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The 2026 Mothered Founder Awards

Apply for the 2026 Mothered Founder Award

You made it here and that already says something about you.

Recognising the top 20 mom founders worldwide building products and services that are impactful, meaningful, and genuinely help other people — while raising the next generation.
Winners are featured in the December 2026 issue of Mothered Magazine — digital and print — and recognised permanently on the Mothered Media platform in the Mothered Founder Nominations list.

You don't need to have made a dollar. You need to have started, and you need to be building something real that's meant to help others.

Before you apply, make sure you meet these two requirements:

1. Your product, app, service, or company must have been founded on or before January 2026. 2. Revenue is not required — but your work needs to be genuinely underway, not just an idea.
The application fee is $197 and is non-refundable regardless of outcome; payment does not guarantee selection, and all applications are reviewed on merit by the Mothered editorial team. We will notify all applicants by October 16, 2026, before any public announcement. Take your time with the questions below — they are the heart of your application, and the women who make the list are the ones who answer honestly. We can't wait to read what you've built.
Visit motheredmedia.com for more information.

Tell us a bit more about yourself

How many years have you been at your company/role?

Tell us who you are and what you're building (150–300 words) *

What was your revenue in 2026? (put $0 if you don't have any revenue yet)

What impact are you creating? How are you reshaping your industry or community? *

How has motherhood shaped your leadership and your work? *

Who benefits from your work, and how? Tell us about the people, communities, or organisations your work reaches. (100–200 words)

What problem are you solving that most people aren't talking about yet? (100–200 words)

Describe a moment where being a mother and being ambitious pulled in opposite directions. What did you do? (100–200 words)

What are some measurable achievements or quantifiable moments of "success" that you've had that relates to what you do?

In 5 years from now, what are you hoping to have achieved?

Why did you start your company? Tell me your founder story and what led you to entrepreneurship and creating your business

Application Terms: The $197 application fee is non-refundable regardless of selection outcome. Payment of the application fee does not guarantee a place on the Mothered Power List 2026. 20 winners will be selected by the Mothered editorial team. All applicants will be recognised on the Nominations List. Winners receive a 2-page editorial feature in the December 2026 issue at no additional cost.

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