Are you the next GirlBoss?

Kia ora GirlBoss Whānau,

Every previous GirlBoss Award winner I’ve ever met almost didn’t apply.

They thought they weren’t ready. Weren’t impressive enough. Weren’t the type. They were wrong, and I don’t want that to be you.

If you are on the fence, put yourself forward. Back yourself. That’s literally what this is about.

Applications for the 2026 GirlBoss Awards are open now.

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 $15,000 in cash prizes up for grabs!

You can nominate yourself. You can nominate your best friend. You can nominate the girl in your class who doesn’t realise just how remarkable she is.

So why wait:

→ Apply yourself

→ Nominate someone who deserves this

→ Share this with someone who needs a nudge

Applications: close August 2nd. Midnight. Don’t miss it.

You Got This,

Alexia Hilbertidou

Founder, GirlBoss NZ

The National GirlBoss Awards

The Canterbury GirlBoss Awards

The National GirlBoss Awards are open to every young woman in New Zealand.

The Canterbury GirlBoss Awards are for young women in the Canterbury region, and if you’re Canterbury-based, you’re automatically entered into both.

Thank you to our 2026 National GirlBoss Award Sponsors

Thank you to our 2026 Canterbury GirlBoss Award Sponsors

The GirlBoss Awards are about recognising the changemakehers, the up-and-comers, the innovators and the bold young women who are shaping the future of New Zealand.

Visit the GirlBoss NZ Website