FemForward 2025: International Women’s Forum and Awards

    Synergy Connect Holdings proudly announces the FemForward Forum & Awards 2025, a collaborative initiative supported by The Women in Trade and Industry (WITI) under the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI), Women in Logistics & Transport (WiLAT), The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) Malaysia, Wanita SAMENTA (Small and Medium Enterprise Association) and Malaysian Professional Centre (BIM).

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    This special event, held in conjunction with International Women’s Day, aims to bring together women from various industries for meaningful discussions on leadership, innovation, and empowerment. Additionally, the event will mark the official announcement of the FemForward 2025 International Forum & Awards, scheduled to take place on May 7, 2025, at Sofitel Kuala Lumpur.

    This prestigious event to celebrate women’s achievements. As part of its mission to accelerate action and uplift women in communities, FemForward 2025 will honour outstanding contributions by women across multiple sectors.

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    According to Joanne Tham, CEO & Founder of Synergy Connect Holdings, the event will be officiated by Tan Sri Shahrizat Abdul Jalil, former Minister of Women, Family and Community Development and Chairperson of Consultative Committee of Women in Trade and Industry (WITI) under Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (WITI) and HAWA Malaysia. A total of 25 prestigious awards will be presented, along with a special lifetime achievement award, recognising trailblazers and change makers in their respective fields.

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    Award Categories

    1. Women Supply Chain Award
    2. Women Excellence in Aviation Award
    3. Women Excellence in Maritime Award
    4. Women Excellence in Land Transport Award
    5. Women Excellence in Civil Engineering Award
    6. Women Excellence in Urban Planning Award
    7. Women Contribution to Research & Development Award
    8. Women Visionary Banking and Finance Award
    9. Women Excellence Startup Award
    10. Women in MSMEs Award
    11. Youth Entrepreneurs Award
    12. Women Chartered Accountant (CA) Award
    13. Women Vital Voices Global Leadership Award
    14. Global Fintech Women Award
    15. Women in Smart Manufacturing Award
    16. Women in Digital Marketing Award
    17. Women Excellence in Corporate Leadership Award
    18. Women CEO of the Year Award
    19. Women Changemakers in F&B Award
    20. Women Excellence in Robotics & Automation Award
    21. Women Excellence in Healthcare Award
    22. Women Excellence in Beauty & Lifestyle Award
    23. Women Visionary Technopreneur Award
    24. Women in Public Service Award
    25. Women of Inspiration Award
    26. Special Award: FemForward Lifetime Achievement Award

    Nominations for FemForward 2025 will open on March 10, 2025.

    Source: Synergy Connect Holdings