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A visual celebration of the leaders, moments, and energy that defined this year’s gathering.

From powerful moments on stage to candid connections behind the scenes, the 2026 Global Leadership Awards brought together a global community driven by a shared commitment: advancing women’s leadership around the world.

This gallery captures the spirit of the evening — the celebration, the solidarity, and the leaders whose work continues to create ripple effects across communities and continents.

Highlights from the Evening

Explore snapshots from a night honoring bold leadership, collective action, and the power of women leading change.

Vital Voices President and CEO Alyse Nelson takes the stage, opening the evening with a message on the power of women’s leadership.
1 of 23 Vital Voices President and CEO Alyse Nelson takes the stage, opening the evening with a message on the power of women’s leadership.
The Vital Voices Global Leadership Awards stage sets the scene for a night of celebration and impact.
2 of 23 The Vital Voices Global Leadership Awards stage sets the scene for a night of celebration and impact.
Co-host and Vital Voices Board Member Bozoma Saint-John celebrates bold leadership and global influence.
3 of 23 Co-host and Vital Voices Board Member Bozoma Saint-John celebrates bold leadership and global influence.
Bozoma Saint John's presence on stage brings energy and vision to the Global Leadership Awards.
4 of 23 Bozoma Saint John's presence on stage brings energy and vision to the Global Leadership Awards.
Board member Diane von Furstenberg shares reflections on leadership, legacy, and change.
5 of 23 Board member Diane von Furstenberg shares reflections on leadership, legacy, and change.
Addressing the audience beneath the Vital Voices banner, a moment of inspiration unfolds.
6 of 23 Addressing the audience beneath the Vital Voices banner, a moment of inspiration unfolds.
A heartfelt embrace on stage, celebrating recognition and shared purpose.
7 of 23 A heartfelt embrace on stage, celebrating recognition and shared purpose.
Esther Wojcicki, Google co-founder Susan Wojcicki's mother, gathers in conversation with Vital Voices inaugural Tech for Impact Honorees Seyi Akiwowo and Tracy Chou, marking a milestone moment of achievement and connection.
8 of 23 Esther Wojcicki, Google co-founder Susan Wojcicki's mother, gathers in conversation with Vital Voices inaugural Tech for Impact Honorees Seyi Akiwowo and Tracy Chou, marking a milestone moment of achievement and connection.
Tracy Chou, Tech for Impact honoree, shares remarks about tech and accessibility, and its impact across communities.
9 of 23 Tracy Chou, Tech for Impact honoree, shares remarks about tech and accessibility, and its impact across communities.
Global Leadership Award honoree Farwiza Fahan celebrates with her award — a symbol of leadership in environmental conservation.
10 of 23 Global Leadership Award honoree Farwiza Fahan celebrates with her award — a symbol of leadership in environmental conservation.
Sophia Bush introduces and presents the Icon Award to the 2026 honoree.
11 of 23 Sophia Bush introduces and presents the Icon Award to the 2026 honoree.
Sophia Bush gives the award to Susie Wolff, 2026 Icon Award honoree.
12 of 23 Sophia Bush gives the award to Susie Wolff, 2026 Icon Award honoree.
2026 Icon Award honoree Susie Wolff addresses the crowd about the importance of inclusiveness across motorsports.
13 of 23 2026 Icon Award honoree Susie Wolff addresses the crowd about the importance of inclusiveness across motorsports.
CNN anchor Abby Phillip introduces and presents the Global Leadership Award to the 2026 honoree.
14 of 23 CNN anchor Abby Phillip introduces and presents the Global Leadership Award to the 2026 honoree.
Global Leadership Award honoree Shirin Musa is presented her award for her work in advocating against marriage captivity.
15 of 23 Global Leadership Award honoree Shirin Musa is presented her award for her work in advocating against marriage captivity.
Abby Phillip and Shirin Musa in a moment of joy.
16 of 23 Abby Phillip and Shirin Musa in a moment of joy.
Shirin Musa receives her Global Leadership Award.
17 of 23 Shirin Musa receives her Global Leadership Award.
Ariela Suster, presenter of the 2026 Global Leadership Award, introduces the award's honoree.
18 of 23 Ariela Suster, presenter of the 2026 Global Leadership Award, introduces the award's honoree.
Ariela Suster, presenter of the 2026 Global Leadership Award, introduces the award's honoree against a backdrop naming Dame Donna Langley, the honoree.
19 of 23 Ariela Suster, presenter of the 2026 Global Leadership Award, introduces the award's honoree against a backdrop naming Dame Donna Langley, the honoree.
Ariela Suster and Dame Donna Langley celebrate her award.
20 of 23 Ariela Suster and Dame Donna Langley celebrate her award.
A live auction participant proudly raises her paddle to donate to the Vital Voices mission.
21 of 23 A live auction participant proudly raises her paddle to donate to the Vital Voices mission.
Vital Voices co-Founder Secretary Hilary Rodham Clinton closes out the event with an inspiring speech about the importance of women in positions of leadership.
22 of 23 Vital Voices co-Founder Secretary Hilary Rodham Clinton closes out the event with an inspiring speech about the importance of women in positions of leadership.
All 2026 honorees present on stage with Alyse Nelson.
23 of 23 All 2026 honorees present on stage with Alyse Nelson.

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