The Innovative Leadership Institute and Founder Maureen Metcalf have been named a Stevie Award Finalist in the Female Executive of the Year and Female Thought Leader of the Year categories in the 22nd annual Stevie Awards for Women in Business, and will be participating in this event.
The Stevie Awards for Women in Business honor the achievements of women executives, entrepreneurs, employees and the organizations they run worldwide. Nicknamed Stevie for the Greek word for “crowned,” the Stevie Award has been hailed as the world’s premier business award.
2025 Stevie Awards event details
The Stevie Awards will present results at a gala in New York City on November 10. They will reveal Gold, Silver, and Bronze Stevie placements.
An estimated over 400 women and guests from around the world will attend the presentations, which will be broadcast live.
More than 1,500 entries from organizations and individuals in 48 nations and territories were submitted this year for consideration in categories such as Executive of the Year, Entrepreneur of the Year, Startup of the Year, Women Helping Women and Women-run Workplace of the Year, among many others. The Innovative Leadership Institute won in the Female Executive of the Year – Business Services – 10 or Less Employees and Female Thought Leader of the Year – Business Services categories.
Recognizing the Innovative Leadership Institute’s achievements
The Stevie Awards recognize the Innovative Leadership Institute (ILI) for its outstanding contributions to leadership in a rapidly evolving landscape. Through its award-winning publications, including Innovative Leadership & Followership in the Age of AI, and immersive development programs delivered to high-impact organizations, ILI equips leaders to navigate complexity with resilience, ethical clarity, and strategic foresight. The Institute’s tools range from podcasts and assessments to workbooks and videos. These resources support leaders in aligning personal values with organizational strategy and cultivating future-ready mindsets. “I’m incredibly proud of our team at ILI,” said Maureen Metcalf, CEO. “This recognition affirms our commitment to empowering leaders who are shaping a more adaptive, ethical, and innovative future.”
The average scores of more than 190 business professionals worldwide, serving across seven judging committees, determined the award finalists. Their scores will also determine the Gold, Silver, and Bronze Stevie placements.
Maggie Miller, president of the Stevie Awards, said, “Now in its 22nd year, the Stevie Awards for Women in Business attracted an exceptional range of nominations. We are continually inspired by the meaningful impact that receiving a Stevie Award has on women and the lasting effect it can have on their careers and organizations. Congratulations to all of this year’s finalists. We look forward to announcing the final award placements on November 10.”
To find more opportunities for innovative women in business, browse our November funding guide with details about grants and accelerators.
About the Innovative Leadership Institute
The Innovative Leadership Institute (ILI) is a trusted partner in developing resilient, visionary leaders and organizations prepared for the future. ILI offers a comprehensive suite of services—from setting strategic direction and developing individual leaders to guiding full-scale organizational transformation. Leveraging cutting-edge research and practical tools, ILI delivers executive advisory services, immersive programs, and coaching. These offerings utilize assessments, books and podcasts to help clients align their values with strategy, lead through complexity and drive sustainable success. With a global reach and a commitment to ethical, adaptive leadership, ILI empowers changemakers across industries. Learn more at www.innovativeleadershipinstitute.com
About the Stevie Awards for Women in Business
Stevie Awards are conferred in nine programs: the Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards, the German Stevie Awards, the Middle East & North Africa Stevie Awards, The American Business Awards, The International Business Awards, the Stevie Awards for Great Employers, the Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service, the Stevie Awards for Technology Excellence, and the Stevie Awards for Women in Business. Stevie Awards competitions receive more than 12,000 entries each year from organizations in more than 70 nations and territories. Honoring people and organizations of all types and sizes, the Stevies recognize outstanding performances in the workplace worldwide. Learn more about the Stevie Awards at http://www.StevieAwards.com.
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