The Women Makers Bloom Awards celebrate and recognize outstanding women making meaningful impact across the creative sector. Presented as part of the WMS 2026 Conference: Roots and Wings, the awards honor women whose work, leadership, and innovation continue to shape industries, communities, and cultural expression.
From emerging makers to established leaders, the awards shine a spotlight on creativity, resilience, and contribution. Each recognition reflects the values at the heart of Women Makers — growth, visibility, and collective progress — while creating space to acknowledge excellence, inspire peers, and elevate women’s achievements within the creative economy.
Opening Remarks
Welcome and context-setting for the awards segment.
Recognition & Presentations
Honoring outstanding women across creative disciplines and roles.
Spotlight Moments
Brief highlights of award recipients and their contributions.
Community Acknowledgement
Recognition of collective impact and shared growth within the WMS community.
Closing Moment
Reflections and transition back into the conference program.
The Women Makers Marketplace is a curated digital marketplace spotlighting exceptional women-owned product brands. The inaugural edition runs from March 8–30, 2026 in celebration of Women’s Month.
The Marketplace is open to women-owned product-based businesses in categories such as:
- Fashion
- Beauty
- Food
- Home
- Art
- Lifestyle
Applicants must have existing products ready for sale and the capacity to fulfill customer orders independently.
Makers are selected based on:
- Product quality
- Brand presentation
- Consistency and professionalism
- Alignment with the marketplace standards
Selection is limited and reviewed on a first-come basis. Only eligible makers will be contacted.
Yes. A ₦30,000 registration fee applies to selected makers only.
This fee covers:
- Dedicated marketplace listing
- Promotional inclusion
- Technical onboarding
- Campaign visibility during the March 8–30 run.
Applications are free.
Payment is only required after selection.
All customer payments go directly to the maker. The marketplace does not hold or process your funds.
Each maker is responsible for:
- Order fulfillment
- Packaging
- Delivery logistics
- Customer communication
Selected Makers receive:
- A dedicated storefront (bio, products, pricing)
- Promotional visibility across digital platforms
- Inclusion in curated marketplace campaigns
- Structured onboarding support before launch
Applications close on February 27, 2026 to allow time for onboarding ahead of the March 8 launch.
The marketplace goes live on the 8th of March and runs until the 30th of March, 2026.
Applications can be submitted via:
www.thewomenmakers.com/marketplace