SHE Award 2026 Brings Together Women Leaders and Business Changemakers, Recognising Excellence Across 16 Industry Categories

The SHE Award 2026, organised by ShangHai Business Media, was held in grand style at Sunway Resort Hotel, Selangor. Now in its fourth edition following three successful years, the awards ceremony once again brought together distinguished women leaders and accomplished individuals from the business community, professional sectors, and wider society to recognise women’s achievements, leadership, and contributions across diverse fields.

Group photo of the distinguished guests and VIPs

Held in conjunction with Pink October—a global initiative that raises awareness of women’s health—this year’s SHE Award carries the theme “Supporting Women, Building Futures.” Featuring 16 industry award categories, the event recognises women’s contributions to business, industry development, and social advocacy, while encouraging more women to realise their potential, break barriers, and create a lasting impact in their respective fields.

Ms. Jasmine Gan, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of ShangHai Business Media Sdn. Bhd., delivered the opening address, sharing the platform’s continued vision of empowering women and fostering meaningful business connections. She emphasised that recognising women’s achievements goes beyond celebrating individual accomplishments; it also serves as an important source of encouragement for more women to pursue their professional ambitions with confidence. Through media outreach, business engagement, and industry collaboration, ShangHai aims to create more opportunities for women entrepreneurs and professionals to showcase their strengths, share experiences, and develop meaningful partnerships, working together to amplify women’s influence in business and social development.

The ceremony welcomed YB Tuan Yuneswaran Ramaraj, Deputy Minister, Ministry of
National Unity as Guest of Honour.

The ceremony was graced by YB Tuan Yuneswaran Ramaraj, Deputy Minister of National Unity Malaysia, as Guest of Honour. In his address, he highlighted the important role women play in nation-building and economic development, while recognising the leadership and contributions of women entrepreneurs and leaders across various sectors. By celebrating women’s achievements across industries, SHE Award serves not only as a platform for outstanding women to showcase their accomplishments but also as a call for broader support from society to create more opportunities for women to grow, contribute their talents, and realise their aspirations.

SHE Ambassadors Unite Women Leaders to Champion Empowerment

This year’s SHE Award also brought together distinguished women from the legal profession, corporate leadership, jewellery, education, and women’s entrepreneurship development as SHE Ambassadors, united by a shared commitment to women’s empowerment and mutual support. The ambassador lineup comprises:

Ms. Elaine Piah, Executive Director of SBS Nexus Berhad
Datin Cherlin Cheah, Founder of Felement Sdn. Bhd.
Datin Dr. Winnie Loo, Founder of A Cut Above
Datin Dr. Norli Hj Alias, representing the Malaysian Women Entrepreneurs Association (WAWASANITA)
Puan Sri Nisa Bakri, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Nisa Holdings Sdn. Bhd.
Ms. Yumi Wong, Founder of De Kangaroo Production
Ms. Diane Ngu, Partner at Ong Eu Jin Partnership

With their diverse professional backgrounds and extensive experience, the ambassadors represent the strength and potential of women across different fields. Through their involvement, SHE Award seeks to encourage women to share knowledge, build connections, and inspire future generations through their personal journeys, leadership, and contributions to society.

16 Industry Categories Showcase Women’s Diverse Achievements

SHE Award 2026 features 16 industry award categories recognising outstanding women across a wide range of industries and professional disciplines. Spanning business leadership, professional services, industry development, and social advocacy, the categories reflect the diverse contributions women make to business growth and social progress.

This year’s award recipients represent a broad spectrum of fields. Through their professional expertise, leadership, innovation, and industry contributions, they demonstrate the growing influence of women in their respective sectors. Among the recipients, ACP (R) Lai Lee Ching, former Senior Assistant Director of Strategic Planning at the Commercial Crime Investigation Department of the Royal Malaysia Police, received the Women in Anti-Scam Advocacy Excellence Award. The recognition honours her contributions to anti-scam advocacy, public education on scam prevention, and the promotion of greater public awareness of safety and fraud prevention.

Through recognition across its 16 industry categories, SHE Award aims to bring greater visibility to women’s professional achievements and social contributions, while inspiring the next generation of women to pursue their ambitions and create value in their chosen fields.

Special Honour for Sharon SWY in Recognition of Outstanding Achievement and Leadership

In addition to the 16 industry award categories, SHE Award 2026 presented a special honour to Ms. Sharon SWY of Starthink Sdn. Bhd., who received the 2026 SHE Icon Award.

The special recognition was conferred following a comprehensive committee assessment of the award recipients. It acknowledges her overall performance, professional achievements, personal presence, and leadership qualities. Her professionalism, strong personal brand, and positive influence reflect the multifaceted qualities of an accomplished woman leader, underscoring SHE Award’s commitment to recognising excellence and leadership among women.

Leadership Transition Marks a New Chapter for SBSC

The ceremony also witnessed an important appointment as the ShangHai Businesswomen Club (SBSC) officially appointed Ms. Winni Lai as its new President for the 2026–2028 term, marking the beginning of a new chapter for the club’s leadership. SBSC will continue to bring together women entrepreneurs, professionals, and business leaders through networking, knowledge exchange, and cross-industry engagement. These initiatives aim to advance women’s leadership and create more opportunities for business collaboration, professional development, and growth.

Business Leaders and Listed Companies Gather to Foster Cross-Industry Connections

The event welcomed representatives from established companies and publicly listed corporations, including Samaiden Group Berhad, GTA Holdings Berhad, Smile-Link Healthcare Global Berhad, RNG Tech Berhad, Thong World Berhad, Souper Tang Group Sdn. Bhd., Lynn’s 17 Enterprise, and Scensia Holdings Sdn. Bhd. Their participation reflected the engagement and support of businesses across diverse industries in recognising women’s achievements and leadership.

A Heartfelt Appreciation to the SHE Award 2026 Ambassadors for Their Dedication and
Efforts

Bringing together corporate representatives, women entrepreneurs, and professionals, SHE Award created valuable opportunities for cross-industry networking and collaboration. Through its awards presentation, networking sessions, and partnership signings, the event further strengthened connections within the business community, encouraging knowledge sharing, resource integration, and potential future partnerships.

For more information about the SHE Award series, event photographs, and the list of recognised companies, please visit https://sheaward.biz/.