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SWEA - Swedish Women’s Educational Association International, Inc.
Swedish Woman of the Year is an annual award presented by SWEA International to a Swedish woman who has made an exceptional contribution to promoting Sweden internationally.
The award celebrates the diversity of Swedish women’s achievements and expertise while inspiring a global perspective, personal growth, and empowerment. It encourages women to uplift one another, highlights a wide range of talents and accomplishments, and demonstrates that influence and success can be achieved at any stage of life and under all circumstances. The award honors both prominent public figures and women whose important contributions may be less widely recognized.
The award is presented during a formal ceremony held in conjunction with SWEA Sweden Summer Days each August. The recipient receives a diploma along with a silver piece of jewelry featuring the SWEA symbol.
Voting for Swedish Woman of the Year 2026 is now open for members of SWEA!
Voting for Swedish Woman of the Year 2026 is now open for members of SWEA!
Voting for Swedish Woman of the Year 2026 is now open for members of SWEA!
We invite you to discover this year’s nominees and learn more about their impressive achievements. Four remarkable candidates who, each in her own way, have made an international impact in leadership, innovation, culture, and science—and have helped put Sweden on the global map.
Voting is open from April 1 to April 30.
Swedish Woman of the Year historically
Swedish Woman of the Year historically
Over the years, a number of remarkable women have received this prestigious award.
They have been recognized for their inspiring achievements, their dedication, and their ability to make a difference, and their accomplishments have continued to inspire and influence many people both in Sweden and globally.
Explore our previous recipients here.
Criteria
Criteria
SWEA International members around the world nominate candidates. The Swedish Woman of the Year Committee then reviews the nominations and ensures that the criteria are met. A shortlist of four to five finalists is selected. All members are given the opportunity to review information about each finalist and vote for their choice.
The recipient must be a Swedish woman who, in a distinguished way, represents and promotes Sweden internationally.
The deadline for nominations every year is November 30th.
The nomination form must be completed by a SWEA member or a SWEA chapter. Nominations are only accepted this way.
There is no limit to how many candidates a SWEA member or chapter may nominate. The candidate may be a member of SWEA.
The Swedish Woman of the Year Committee reviews and selects the finalists who are presented to the SWEA membership on April 1st.
Since SWEA is a non-political organization, the candidate can not currently have a visible political agenda.
All SWEA members can vote for one of the finalists during the month of April.
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