The awards are open to women based in the UK. We welcome and actively encourage entries from individuals and firms of all sizes. Individuals can either nominate themselves or be nominated by a peer or colleague. If you are submitting on behalf of someone else, you must receive permission from the nominee beforehand and provide details of the nominee should they need to be contacted.

Entrants must be aged 35 or under as of 30 June 2026.

Please note, if you entered the awards in 2025, and won, you must take a one-year break before entering again.

There are a number of real benefits to entering these Awards. You can find out more about why you should enter here.

We will be in touch via email in April 2026 to confirm whether you (or the person that you have submitted) has made the list or not. Whether you are successful or not you will receive an email either way. If you have not received this by the end of April please do contact [email protected]

If you have any queries, please contact [email protected]

Of course! View our 2025 winners here.

To enter, you must complete the online entry form here where you'll be asked to answer three key sections (Elevator Pitch, Key Achievements and Recognition, and 'Prove It', along with a headshot, company logo, and recommendations. You can find out more by downloading the Entry Kit here.

Yes, there is an entry fee to enter. You can find out more on pricing here.

Yes, you can submit as many entries as you like, provided they meet the eligibility criteria. Our new discount means additional nominees can be entered at a reduced rate, of just £300 each. 

Deadline information can be found here.

Yes you can log back into the portal here to make minor amends to your entry after submitting. If you submitted at a discounted entry deadline and need to make amends or move categories after this deadline has passed, the higher rate will apply. (Link to T&Cs)

You should receive a confirmation email once you complete your registration. This will come from [email protected], please check your junk mail if you haven’t received it. Please email [email protected] if you would like your confirmation email to be resent.

If you wish to withdraw your entry, you must email [email protected]. Where you withdraw your entry more than 14 days after booking, or on or after the closing date for entry (whichever is earlier) there will be no refund. You can find more information here. 

We will happily offer feedback to anyone who enters, whether successfully shortlisted or not. This can be requested once judging has taken place. Please note, although we ask, not all judges provide written feedback, so in some rare instances this may not be possible. 

We acknowledge that the use of AI has become increasingly common, transforming how people work and the outputs they deliver. In light of this, we expect entrants to indicate clearly where AI has been used - whether in the development of the work itself or in shaping the written entry or any associated assets submitted as part of that entry.

We would not publish your entry without prior permission. If you were shortlisted, we will publish your Executive Summary so we do ask no confidential information is included within this. If you win, we would do a write up on your entry, but this shouldn't include any confidential information. You can additionally mark parts of your entry as confidential/not for publication to ensure this, provided such restrictions are not used unreasonably.

Haymarket Events, part of Haymarket Media Group, is committed to ensuring that all entrants and entries are judged fairly, equitably, and by their peers. With this in mind, we would like to remind all entrants that we expect them to enter their work in good faith, with honesty and integrity.

We expect all entries to represent bona fide work that a company or agency is proud to have produced.

We acknowledge that the use of AI has become increasingly common, transforming how people work and the outputs they deliver. In light of this, we expect entrants to indicate clearly where AI has been used — whether in the development of the work itself or in shaping the written entry or any associated assets submitted as part of that entry.

If it becomes clear that an entry, or if the work entered, has been fabricated in any way, whether intentionally or unintentionally, Haymarket Media Group reserves the right to disqualify the entry.

If results have already been published, we retain the right to rescind the award and will publish an explanation on our relevant brand sites. Please note: any such decision will be made in consultation with the Chair of Judges and/or relevant judging panel.

Haymarket Media Group stands by its values of creativity, expertise, integrity, innovation, and respect. We expect everyone who enters, judges, or attends our events to uphold these same principles.

Our judges are leading industry experts and professionals, and are both champions of women in leadership roles, and great examples of successful women. We select judges for their expertise, experience, and impartiality. A full list of judges can be found here. 

You can nominate yourself or a colleague here for review.

Entries are judged based on a set of criteria outlined for each award category - you can find out more in the Entry Kit here. The judging process is rigorous and involves multiple rounds of review to ensure fairness and accuracy. The judges' decisions are final.

Yes, the judging process is strictly confidential. Judges are bound by a non-disclosure agreement, and all information submitted in your entry is kept confidential.

Of course! We would just ensure you weren't judging your own entry or categories you entered to maintain the integrity of the judging process.

This is a photoshoot and networking drinks opportunity for the winners of the 35 women under 35 2026.

It will take place on Wednesday 13 May 2026.

The address is:
1 Cadogan Place, Knightsbridge,
London SW1X 9PY, United Kingdom
There is a dedicated Ballroom entrance

By Underground: The nearest Underground station is Knightsbridge Station (Piccadilly Line), just a 5-minute walk from the hotel. Take Exit 2 (Sloane Street). Turn left onto Sloane Street, then left again onto Cadogan Place – the hotel is on your right-hand side.

By Taxi: Please provide drivers with the postcode SW1X 9PY and the main entrance on Cadogan Place.

By Car / Parking: There is limited spaces available at the hotel on a first come first serve basis. However, public car parks are conveniently located nearby, including:
NCP Cadogan Place Car Park (2-minute walk)
Sloane Street Car Park (5-minute walk)

By Train: The nearest mainline stations are Victoria Station (15-minute walk / 5-minute taxi ride) and Paddington Station (via a 15-minute taxi ride)

We encourage all of our guests to use a sustainable means of transport when travelling to our events.

To be announced after the shortlist release in June

This is a free to attend event for all women that are announced on the 2026 35 Under 35 list.

The dress code for the event is Business Smart.

This event is only for the winners of the 35 under 35 list, but it will be a great opportunity to network with your fellow honourees!

Yes of course. The drinks reception will offer both alcoholic and non-alcoholic options.

Yes, there will be photography and video production taking place during the event and the resulting images may be used for promotional purposes on-line and/or in printed materials. Find out more here.

Yes there will be complimentary cloakroom at the event for small bags and coats. This is located on the ground floor level, by the dedicated ballroom entrance.

Haymarket Media Group, the organisers of the 35 Women Under 35 List, are committed to ensuring our events provide a positive and enjoyable experience for everyone present. All attendees are expected to adhere to our Events Code of Conduct, found here, to ensure a safe, respectful and inclusive environment for everyone attending.

We ask all our attendees if they have any additional requirements as part of the booking process and make every effort to accommodate them. We're committed to making this event accessible to everyone. If you have any further questions about the accessibility of the event or if there's anything we may be able to arrange please contact [email protected] who can support you in with your access needs and getting any necessary adjustments made.

At present, this is not something we are able to offer at the venue. Please do reach out to [email protected] to discuss your needs and we will do our best to accommodate your requirements.

This can be accommodated upon request.

The hotel makes efforts to ensure that any guests with accessibility requirements are accommodated for. The hotel entrance is step free and guests can enter the main lift in the Lobby to get to the event space on the first floor. The event space is all located all on the same floor with step free access throughout. The accessible bathrooms are also on the first floor.

Please contact [email protected], and we will accommodate accordingly.

Please contact [email protected] who can support you in with your access needs and getting any necessary adjustments made.

Haymarket Media Group is committed to playing our part in creating a more sustainable future and are working hard to minimise the carbon footprint of our events. We want to create more sustainable events and help our attendees do the same. You can find out more here.