The awards program, initiated as part of the 2011 International Year of Chemistry, was created to acknowledge and promote the work of women chemists and chemical engineers worldwide. Each year since 2011, the award has gained increasing attention in the global community. The twelve awardees for 2025 have been selected based on excellence in basic or applied research, distinguished accomplishments in teaching or education, or demonstrated leadership or managerial excellence in the chemical sciences, with a particular focus on leadership and community service.