These 20 individuals are championing the progress of women and have been nominated for the Front & Female Awards Hong Kong 2023
Earlier this year, we opened public nominations for the second edition of the Front & Female Awards. With so many amazing women brought to our attention, it was a challenge to whittle down the nominees, but we narrowed down a list of almost 150 inspiring individuals to 20 who are supporting and driving the progress of women in Hong Kong.
On November 30 in a live ceremony, we will announce the winners of the Front & Female Awards Hong Kong 2023, supported by headline sponsor Standard Chartered Private Bank. The winners will come from this shortlist and have been identified with the help of our expert voting committee, which is comprised of some of the most influential female leaders in Hong Kong from sectors that span business, philanthropy and public service.
We spoke to the nominees ahead of the Awards to find out what inspires them, their advice for the next generation and what success means to them.
Libby Alexander
I run a non-profit organisation [Splash Foundation] that connects people who know how to swim with those who want to learn.
What is most rewarding about your work?
Coaching for sure. At the start of every programme, we tell the women all the things they will be doing by themselves in 12 weeks—jumping into deep water, floating on their back and swimming the entire length of the pool. They just can’t believe it. Watching people accomplish something they didn’t think was possible is a magical moment every time.
What advice would you share with other women?
Say ‘yes’ to as many opportunities as you can. Easier said than done, I know. But most of my regrets are when I said ‘no’ rather than when I said ‘yes’. It can be as simple as accepting an invitation or as scary as trying something you’ve never done before. It’s the yeses that connect you to new people, places or experiences and that’s what keeps you learning.