The International Women-Friendly Brands Awareness Awards, organized annually by the Women-Friendly Brands Platform during the week of March 8, will be presented for the sixth time in March 2026. The application period for the program opened as of August 18, 2025. Institutions and brands can apply to the program with their impactful projects focused on gender equality.

The awards program, which has been held every year by the Women-Friendly Brands Platform since 2021, has become a deep-rooted and reputable reference point in the business world. The platform not only highlights brands’ projects in the field of gender equality, diversity, and inclusion during the awards process but also throughout the year, demonstrating a strong stance in both the business world and society.

The International Women-Friendly Brands Awareness Awards, which will be held for the sixth time in 2026, will be evaluated from a broader perspective with the updated category structure this year. “Diversity, Inclusion, and Well-Being Practices,” “Women-Focused Health and Wellness Awareness Projects,” and “Media, Communication, and Other Innovative Social Benefit Projects” are among the newly added categories. The early application period will end on September 30, 2025.

Why is the Women-Friendly Brands Awareness Awards Program Important?

The International Women-Friendly Brands Awareness Awards position themselves as a comprehensive and reputable content platform that brings together brands carrying out valuable work in this direction in Turkey under one roof. As of 2025, the program has expanded to an international scale, aiming to increase social impact by showcasing exemplary projects not only from Turkey but also from different countries around the world. Thus, it becomes both a source of inspiration for society and a strong sharing and learning platform for brands and their teams.

Brands and projects that participate in the program and win awards gain the opportunity to make their successful practices more visible and reach all segments of society. On the other hand, projects that participate in the awards process but have room for improvement are evaluated by a prestigious jury consisting of experts in the field, providing them with feedback and guidance. Thus, every application, regardless of winning or not, turns into an important learning and development experience for institutions.

The program, which has been successfully carried out for five years, highlights the critical role brands play in social transformation. With the applications received each year, participants also contribute to a sustainable value. The platform plans to donate the girls’ student scholarship fund, created from the 2026 awards application fees, to the Koruncuk Foundation. Thus, every application will not only touch the lives of women and girls and support equal opportunities but also directly contribute to education.

Who Can Apply?

Applications for the awards are accepted from a wide range of entities, from companies that adopt women-friendly practices and integrate them into all their business operations to non-governmental organizations, public institutions, international organizations, educational institutions, and entrepreneurs. Institutions of all sizes and sectors can apply with projects that create social benefit.

Statement by Nazlı Demirel, Founder of the Women-Friendly Brands Platform:

“The Women-Friendly Brands Awareness Awards are not just an awards ceremony; they are a value movement collectively produced by brands, institutions, and individuals for social change. In this six-year journey, seeing every application make a difference that touches the lives of women and girls is our greatest pride. Our goal is to create a sustainable and lasting social impact by including more institutions in this awareness movement each year.”

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