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Apply Now for a 2025 GirlBoss Award
The GirlBoss Awards are a nationwide search for trailblazing young women (aged 11–18) who are defying stereotypes and creating change in their communities.
Are you making a difference? We want to recognise you!
There are over $20,000 in cash prizes up for grabs…
We are on a nationwide search for young Kiwi women (aged 11 – 18) who are defying stereotypes and leading change in their communities.
There is an award category for every passion, so nominate someone in your life or apply for an Award today.
We have two award events: The Nationwide Awards and the Canterbury Awards.
The Nationwide Awards are open to every young woman in New Zealand, while the Canterbury Awards are reserved for young women who reside in the wider Canterbury region.
All Canterbury based applicants will be automatically entered into both Awards.
National Award Categories:
Each category winner will receive a $1000 cash grant.
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Innovation
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Education
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Enterprise
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Emerging Leader (11-14)
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Community
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Leadership
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Arts & Culture
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STEM
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Digital Impact
Canterbury Award Categories:
Each category winner will receive a $1000 cash grant.
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TrailBlazer
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Inclusion
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Innovation
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STEM
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Sport
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Arts & Culture
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Community
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Leadership
Applications are now open! You can either apply yourself or nominate a young women aged 11 – 18 in your life.
Learn more and apply here.





