2025 Female Fusion Awards
Recognising excellence in business led by women across the UAE in 2025
Presented in Dubai on 12 February 2026
The 2025 Female Fusion Awards celebrate excellence in women-led business across the UAE, recognising founders who are leading, scaling, and creating measurable impact through their work.
All entries are independently reviewed and scored by our judging panel,using a structured framework assessing results, leadership, innovation, and overall business impact.
Award Partners
Thank you to our award partners for sponsoring the Female Fusion Awards and helping recognise and celebrate outstanding female entrepreneurs.
2025 AwardĀ Winners
Excellence in Entrepreneurship
Honouring the UAEā€™s most outstanding female entrepreneur whose leadership, innovation, and results set the benchmark for success.
HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR
Winner: Anna Zickerman - UPANDRUNNINGĀ
Runner Up:Ā Theresa Tsui - Skills3 Creative Enterprise for Social Impact
Second Runner Up:Ā Angela Soudi - Junior Gladiator Kidpreneurs
Business Achievement Awards
Recognising women leadingĀ successful businesses of every size, from solopreneurs to fast-growing small enterprises.
CRIMSON LEGAL SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
Winner: Vanessa Gia Bayma - CBC Consultancy and Events
Runner Up:Ā Leena V Kewlani - Artezaar
Second Runner Up:Ā Uma Bhattathiripad - Xite Live
LETSWORK SOLOPRENEUR OF THE YEAR
Winner:Ā Qadreya Al Awadhi - Bumblebee
Runner Up:Ā Hala Gebran - Halo Printworks
Second Runner Up:Ā Jennifer Stelco - Stelcart
JACKY'S BUSINESS SOLUTIONS YOUNG FEMALE FOUNDER OF THE YEAR
Winner:Ā Tia Simone Watson - LittleXWolf
Runner Up:Ā Rana El Dakkak - RED
Second Runner Up:Ā Aemen Aisha - Create with Aemen
Market Buzz Impact & Sustainability Award
Winner:Ā Theresa Tsui - Skills3 Creative Enterprise for Social Impact
Runner Up:Ā Qadreya Al Awadhi - Bumblebee
Second Runner Up:Ā Chanda Lokendra - LiZZOM
Industry Excellence Awards
Showcasing exceptional female entrepreneurs shaping the UAEā€™s key industries through creativity, quality, and growth.
TLBĀ BUSINESS SERVICESĀ ECOMMERCE BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
Winner:Ā Latika Chawla - Giftbag.ae
Runner Up:Ā Magdalena Orzechowska - Aroma di Olio
Second Runner Up:Ā Rita Jivani - Purple Swan
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
Winner: Jenna Jenkins - Luxe Incorporations Corporate Services Providers
Runner Up: Carol Glynn - Conscious Finance Coaching
Second Runner Up: Anelise Moraes - Pacific Prime Insurance Brokers
HEALTH & WELLNESS BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
Winner:Ā Anna Zickerman - UPANDRUNNING
Runner Up:Ā Carol Glynn - Conscious Finance Coaching
ADDRESS BEACH RESORT FOOD & BEVERAGE BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
Winner: Vanessa Gia Bayma - CBC Consultancy and Events
Runner Up: Magdalena Orzechowska - Aroma di Olio
Second Runner Up: Aisha Brook - Treat Me Gluten Free
FASHION & BEAUTY BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
Winner:Ā Layla Alhajjaj - Boho Salon
Runner Up: Kashesh Bhatia Garg - Kashesh Global
Meet the Judges
The 2025 Female Fusion Awards celebrate excellence in women-led business across the UAE, recognising founders who are leading, scaling, and creating measurable impact through their work.
All entries are independently reviewed and scored by our judging panel, using a structured framework assessing results, leadership, innovation, and overall business impact.
2025 Jury
