What should the nomination demonstrate?

The nomination should show the contribution she has made over many years, the people and organisations that have benefited from her work, how she has supported women or helped develop future leaders, the lasting change or positive example her work has created, and why her long-term contribution deserves this special recognition.

What questions does the nomination need to answer?

The form asks what she has contributed over time, who has benefited from her work, how she has supported women or helped develop future leaders, what lasting change her work has created, what values define her leadership, and why her lifetime contribution deserves this recognition.

Do I need to submit a formal CV or resume?

No. The page states that a formal CV or resume is not required. Instead, the focus should be on her journey, the difference she has made over many years, and why her contribution deserves this recognition.

How do I submit the nomination?

Download the nomination PPT template, complete all required sections using simple and clear language, and then upload the finished PPT through the nomination form on this page.

What does the PPT template cover?

The template helps organise the nomination clearly so the Jury can understand the nominee's story, guiding you through her long-term contribution, the impact she has created over time, the people she has supported, and the legacy she has built.

Which award programme is this nomination part of?

This form is for the Diane E. Long Lifetime Achievement Award category of the IPWS Women Leadership Awards 2026.

Diane Long Lifetime Achievement Award- WLA 2026 Nomination Form

Q: What is the Diane E. Long Lifetime Achievement Award?

It is a category of the IPWS Women Leadership Awards 2026. The award recognises a woman whose leadership, service, and values have created lasting change over many years, based on a strong record of contribution.

Q: Who is this award for?

It is for a woman whose work has supported others, opened opportunities, or helped shape her field, organisation, or community. She may have made her impact through her profession, community work, mentoring, volunteering, advocacy, or long-term service.

Diane E. Long Lifetime Achievement Award Nomination Form

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

This form is for the Diane E. Long Lifetime Achievement Award category. Before completing the template, please review the award criteria

Award Criteria

This category recognises a woman whose leadership, service, and values have created lasting change over many years.

It is for someone with a strong record of contribution, and whose work has supported others, opened opportunities, or helped shape her field, organisation, or community.

She may have made her impact through her profession, community work, mentoring, volunteering, advocacy, or long-term service.

What the nomination should demonstrate

The contribution she has made over many years.
The people, organisations, communities, or fields that have benefited from her work.
How she has supported women or helped develop future leaders.
The lasting change or positive example her work has created.
Why her long-term contribution deserves this special recognition.

Questions to answer

Question	What to write
What has she contributed over time?	Describe her long-term work, service, leadership, or contribution.
Who has benefited from her work?	Share who has been positively affected by her work, such as teams, organisations, communities, or people she has supported.
How has she supported women or helped develop future leaders?	Explain how she has mentored, guided, opened opportunities, or supported others through her work.
What lasting change has her work created?	Include clear examples of what has improved, grown, or continued because of her contribution.
What values define her leadership?	Describe the values she has shown through her actions, choices, and long-term commitment.
Why does her lifetime contribution deserve this recognition?	Summarise why her journey, contribution, and example make her 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 her long-term contribution, the impact she has created over time, the people she has supported, and the legacy she has built.

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

Instead, please focus on her journey, the difference she has made over many years, and why her contribution deserves this special recognition.

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.