Wow Awards (Women of the world)

Founder WOW Awards

Nirmala Bhojani, journalist and author of Ordinary Women, Extraordinary Lives has been a Community Activist since she came to the UK in 1986.

Born in New Delhi, Nirmala moved to South Harrow, London, where she wrote a women’s column for New Life and then to Leicester in 1988.

While writing for the Leicester Mercury, she met many women from multicultural communities dealing with issues. While facing her own challenges as a single mother to two young girls, she took on the baton of empowering women.

In 2017, she set up the WOW Women of the World Awards to honour the unsung heroes of society, who work hard to make the world a better place.

Having raised funds for various charities and charitable organisations, Nirmala has entrusted Kaushalya UK to run, grow and progress the awards since 2024, to raise funds for their Domestic abuse projects.

Nomination for WOW Awards 2025 Open - scroll down to fill the form

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Nomination Form

Kaushalya UK – Women of the World (WOW Awards 2025)

Help us celebrate the unsung heroes and outstanding contributors in our community!

Please use this form to nominate for yourself or individuals for the WOW Awards, to be held on 19th, September 2025.

Maximum number of nominations accepted is 3 for one individual. Each nomination will require a separate nomination form.

Nominations close at midnight on August 15th, 2025.

Please provide as much detail as possible to help our judges make an informed decision. All information will be kept confidential.

If you have any questions, please contact us at: info@kaushalyauk.com

Nominator's Information

Name

First Name

Last Name

Your Email Address *

Phone

Your Relationship to the Nominee:

(e.g., Colleague, Friend, Community Member, Self-Nomination)

Nominee's Information

Name

First Name

Last Name

Nominee's Email Address *

Phone

Nominee's Town/City of Impact

Community Leader of the Year: Recognising an individual who has demonstrated exceptional leadership and vision, significantly contributing to the betterment and positive transformation of their community. Grassroots Champion: Honouring an individual whose dedicated, hands-on efforts at the local level have driven impactful community initiatives and positive change from the ground up. Voice of Change Award: Celebrating an individual who has courageously used their voice to advocate for important causes, raise awareness, and inspire meaningful societal change. Volunteer of the Year: Awarded to an individual who has shown outstanding commitment and dedication through voluntary service, making a significant difference to an organisation or cause. Lifetime Service Award: Recognising an individual for their sustained and profound contributions to the community over many years, leaving a legacy of service. Crisis Response Award: Honouring an individual that has demonstrated exceptional courage, compassion, and effectiveness in responding to a crisis or emergency situation. Health Advocate Award: Awarded to an individual who has tirelessly worked to improve health outcomes, access to care, or health awareness within the community. Carer of the Year: Recognising an individual who has shown extraordinary dedication, compassion, and selflessness in providing care for a loved one or others in need. Inspirational Educator: Celebrating an educator (teacher, mentor, coach) who has made a significant positive impact on students' lives, fostering learning, growth, and inspiration. Youth Empowerment Champion: Honouring an individual dedicated to empowering young people, providing them with opportunities, skills, and support to reach their full potential. Social Enterprise Leader: Recognising a leader of a social enterprise that has successfully combined business acumen with a strong social mission to create positive community impact. Innovator Award: Awarded to an individual or group that has developed a novel idea, approach, or technology that addresses a community challenge or creates new opportunities. Cultural Impact Award: Celebrating an individual whose work has significantly enriched the cultural fabric of the community, promoting arts, heritage, or cultural understanding. Creative Changemaker: Honouring an individual who uses creativity, art, or design as a powerful tool to drive social change, awareness, and community engagement. Equality Advocate Award: Recognising an individual who has passionately championed equality, diversity, and inclusion, working to dismantle barriers and promote fairness for all. Champion for Marginalised Voices: Awarded to an individual who has effectively amplified the voices and advocated for the rights and well-being of marginalised or underrepresented groups. Eco-Warrior Award: Honouring an individual who has shown exceptional passion and commitment to environmental protection, conservation, or sustainability through advocacy or direct action. Green Community Builder: Recognising an individual or group that has actively worked to create more sustainable and environmentally friendly communities through initiatives like green spaces, recycling programs, or local food systems. Professional Women: Recognising a woman who has demonstrated exceptional leadership, innovation, and impact in her professional field, inspiring others and breaking barriers. Man Who Makes a Difference: Honouring a man whose actions and dedication have made a significant positive difference in the lives of others or the community, serving as a role model.

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Reason for Nomination

Please explain why you believe this nominee deserves this award. Provide specific examples of their actions, achievements, and the impact they have made. What makes them stand out?

Specific Examples & Impact

Describe at least 2-3 specific examples of the nominee's contributions related to the chosen award category. How did their actions directly benefit others or the community? Quantify impact where possible (e.g., "helped 50 families," "raised £10,000," "reduced waste by 20%").

Support Documents

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You can upload up to 5 supporting documents (e.g., letters of support, news articles, photos, short videos - max 10MB per file). Allowed file types: PDF, DOC, DOCX, JPG, PNG, MP4.

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Confirmation of Submission.

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