Celebrating
Women Who Lead
Honoring Excellence Among the Best in Business, Innovation, and Leadership
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About PLAYBOOK Awards
The PLAYBOOK Annual Awards aim to recognize and celebrate outstanding individuals and organizations making significant contributions to leadership, innovation, and community upliftment.



By spotlighting remarkable achievements, we foster inspiration and drive progress within our community. The awards ceremony will take place on November 27th at 5 PM.
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Terms & Conditions
- Nominations are open to all Playbook members.
- Each member is allowed
one nomination per category.
- Nominees must be leaders or women excelling in their respective fields.
- The Playbook team reserves the right to verify member status before confirming nominations.
- All nominations must be submitted by
November 5th, 2024
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Award Categories
Leadership Excellence Award
Honoring exceptional leaders who have paved the way for others with their visionary leadership and impactful contributions.
Tech Innovator Award
Celebrating women who have revolutionized the tech industry with groundbreaking innovations and technological advancements.
Investor Award
Honoring investors committed to gender diversity and inclusion, seeking opportunities to support diverse groups and drive change in business.
Rising Star Award (Best Female Founder)
Highlighting the most promising female founders and their startups, showcasing their potential for remarkable growth and innovation.
Change Catalyst Award
Recognizing women who have made significant social contributions, driving positive change and uplifting their communities.
Outstanding Company for Gender Diversity Award
Celebrating organizations that promote gender diversity by setting ambitious goals and fostering an inclusive culture, serving as industry models.
Influencer of the Year Award
Acknowledging individuals who advocate for gender diversity and inspire change through their platforms, raising awareness and mobilizing equality.
Excellence in HR for Diversity and Inclusion Award
Honoring HR professionals who champion gender diversity and inclusion, creating equitable workplaces where all employees feel valued.
Allyship Champion Award
Recognizing male allies who strongly commit to promoting gender diversity and inclusion in their organizations and beyond.
People Choice's Award
Open nominations allow self-nominations and nominations of others, increasing leads and applications. Public voting for the People’s Choice Award requires email submission.
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Meet the Judges
Vera Futorjanski
Founder & CEO of Beyond Global
Nada Al Harthi
Angel Investor, Certified Director, Strategist
Jordana Semaan
Head of HR, Gulf and Asia
Rima Hadid
General Counsel at
Emirates Investment Authority
Rima Hadid
General Counsel at
Emirates Investment Authority
Ghizlan Guenez
Founder and CEO of FForce
PLAYBOOK Awards Winners
Leadership Excellence Award Winner
Salma Oeuida
Associate Vice President for Development, Alumni Relations and University Events American University of Beirut
Tech Innovator Award Winner
Raina Augustus
Managing Director - Kalinasho Trading Enterprises CC
Influencer of the Year Award Winner
Mirna Al Ali
Founder of HerStory Talk Show
Investor of the Year Award Winner
Lamiaa Soliman
Co-Founder & COO of Technotitia
Rising Star
Award Winner
Lina Malaika
Co-Founder of Clay Models
Change Catalyst Award Winner
Asmaa Alkuwari
Executive Leadership Coach and Founder of “You’re Not Alone” Community
People Choice’s Award Winner
Iman Cheffi
Physician-Trainer-Founder
Allyship Champion Award Winner
Sonu Duggal
Group Human Resources Manager of YK Almoayyed & Sons