Chief’s “The New Era of Leadership” Awards Return to Recognize the Executive Women Shaping the Future of Business

Nominations are due March 31 and winners will be announced in May

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, Chief, the most powerful network of senior executive women, announces the second-annual New Era of Leadership Awards, honoring senior executive women who are shaping the future of business. For the second year, Chief is celebrating women executives who define a new era of leadership — embodying innovation, empathy, creativity, purpose, and resilience. Nominations are open today through March 31, 2025. All entries will be judged by a panel of outstanding women executives, and winners will be announced in May.

“The New Era of Leadership honors the trailblazing women who are redefining what it means to lead—driving transformation, breaking barriers, and shaping the future of business,” said Alison Moore, CEO of Chief. “We’re thrilled to bring these awards back for the second year to shine a spotlight on their impact and influence.”

The awards are open to U.S.-based VP-level and C-Suite leaders, and nominees can be Chief Members or non-members from the public or private sector. Chief’s 2025 New Era of Leadership Awards celebrate leaders who embody one or more of the following qualities:

• Innovation: Demonstrating disruptive thinking to drive impact.
• Empathy: Approaching leadership with a focus on inclusion.
• Creativity: Reimagining traditional practices with original solutions.
• Purpose: Influencing their industries, teams, or communities positively.
• Resilience: Navigating adversity or uncertainty successfully.

The 2025 judging panel includes outstanding executives, including CEOs, industry disruptors, Chief Members, and winners of last year’s awards. This year's judges include:

• Anusha Alikhan, Chief Communications Officer, Wikimedia Foundation
• Bernadette Aulestia, Board Director, Denny’s Corporation and Nexstar Media Group
• Jacquelyn Cameron, Chief Revenue Officer, Axios
• Christine Choi, Partner and Head of Brand Communications, M13
• Karla Gallardo, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Cuyana
• Carla Harris, Senior Client Advisor, Morgan Stanley
• Kinjil Mathur, Chief Marketing Officer, Squarespace
• Christine Maguire, Global Vice President of Commercial Business, Tripadvisor
• Lucinda Martinez, Chief Marketing Officer, HarbourView Equity Partners
• Courteney Monroe, President, National Geographic Content, The Walt Disney Company
• Alison Moore, Chief Executive Officer, Chief
• Jessica Robertson, Co-Founder and Chief Content Officer, TOGETHXR
• Toni Thompson, Chief Human Resources Officer, Etsy

To nominate an exceptional leader, visit thenewera.chief.com/nominate. Chief membership and/or company affiliation with Chief is not required. There is no cost to apply, and the deadline to submit nominations for the awards is March 31, 2025.

To find more information on nomination guidelines and to submit your nominations, please visit: https://thenewera.chief.com/.

About Chief

Chief is the most powerful network of senior executive women. Our members represent senior leaders from more than 10,000 organizations and across every sector. In our vibrant community, they find the connection, insights, and support they need to maximize their impact. Chief has been recognized as one of TIME’s 100 Most Influential Companies and one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies. Learn more at chief.com.