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Individual Award Finalists 2026
Most Impactful ERG Member Award
This award recognises a woman who has made a significant contribution to her gender-focused ERG, driving meaningful change, engagement, and positive impact within the organisation.
Lisa McDonald, Guidewire
Clair Dennis, Royal London
Outstanding Leadership Award
This award recognises a woman who demonstrates exceptional vision, influence, and dedication, inspiring others and driving positive change within her organisation and beyond.
Joanne Jones, Partner Re
Claire Williams, Royal London
Mentorship Excellence Award
This award recognises a woman who has demonstrated outstanding commitment to guiding, supporting, and inspiring others, fostering growth and unlocking potential through meaningful mentorship.
Jill Lankin, Zurich Insurance
Lorene Phillips,
Clarendon Wallace
Pioneering Talent Award
This award recognises a woman who has shown exceptional initiative, innovation, and leadership, breaking new ground and setting a path for others to follow.
Paula Herrington. SCOR
Shannon Dolan,
Alchemy Technology Services
Women’s Liaison & Champion Award
This award recognises an individual who has excelled in connecting, representing, and advocating for women within their organisation, fostering inclusion, engagement, and meaningful impact.
Susie Logan, Royal London
Jane Holmes, NTT Data
Industry Ally for Women Award
This award recognises a man or woman who has gone above and beyond to champion, support, and advocate for women in the workplace, driving positive change across the industry.
Sean McGovern, AXA XL
Natalie Dick,
RiverStone International
Career Returner Excellence Award
This award recognises a woman who has successfully re-entered or pivoted to insurance, demonstrating resilience, talent, and impact while inspiring others on their own career return journeys.
Louise Pointon, Amwins Global Risks
Megan Bengston, AXA XL
International Impact Award
This award recognises a women whose work, leadership, or influence has achieved outstanding international recognition, advancing the role of women and shaping the insurance sector on a global scale.
Rebekah Ratliff, JAMS
Yanna Winter, Generali
The Schonhofer Award
The Schonhofer Award is presented personally by Barbara Schonhofer MBE to a woman of exceptional dedication and impact for their outstanding service in supporting and uplifting other women.
Announced on the evening