NEXT Woman of the Year awards

The awards, generally announced in October, were first held in 2010, and had five categories, Health & Science, Arts & Culture, Sports, Business and Community.

[6] The judges were Sarah Henry, NEXT Editorial Director, Louise Upston, Minister for Women, CEO of Xero Rod Drury, and television presenter Toni Street.

[7] The judges were Minister for Women Louise Upston, Geoff Ross, Chairman of Trilogy International and CEO of Moa Brewing Company, and NEXT editor Sarah Henry.

[13] The judging panel was NEXT editor Sarah Henry, Dame Catherine Tizard, and Gareth Morgan.

[14][15] The Supreme Winner was Emma Parry for her work on access to high risk maternity services.