Prêmio CLAUDIA spotlights finalists in culture, education, business, women’s rights, health, innovation and social impact in 2025.
Celebrating female leadership and impact
In its 25th edition, Prêmio CLAUDIA honors Brazilian women who are driving change in fields like culture, education, business, women’s rights, health and social impact. The awards ceremony will be held on December 9 at 8 p.m. at Roxy Dinner Show in Rio de Janeiro, highlighting finalists from diverse backgrounds.
The diverse jury features names such as Zezé Motta, Luiza Helena Trajano and Maria da Penha, recognizing outstanding women in categories ranging from culture, entrepreneurship and innovation to sustainability, digital influence and social work.
Stories that inspire and drive change
Founded in 1996, Prêmio CLAUDIA is the largest award dedicated to women in Latin America and has honored hundreds of Brazilian women, including Conceição Evaristo, Luiza Helena Trajano, Adriana Barbosa, Taís Araújo, Maria da Penha and Hebe Camargo.
These journeys highlight the depth and reach of the award, which embraces contributions from culture to innovation, education and women’s rights. In this way, the event reinforces its commitment to recognizing female achievements and leadership.
Eight categories, diverse finalists
This year’s finalists stand out across sectors including business, academia and digital influence. Among them are Tarciana Medeiros, head of Banco do Brasil, and Silvia Braz, a major digital style and lifestyle influencer.
In Culture, the list features Ana Maria Gonçalves (first Black woman in the Brazilian Academy of Letters), Andrea Pinheiro (first female president of Fundação Bienal) and Marianna Brennand (Venice Director’s Award-winning filmmaker).
In Education, nominees are Denise Aguiar Alvarez (Fundação Bradesco leader), Millena Xavier Martins (Global Student Prize finalist) and Paloma Coutinho (impact projects at HUB Lumus).
Entrepreneurship and Business recognizes Bruna Tavares, Renata Vanzetto and Tarciana Medeiros. Women’s Rights highlights Fayda Belo, Luciana Temer and Maíra Liguori for their work in combating violence and advancing gender and inclusion projects.
In Health and Innovation, the finalists are Claudia Suemoto (USP), Larissa Modesto (creator of rapid methanol detection test) and Lorice Scalise (Roche Farma Brasil president).
Sustainability finalists include Mariangela Hungria (World Food Prize winner), Tamara Klink (first woman to solo winter in the Arctic) and Txai Suruí (UN-recognized indigenous leader).
Social Work nominees are Juliana Souza, Irmã Rosita Milesi and Ivalda Aleixo, all renowned for their advocacy for refugees and gender violence prevention. Digital Influencer contenders include Silvia Braz, Mari Krüger and Nath Finanças.
The top prize — Highlight of the Year — will only be revealed during the ceremony. The announcement promises an exciting close to an awards night defined by powerful stories.
Service – Prêmio CLAUDIA 2025
Location: Roxy Dinner Show — Rua Bolívar, 45, Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro
Date: December 9
Time: 8 p.m.
Dress code: Smart casual
