The GLAMOUR Women of the Year (WOTY) Awards is the ultimate celebration of women who inspire, create, and lead, a night where their achievements are recognised and celebrated on a grand scale. This year, Nestlé Hot Chocolate joins as an official partner, bringing its ethos of unapologetic self-care to the event and deepening the connection between personal wellbeing and professional excellence.
Nestlé Hot Chocolate knows that the moments women often tuck to the bottom of their to-do list, a quiet pause, a personal ritual, or even just a warm cup in hand, are the very moments that fuel their strength and power. Partnering with WOTY feels effortless, because both brands share the same mission: to celebrate women boldly, while also honouring the intimate, restorative rituals that help them step fully into their brilliance.
Through this partnership, Nestlé Hot Chocolate and GLAMOUR shine a light not only on women’s achievements but also on the personal acts of care that fuel those successes. It’s a celebration that is both glamorous and grounded, From the red carpet to the stories behind the scenes, the collaboration honours women in a way that is heartfelt, empowering, and authentically meaningful.
Why has the Nestlé Hot Chocolate chosen to partner with GLAMOUR for this event?
At Nestlé Hot Chocolate, we’ve always believed that the most memorable moments are the ones that feel personal and deeply deserved, those that can be boldly owned under the mantra of, “unapologetic self care”. The kind of moments women too often put last on their list. That’s why partnering with GLAMOUR Women of the Year felt so natural. GLAMOUR celebrates women who show up boldly in the world, and we champion the quieter moments that help them recharge and step into their power, we remind them that the foundations of success start with care experienced as, “your time. Your moment”. Together, we get to honour women in a way that feels both heartfelt and genuinely meaningful.
What makes awards such as WOTY meaningful to Nestlé Hot Chocolate, and why is the empowerment of women a priority within your brand ethos?
To us, Women Of The Year is more than an award show, it’s a celebration of women who make things happen, often while balancing a thousand unseen responsibilities. At Nestlé Hot Chocolate, we’ve always felt that empowerment starts in those small rituals of unapologetic self-care, the pause, the breath, the hot chocolate cup in your hands that reminds you you’re allowed to put yourself first. That’s why this platform means so much to us. WOTY honours the very women who embody our ethos: strong, real, beautifully human, and deserving of their time, their moment.
What aspects of the upcoming event are you most looking forward to?
We’re most looking forward to the atmosphere, that mix of glamour, honesty and shared celebration that happens when extraordinary women are finally given a night that’s about them. It’s the stories we can’t wait for: the candid ones, the emotional ones, the ones that remind you why women deserve to be celebrated loudly. For Nestlé Hot Chocolate, it’s a privilege to be part of an event that mirrors the feeling our brand is built around, a moment for pause that warms you from the inside out.
In what ways do you believe the brand’s values and GLAMOUR’s mission intersect to create a purposeful and impactful partnership?
Both GLAMOUR and Nestlé Hot Chocolate believe in celebrating women in a way that feels real, not performative. GLAMOUR shines a spotlight on their achievements; we honour the personal moments behind those achievements, the late nights, early starts, stolen quiet moments and the small rituals that help women keep going. Our shared belief is simple: women deserve to be seen, supported and celebrated. When our values come together, the partnership becomes more than a sponsorship, it becomes a shared commitment to uplifting women exactly as they are.
How does Nestlé Hot Chocolate envision its long-term role in shaping conversations around women’s leadership, visibility, and cultural influence?
Long-term, we hope Nestlé Hot Chocolate continues to be part of the conversations that celebrate women taking up space, in boardrooms, communities, creative circles, and everywhere in between. We believe leadership starts with confidence, and confidence starts with giving yourself permission to pause, recharge, and step back into the world with clarity. We want to encourage that, not through big statements, but through warm, genuine moments that remind women they deserve to feel supported. If we can help create a culture where women feel seen, valued and empowered to lead in their own way, then we’re honouring what our brand truly stands for.
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