The Origin 2025 Awards

The Origin 2025 Awards will honour exceptional women whose leadership, innovation and influence have made a significant impact on their industries, communities and the wider economy. These prestigious awards will also recognize forward-thinking organizations and groundbreaking initiatives that are actively advancing the cause of women’s empowerment. Celebrating stories of courage, creativity and change, The Origin Awards aim to spotlight role models and catalysts for progress across Oman and the Arab world, and beyond.

AWARD CATEGORIES

Individual Awards for Women

• Lifetime Achievement: Recognizing a woman whose long-standing contributions have created a lasting positive impact.
• Business Leader of the Year: Honouring a woman who has led her organization with clarity, strength and consistent results.
• Entrepreneur of the Year: For an entrepreneur who has built a successful business through innovation and determination.
• SME of the Year: Recognizing a woman-led small to medium business that has shown strong growth and market presence.
• CEO of the Year: For a top executive whose leadership has driven business performance and team success.
• CFO of the Year: Honouring financial leadership that has contributed to the organization’s stability and growth.
• CHRO of the Year: For a leader who has advanced people practices and supported employee development.
• Industry Leader of the Year: Recognizing a professional making a strong impact within her industry.
• Public Service Leader of the Year: For a woman in public service creating positive change through her work.
• Digital Transformation Leader of the Year: Recognizing a professional leading digital improvements in her organization.
• Sports Icon of the Year: Honouring excellence and dedication in sports.
• Health & Wellness Icon of the Year: Recognizing efforts to promote physical or mental well-being.
• Creative Icon of the Year: For outstanding contribution to arts, culture, or creative expression.
• Social Change Champion: Recognizing efforts to address social issues and improve communities.
• Young Corporate Leader of the Year (Under 35): For a young professional showing outstanding leadership and performance.
• Marketing Leader of the Year: Recognizing a professional in driving brand growth, innovation, and marketing impact.

Submit the nominations

Nomination Form – Individual Award Category

Full name of nominee: *

Job title (if applicable)

Organization (if applicable)

Email Address *

Phone *

Award category being nominated forLifetime AchievementBusiness Leader of the YearEntrepreneur of the YearSME of the YearCEO of the YearCFO of the YearCHRO of the YearIndustry Leader of the YearPublic Service Leader of the YearDigital Transformation Leader of the YearSports Icon of the YearHealth & Wellness Icon of the YearCreative Icon of the YearSocial Change ChampionYoung Corporate Leader of the Year (Under 35)Marketing Leader of the year

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Organization & Initiative Awards

• Excellence in Women in Leadership: Recognizing companies that support and promote women in leadership roles.
• Excellence in Women-Centric Products & Services: For businesses developing offerings that support women’s needs.
• Excellence in Women Empowerment at Workplace: Honouring efforts to build inclusive and supportive workplaces for women.
• Excellence in CSR Initiative for Women: For impactful CSR projects focused on women’s development and welfare.
• Excellence in Female Entrepreneurship Support: Recognizing support programs or initiatives that help women entrepreneurs grow.

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Submit the nominations

Nomination Form – Company/Initiative Categories

Organization name *

Website

Contact person’s name

Designation

Email Address *

Award category being nominated forExcellence in Women in LeadershipExcellence in Women-Centric Products & ServicesExcellence in Women Empowerment at WorkplaceExcellence in CSR Initiative for WomenExcellence in Female Entrepreneurship Support

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Notes:

The nominations in the individual award category could be submitted by the nominee herself or another person/organization on her behalf.

The nominations in the company/initiative award category should be submitted by the authorized representative of the organization.

An individual or an organization could submit nominations in more than one award category also. For any clarifications, contact: Nesma Adel El Naggar on [email protected] or +968 91291902