HBA’s Woman of the Year Award
A Role Model for the Industry and Champion for the Future
The HBA Woman of the Year Award honors an exceptional leader whose vision, achievements, and influence have made a significant impact across healthcare and life sciences.
Woman of the Year recipients are trailblazers shaping the future through innovation, scientific achievement, and transformative leadership. They advance meaningful change on a global scale while inspiring and elevating others. Their leadership sets new standards for what is possible and strengthens the global community of leaders and talent shaping the future of health.
In 2027, this recognition carries even greater significance as HBA marks its 50th anniversary—honoring extraordinary leadership at a defining moment in our collective history.
The honoree will take center stage at the FIVE Awards Gala, part of HBA’s new flagship experience, before an international audience of influential executives, sponsors, and media.
Nominations are now open for the 2027 HBA Woman of the Year Award. Nominate a leader whose vision and influence are helping define what comes next for healthcare and life sciences.
The standard nomination period closes 25 October. A late-submission window will remain open from 26 October through 6 November for an additional fee.
To nominate a candidate, follow these three steps:
1. Begin the nomination process by paying the $500/$650 submission fee* through the HBA Signature Awards submission page. You may be prompted to sign in to your HBA account or create one.
2. After submitting payment, check your email for a confirmation message containing your link to the Awards Nomination Platform.
3. Follow the link to create an account or sign in to the Awards Nomination Platform. Complete the required fields, upload the nominee’s biography, letters of recommendation, and photo, and respond to the following questions:
- What are the nominee’s most significant accomplishments and contributions to healthcare and the life sciences?
- How has the nominee elevated others and strengthened the leadership community?
- How has the nominee demonstrated visionary or transformative leadership?
- What distinguishes this nominee from other industry leaders and influencers?
*please note the nomination fee is slightly higher for non HBA Corporate Partners.
Have questions about the HBA Woman of the Year Award or the nomination process? Click here to explore the Q&As and get all the details you need before submitting your nomination.
- Prominent visibility on HBA global stages and events: 2027 HBA JP Morgan Reception; 2027 HBA FIVE and Awards Gala; and 2027 HBA European Leadership Summit
- Invitation to sit on HBA's Advisory Board
- Invitation to join HBA's Constellation League
- Opportunities for thought leadership visibility (speaking and written)
- Digital Spotlight on HBA's digital channels
- Complimentary HBA membership
The HBA congratulates all previous Women of the Year.