jasmine Allen
COMPANY: Impressive Digital
JOB TITLE: Head of Digital
NAME OF THE CANDIDATE: Dr. Shakthi DC
COMPANY: iWISERS Sdn Bhd
JOB TITLE: CEO & Founder
NAME OF THE CANDIDATE: Dr. (H.C.) Jaslyin Qiyu
COMPANY: Mad About Marketing Consulting
JOB TITLE: Managing Director
NAME OF THE CANDIDATE: Kathy Mercado
COMPANY: Newport World Resorts
JOB TITLE: Senior Vice President of Commercial Sales
NAME OF THE CANDIDATE: Lydwina Deline Suherli
COMPANY: PT East Indo Fair Trading
JOB TITLE: Marketing Director
NAME OF THE CANDIDATE: Nishita Lalvani
COMPANY: Rewardz
JOB TITLE: CMO
NAME OF THE CANDIDATE: Atty. Laurice Esteban-Tuazon
COMPANY: Converge ICT Solutions Inc.
JOB TITLE: Corporate Compliance & Data Protection Officer, and Corporate Sustainability Officer
NAME OF THE CANDIDATE: Laura Quigley
COMPANY: Integral Ad Science
JOB TITLE: Senior Vice President (SVP) of Asia Pacific (APAC)
NAME OF THE CANDIDATE: Nguyen Thi Thu Huong
COMPANY: Vietnam Payment Solution Joint Stock Company
JOB TITLE: Director of VNPAY E-Wallet Center
2025 WINNERS
Empowered Women Awards 2026
Grand Prix
PEOPLE CATEGORIES - MARKETING
Silver
NAME OF THE CANDIDATE: Bipasha Minocha
JOB TITLE: Group Chief Marketing Officer, CEO
COMPANY: EtonHouse International Education Group, REACH
Bronze
NAME OF THE CANDIDATE: Rose “RJ” Rodillo
JOB TITLE: Digital and PR Director
COMPANY: Mang Inasal Philippines
Silver
NAME OF THE CANDIDATE: Lydwina Deline Suherli
JOB TITLE: Marketing Director
COMPANY: PT East Indo Fair Trading
Gold
NAME OF THE CANDIDATE: Mildred Ang
JOB TITLE: Associate Director, Partnerships & Affiliates
COMPANY: Klook
Silver
NAME OF THE CANDIDATE: Angela Soriano
JOB TITLE: Director of Sales & Marketing
COMPANY: Discovery Primea
Bronze
NAME OF THE CANDIDATE: Irene Janti
JOB TITLE: Country Director Brand & Marketing
COMPANY: The Ascott Limited – Indonesia
PEOPLE CATEGORIES - TECHNOLOGY
Gold
NAME OF THE CANDIDATE: Vasuta Agarwal
JOB TITLE: Chief Business Officer, InMobi Consumer and Performance Advertising
COMPANY: InMobi
Silver
NAME OF THE CANDIDATE: Hazel Cantos-Dominguez
JOB TITLE: General Manager and Country Lead of Philippines
COMPANY: FreakOut
Bronze
NAME OF THE CANDIDATE: Joyce Seah
JOB TITLE: Head of Client Success, APAC
COMPANY: Quantcast
Silver
NAME OF THE CANDIDATE: Nguyen Thi Thu Huong
JOB TITLE: Director of VNPAY E-wallet Center
COMPANY: Vietnam Payment Solution Joint Stock Company (VNPAY)
Bronze
NAME OF THE CANDIDATE: Lucy Nicholls
JOB TITLE: VP of Marketing & Design
COMPANY: Intelligence Node
Gold
NAME OF THE CANDIDATE: Nicole Seah
JOB TITLE: COO
COMPANY: Rewardz
Silver
NAME OF THE CANDIDATE: Tricia Heng
JOB TITLE: Account Director, APAC
COMPANY: Quantcast
Bronze
NAME OF THE CANDIDATE: Aifeng Lin
JOB TITLE: Head of Operations
COMPANY: BeLive Technology
Gold
NAME OF THE CANDIDATE: Mabel Lu Wei
JOB TITLE: Global Vice President Digital Transformation
COMPANY: Danone
Silver
NAME OF THE CANDIDATE: Nguyen Thi Thu Huong
JOB TITLE: Director of VNPAY E-wallet Center
COMPANY: Vietnam Payment Solution Joint Stock Company (VNPAY)
Bronze
NAME OF THE CANDIDATE: Lia Yuldinawati ST.,MM.,Ph.D.,CPC.,CBC.,CEC
JOB TITLE: Director of Strategic Partnership & international Office
COMPANY: Telkom University
