Harper’s Bazaar UK’s Women of the Year Awards return with The Platinum Card® by American Express as headline partner for third consecutive year
Harper’s Bazaar UK has today announced the return of its flagship Women of the Year Awards, with The Platinum Card® by American Express returning as headline partner for a third consecutive year.
Marking its 19th edition, the awards will take place on Thursday 5 November 2026 at Claridge’s, London, honouring the extraordinary women who have shaped the worlds of fashion, film, art, sport, literature and culture over the past year.
Winners will be named in categories spanning Icon, Breakthrough, Model, Actress, Television Icon, Designer, Innovator, Theatre Actress, Artist, Sporting Inspiration and Changemaker.
Previous honourees include the late Dame Jilly Cooper, Victoria Beckham, Reese Witherspoon, Emilia Clarke, Janelle Monáe, Jenna Ortega, Chloe Kelly, Anya Taylor-Joy, Little Simz, Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, Erin Doherty, Lashana Lynch, Kylie Minogue and Keira Knightley.
The 2026 Women of the Year Awards will also be supported by Veuve Clicquot as Champagne Partner and Range Rover as Car Partner.
A series of collector’s edition Women of the Year print and digital covers for Bazaar’s December/January issue will be unveiled on 2 November.
Lydia Slater, Editor-in-Chief of Harper’s Bazaar UK,said: “The Harper’s Bazaar Women of the Year Awards have a rich heritage of recognising the inspirational women whose achievements are shaping contemporary culture. We’re delighted to partner with The Platinum Card by American Express for a third consecutive year.”
Dave Edwards, Vice President, Marketing at American Express UK, added: “We’re delighted to be joining forces with Harper’s Bazaar as returning partner of the Women of the Year Awards and are especially pleased to offer our backing to the Breakthrough of the Year Award. Our Platinum Cardmembers are passionate supporters of the arts, culture, sport and innovation so it is fitting for us to help celebrate those who have helped shape these fields over the past year.”
