This year’s TrailblazHER™ awards recognise 51 finalists across 12 categories, each with an inspiring story of determination, creativity, and impact.
Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin) has announced the finalists for the inaugural TrailblazHER™ Excellence Awards, a groundbreaking national initiative honouring women who are redefining excellence, leadership, and innovation across Ireland.
Part of TU Dublin’s flagship gender equality programme TrailblazHER™, the Excellence Awards celebrate women, changemakers, and allies who are shaping the future across every sector, from science and technology to education, entrepreneurship, the arts, and community leadership.
This year’s awards recognise 51 exceptional finalists across 12 categories, each with an inspiring story of determination, creativity, and impact.
The winners will be unveiled at the Excellence Awards Ceremony on November 6th in TU Dublin’s stunning Concert Hall, an evening dedicated to honouring the achievements of Ireland’s most dynamic and trailblazing women and allies.
“These awards are about more than achievement; they are about empowerment, visibility, and connection,” said Dr Aoife Blowick, Senior Manager of TrailblazHER™.
“The Excellence Awards shine a light on the women, allies, and changemakers who are reshaping Ireland’s future. At TU Dublin, our commitment to gender parity goes beyond words; it’s about meaningful action, recognition, and building a lasting legacy of equality through initiatives like TrailblazHER™.”
From pioneering researchers and visionary entrepreneurs to transformative educators and community leaders, the 2025 finalists embody what it means to lead with purpose, passion, and impact.
The 12 award categories include:
- TrailblazHER Businesswoman Award
- Technology TrailblazHER Award
- Sustainability TrailblazHER Award
- TrailblazHER Community Hero Award
- TrailblazHER Allyship Award
- DEI TrailblazHER Award
- DEI Research and Development Award
- TU Dublin TrailblazHER Award
- TrailblazHER Future Leaders Award
- Trailblazing Alumna Award
- Trailblazing Returners Award
- TrailblazHER of the Year Award
A full list of finalists is available at www.TUDublin.ie/TrailblazHER/Excellence.
About the TrailblazHER™ Excellence Awards
Launching in 2025, the Excellence Awards are a key part of TU Dublin’s TrailblazHER™ initiative, which aims to advance gender equality through mentorship, advocacy, development programmes, scholarships and awards. Through recognition, storytelling, and celebration, the awards amplify women’s voices and highlight the impact of their contributions in shaping a more equitable and empowered future.
The Excellence Awards are proudly supported by TrailblazHER™ partners Intel, ESB, Jones Engineering, Fidelity Investments, Deloitte, PwC, Workday and Enterprise Mobility.
