Who can be nominated for the HeForShe Man of the Year award?

The category recognizes a male ally who actively supports women and helps create fairer opportunities in the workplace, industry, or community. The nominee must identify as male and serve as a proven ally or advocate for women and underrepresented groups in China.

What specific actions has he taken to support women or advance gender equity?

You should describe the steps he has taken through his role, workplace, industry, or community.

How has he used his leadership or influence to create fairer opportunities?

You should share examples of policies, initiatives, decisions, or actions he has supported or led.

How has he supported, mentored, sponsored, or amplified women?

You should explain how he has helped women grow, be heard, or access new opportunities.

What changed because of his actions?

You should include clear examples, outcomes, or measurable results where possible.

How has he encouraged others to become active allies?

You should describe how he has helped create awareness, changed behaviours, or influenced others to support gender equity.

Why does his allyship deserve to be recognised?

You should summarise what makes his contribution meaningful and why he is a strong nominee for this award.

HeForShe Man of the Year- WLA 2026 Nomination Form

HeForShe Man of the Year Nomination Form

Thank you for taking the time to submit a nomination for the IPWS Women Leadership Awards 2026.

This form is for the HeForShe Man of the Year category. Before completing the template, please review the award criteria

Award Criteria

This category recognises a male ally who actively supports women and helps create fairer opportunities in the workplace, industry, or community.

Someone who identifies as male and serves as a proven ally or advocate for women and underrepresented groups in China.

Demonstrates sustained, intentional efforts to advance gender equity through action, leadership, mentorship, sponsorship, or advocacy.

What the nomination should demonstrate

The specific actions he has taken to support women or advance gender equity.
How he has used his leadership or influence to create fairer opportunities in his workplace, industry, or community.
How he has supported, mentored, sponsored, or amplified women.
The positive change, outcomes, or measurable impact created through his actions.
Why his allyship, action, and example merit recognition through this award.

Questions to answer

Question	What to write
What specific actions has he taken to support women or advance gender equity?	Describe the steps he has taken through his role, workplace, industry, or community.
How has he used his leadership or influence to create fairer opportunities?	Share examples of policies, initiatives, decisions, or actions he has supported or led.
How has he supported, mentored, sponsored, or amplified women?	Explain how he has helped women grow, be heard, or access new opportunities.
What changed because of his actions?	Include clear examples, outcomes, or measurable results where possible.
How has he encouraged others to become active allies?	Describe how he has helped create awareness, changed behaviours, or influenced others to support gender equity.
Why does his allyship deserve to be recognised?	Summarise what makes his contribution meaningful and why he is a strong nominee for this award.

PPT Template

This template helps you organise the nomination clearly, so the jury can understand the nominee’s story without missing important details.

To help us understand the nominee’s story clearly, please download the nomination PPT template and complete all required sections.

The questions will guide you through the key areas the jury will review, including his allyship, the action he has taken, the impact he has created, and how he has supported women and fairer opportunities.

Please answer in simple, clear language. We are not looking for a formal CV or resume. This is not a job application.

Instead, please focus on his story, the difference he has made, and why he deserves to be recognised.

Once completed, please upload the finished PPT through this nomination form below.

Nominator Full Name

Nominator Mobile Number

Nominator Email Address

Relationship to Nominee

Nominee Full Name

Nominee Mobile Number

Nominee Email Address

Upload the completed nomination template PPT with all required sections filled in.

I confirm that the information provided is true to the best of my knowledge.

I agree that IPWS may contact the nominee or nominator for more information.

I agree that IPWS may use the nominee’s name, photo, bio, and story for WLA communications if she is selected as a finalist

I understand that incomplete nominations may not be considered.