Organisation overview

Founded in 2019, International Working Women of Finland (IWWOF) is a vibrant community of 11,000+ professional women from around the world living in Finland, driven to support, empower, and lift each other.

The event

The inaugural IWWOF Awards were held on International Women's Day, 8th March 2026. A sold-out event saw 120 guests gather to honour international women in Finland whose work, leadership, and impact deserve to be seen, celebrated, and amplified.

• Project Lead and Event Management

• End-to-End Logistics

• Partnership Outreach

• Stakeholder Management

• Budget Management

• Celebrate and recognise international women who are shaping the future of Finland.

• Increase and reactivate engagement with the IWWOF community.

• Produce a high-quality, well-attended, and memorable event.

MY ROLE

OBJECTIVES

CHALLENGES

• Creating the first-ever IWWOF Awards from scratch.

• ~6 months from idea to event.

• Limited budget and volunteer-led.

APPROACH

• Set up timeline, project tracker, and processes for clear team communications and efficiency.

• Develop relationships with ecosystem partners to amplify reach for nominations and ticket sales.

• Outreach for pro-bono partnerships to minimise costs while creating awareness for them.

Results

4.64

Guest Feedback (Max 5)

25

Sponsors and Partners

120

Guests [SOLD OUT]

188

Award nominations

60,000

Organic social media impressions

"One of the best event planners I have ever worked with. Carole delivered a world-class event with a level of professionalism, precision, and polish that truly exceeded all expectations. She navigates complexity with confidence, solves challenges proactively, and consistently raises the bar for what “great” looks like. Simply put, Carole is amazing to work with — a true professional and trusted partner who turns ambitious ideas into memorable, high-impact experiences."

Manuela Mareva-Forsell, Chair, International Working Women of Finland (IWWOF)

Photography by Hera Choi Photos and LynLish