PEOPLE CATEGORIES - AGENCY
Gold
NAME OF THE CANDIDATE: Dr. Shakthi DC
JOB TITLE: CEO and Founder
COMPANY: iWISERS Sdn Bhd
Silver
NAME OF THE CANDIDATE: Jasmine Allen
JOB TITLE: Head of Digital
COMPANY: Impressive Digital
Bronze
NAME OF THE CANDIDATE: Alma Karina Ramos
JOB TITLE: Chief Operating Officer, Managing Partner
COMPANY: Invictus, Philippines
Gold
NAME OF THE CANDIDATE: Marian Esperanza G. Magturo
JOB TITLE: Strategy Director
COMPANY: Publicis Media
Bronze
NAME OF THE CANDIDATE: Marlina Lim
JOB TITLE: Chief Executive Officer
COMPANY: Leverate Group
OTHER PEOPLE CATEGORIES
Bronze
NAME OF THE CANDIDATE: Dr. (H.C.) Jaslyin Qiyu
JOB TITLE: Managing Director
ORGANISATION: Mad About Marketing Consulting
MARKETING CAMPAIGN CATEGORIES
Gold
ORGANISATION: CARMA
CAMPAIGN NAME: Launch of ‘Reputation by CARMA’ – Airlines Reputation Study
Silver
ORGANISATION: CARMA
CAMPAIGN NAME: Driving Change
Bronze
ORGANISATION: Mang Inasal Philippines
CAMPAIGN NAME: MANGINASAL.PH: Igniting Digital Excellence Through Customer-Driven Corporate Website Transformation
Bronze
ORGANISATION: AliveCo Corporation
CAMPAIGN NAME: Ancient and Brave: Brave 3ra Campaign
Gold
ORGANISATION: Mang Inasal Philippines
CAMPAIGN NAME: Mang Inasal Nation Facebook Group
Silver
ORGANISATION: DKT Indonesia
CAMPAIGN NAME: Reducing Unwanted Pregnancy: DKT Indonesia’s Digital Endeavor to Empower Women
Bronze
ORGANISATION: EtonHouse International Education Group, REACH
CAMPAIGN NAME: Creating value and building trust through innovation
Silver
ORGANISATION: ZALORA
CAMPAIGN NAME: ZALORA’s 11.11 “Fashion Disrupts” campaign
Gold
ORGANISATION: Mang Inasal Philippines
CAMPAIGN NAME: Love the Flavors, Love the Philippines
Silver
ORGANISATION: PT East Indo Fair Trading (YAVA)
CAMPAIGN NAME: Lightning Campaign : FriendlySugar
Bronze
ORGANISATION: Aquariux Pte Ltd
CAMPAIGN NAME: Kickstarting Integrated B2B Marketing for a Fintech Startup
TECH INNOVATION CATEGORIES
Silver
ORGANISATION: BeMyGuest Pte. Ltd.
Bronze
ORGANISATION: Vietnam Payment Solution Joint Stock Company (VNPAY)
SPECIAL AWARDS
Gold
NAME OF THE CANDIDATE: Jaya Maru
COMPANY: Rewardz
JOB TITLE:
Silver
NAME OF THE CANDIDATE: Laureana Gladys R. Basinillo
COMPANY: Intersections Communications, Inc.
JOB TITLE:
Bronze
NAME OF THE CANDIDATE: Dr. Shakthi DC
COMPANY: iWISERS Sdn Bhd
JOB TITLE:
Gold
NAME OF THE CANDIDATE: Fe Husaint
COMPANY: Greenpark
JOB TITLE:
Silver
NAME OF THE CANDIDATE: Dr. Shakthi DC
COMPANY: iWISERS Sdn Bhd
JOB TITLE:
Bronze
NAME OF THE CANDIDATE: Jasmine Allen
COMPANY: Impressive Digital
JOB TITLE:
Gold
NAME OF THE CANDIDATE: Lydwina Deline Suherli
COMPANY: YAVA – PT East Indo Fair Trading
JOB TITLE:
Silver
NAME OF THE CANDIDATE: Nishita Lalvani
COMPANY: Rewardz
JOB TITLE:
Bronze
NAME OF THE CANDIDATE: Kathy Mercado
COMPANY: Newport World Resorts
JOB TITLE:
Gold
NAME OF THE CANDIDATE: Nguyen Thị Thu Huong
COMPANY: Vietnam Payment Solution Joint Stock Company (VNPAY)
JOB TITLE:
Silver
NAME OF THE CANDIDATE: Atty. Laurice Esteban-Tuason
COMPANY: Converge ICT Solutions Inc.
JOB TITLE:
Bronze
NAME OF THE CANDIDATE: Laura Quigley
COMPANY: Integral Ad Science (IAS)
JOB TITLE:
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