Veuve Clicquot Unveils 2025 Bold Awards Finalists Shaping Global Change

From revolutionizing plastic alternatives to empowering immigrant savings, these finalists redefine leadership. Their innovations are breaking barriers—and inspiring the next generation.

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2026 May 16 . 6:02 AM

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Veuve Clicquot Unveils 2025 Bold Awards Finalists Shaping Global Change

Veuve Clicquot has revealed the shortlist for its 2025 Bold Woman and Bold Future Awards. The annual awards celebrate six female entrepreneurs and leaders who are transforming industries through innovation and social impact. Winners will be announced at the end of April. The Bold Woman Award finalists include Dame Julia Hoggett, Chief Executive of London Stock Exchange Group. Under her leadership, the group has maintained its global standing despite economic challenges. Anne Aslett, CEO of the Elton John AIDS Foundation, is also in the running. She has grown the charity’s annual revenues to $30 million, supporting hundreds of thousands across 42 countries. Vivien Wong, founder of Little Moons ice cream, completes the category. Her brand is now sold in 36 countries and won a Queen’s Award for Enterprise in 2022.

The Bold Future Award highlights emerging innovators. Nina Mohanty, founder of Bloom Money, offers digitised savings clubs for UK immigrant communities. Insiya Jafferjee, co-founder of Shellworks, is recognised for Vivomer, a material designed to replace petroleum-based plastics. Ayesha Ofori, CEO of Propelle, rounds out the list with the UK’s first female-focused investment platform. Since their launch, the awards have honoured 450 women leaders across 27 countries.

The 2025 Bold Awards will announce its winners in late April. The finalists represent fields from finance to sustainability, each driving change in their sectors. Their work continues to expand opportunities for women and underserved communities globally.