NEW MEMBER NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN Nominations Now Closed

Nominations opened 17 February and closed 28 March 2025. Our new members will be welcomed in July 2025. 

Our next intake of new members will take place in February 2026.

CEW members are Australia’s most influential and distinguished women.

Nominees need to meet at least one category in our selection criteria, below.

 

CRITERIA EXAMPLES
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OUR MEMBERS

Each member brings their unique perspective and expertise, enriching our collective mission of advancing gender equality and empowering women leaders.

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Our members, numbering over 1,200, include Australia's most senior and distinguished women leaders across Australia.

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 They oversee more than 1.3 million employees and $749 billion in revenue. 

+$1.444tn

Members’ organisations have a combined market capitalisation greater than $1.144 trillion and contribute in excess of $249 billion to Australia’s GDP.

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NEW MEMBER NOMINATIONS

Member nominations are open annually. 

Individuals require nomination by two current members of CEW who have held membership longer than 12 months.

A nominee may be an Australian citizen or permanent resident living offshore, or a foreign national residing and working in Australia in a role that meets the criteria.

 

FAQs FOR NOMINEES
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What are the membership criteria for joining the CEW?

The CEW member cohort includes Australia’s most influential women leaders. Membership is offered to women who meet stringent criteria.

Individuals require nomination by two current members of CEW who have held membership for longer than 12 months.

A nominee may be an Australian citizen or permanent resident living offshore, or a foreign national residing and working in Australia in a role that meets the criteria.

Who can become a member of the CEW network?

CEW welcomes the most influential women in Australia as members, including executives and non-executives from the public, private and not-for-profit sectors who meet the membership criteria.

What happens if a member no longer meets the role requirements?

Members retain their membership even if they no longer meet the role requirements, as long as they  pay annual dues and comply with the CEW Constitution.

How can I nominate someone to join CEW?

Current CEW members can nominate new members annually. If you know a qualified woman leader and want to nominate or find out more information on how to nominate, please log in to the CEW Member Hub and visit the 'Nominate A Member' page.

Please contact membership@cew.org.au if you have any trouble logging in.

Who makes the final selection for new members?

The Member Nomination Committee, composed of existing CEW members, facilitates membership nominations and selections.