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2026 Women in Sustainability Leadership Awards Application

Welcome! Thank you for your interest in applying for the 2026 Women in Sustainability Leadership Awards (WSLA). These awards recognize exceptional women leaders making a lasting impact in sustainability.

The WSLA Awards are open to women who self-nominate or are nominated by colleagues, peers, or mentors. All applicants must complete this form, pay the submission fee (via Zeffy, link provided), and provide a resume, cover letter, and up to three letters of support.

To qualify, nominees must have:

At least 15 years of professional work experience,

A minimum of 7 years of experience in sustainability leadership, and

A minimum of 7 years managing others (whether in sustainability or in different fields)

Applications received by October 12, 2025, qualify for Early Bird rates. After this date, fees will increase. There are three fee tiers:

Corporate $200 ($250 after Oct 12)

Non-Profit $150 ($200 after Oct 12)

Government $100 ($150 after Oct 12)

Please begin by answering the questions in the next section to determine eligibility.