Women In Nutraceuticals Accepting Award Nominations June 1 – 30, 2025

Women In Nutraceuticals (WIN), the non-profit established to drive gender equality in the industry, announced that nominations for the 2025 WIN awards will be open June 1-30. This year WIN has added a new award to recognize outstanding female entrepreneurs.

The WIN awards program honors the contributions and achievements of those who champion gender equality, drive research innovations, excel in mentorship within the nutraceutical sector, and significantly contribute to WIN’s programs. Each award category has been designed to reflect the core mission of WIN: to empower women and foster an inclusive, supportive environment where their talents and contributions can thrive. 

The awards will be presented during a WIN event held at SupplySide Global in October 2025. 

The specific criteria for each WIN award and the nomination forms can be found here.

Award Categories

The WIN Female Entrepreneur Award celebrates an exceptional female entrepreneur who has driven innovation, growth, and positive change in the nutraceutical industry. The honoree will be a founder or c-level executive who has demonstrated outstanding business acumen, pioneering vision, and a commitment to advancing women’s leadership in the industry.

This category is open to female-identifying founders, CEOs, or executives leading a nutraceutical-related business (from startups to established companies). Self-nominations will be accepted. WIN members and non-members are eligible.

The WIN Guiding Star Award celebrates an extraordinary individual of any gender who has been instrumental in mentoring and elevating women within the nutraceuticals industry. This prestigious accolade is reserved for those whose guidance has not only illuminated paths but has also inspired confidence, skill development, and leadership among women. Recipients of this award are recognized for their commitment to fostering talent, sharing knowledge, and supporting the professional growth of women, thereby shaping the future leaders of the nutraceuticals sector.

This category is open to all genders; WIN members and non-members are eligible.  

The WIN Champion Award honors a company or organization that has set the gold standard for supporting and championing women in the nutraceuticals industry. This award acknowledges those who have built inclusive cultures, initiated programs for gender parity, and actively promoted women into leadership roles.

The recipient of this award demonstrates a profound impact on the industry by advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, making significant strides towards a more balanced and equitable workplace where women’s contributions are recognized and celebrated. It is open to all genders, WIN members and non-members are eligible.

The WIN Research Pioneer Award is presented to an individual of any gender or organization that has made significant contributions to advancing research on nutraceutical products for women or furthering health/nutrition science for women. This accolade recognizes the pioneering spirit of those dedicated to uncovering new insights, developing innovative solutions, and enhancing women’s health through scientific excellence.

Award recipients are celebrated for their ground-breaking work that not only contributes to the scientific community but also ensures better health outcomes for women globally, marking a milestone in the journey towards tailored and effective nutrition solutions. It is open to all genders; WIN members and non-members are eligible.

WIN Heroine Award

Nominations for the WIN Heroine Award, which will be presented at the WIN Leadership Summit in April 2026, will open in January. This recognition is presented to an individual WIN member of any gender whose volunteer efforts have been especially significant, and materially contributed to advancing WIN’s mission. It is open to all genders. Nominees must be a member of WIN. Current board members are not eligible.

“Last year’s WIN award recipients were deeply moved by the recognition that their work makes an impact and creates change for the better,” said Petra Erlandson, vice president of sales at Alkemist Labs and WIN awards committee chair. “More individuals and sponsors are becoming involved in WIN because they see the impact our programs and networking opportunities are having, which makes highlighting the achievements of women and their allies in the nutraceuticals industry increasingly meaningful,”