Angela Merkel, German Chancellor
Julia Gillard, Prime Minister of Australia
Hillary Clinton, US Secretary of State
Condoleezza Rice, US Secretary of State
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Cristina Kirchner, Prime Minister of Argentina
Jacinda Ardern, Prime Minister New Zealand
Yingluck Shinawatra, Prime Minister Thailand
Élisabeth Borne, Prime Minister of France
Golda Meir, Prime Minister of Israel
Margret Thatcher, Prime Minister of U.K
Sanna Marin, Prime Minister of Finland
VISIONARY WOMEN IN DIPLOMACY & INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AWARD
Celebrate the remarkable women in diplomacy who have made significant contributions to world peace, business, leadership, and the military. The Ambassadorial Roundtable invites nominations for the annual Women in Diplomacy Awards, honoring top executives for their impactful work within their countries and communities. We seek to encourage and inspire the next generation of women leaders, tearing down barriers and fostering a more inclusive and collaborative future in global diplomacy and international relations.
The Ambassadorial Roundtable celebrates the remarkable achievements and visionary leadership of women in the fields of diplomacy and international relations. Inspired by legendary leading women such as Angela Merkel, Condoleezza Rice, Margret Thatcher, Senna Marin, Golda Meir and Julia Gillard, this contest aims to spotlight the courage and innovation displayed by women who have significantly shaped the world stage.
Nomination Deadline: November 10th 2025
Awards Luncheon: December 2nd 2025
Women in International Diplomacy Forum offers valuable opportunities to meet and interact with women taking leading roles in international relations, foreign policy issues, legal affairs, global diplomacy, business, science, human rights, the arts, legal and more. The intimate gatherings provide opportunities to explore current topics, discuss breaking news and discover new interests in an inviting and thought-provoking setting.Women holding posts in politics, foreign relations and diplomacy are encouraged to join the Ambassadorial Roundtable's " Women in Diplomacy Roundtable"
WOMEN OF INFLUENCE
SHELLEY ZIMMERMANN
San Diego Chief of Police (ret.)
HOT TOPICS:
Terrorism, Domestic and International Security Issues, Antisemitism
April 2024
Shelley Zimmerman, San Diego Chief of Police (ret), discusses 
terrorism, domestic and international security issues, antisemitism, and focuses on opportunities to combat adversity by engaging in new, innovative and collaborative initiatives. Chief Zimmermann is a 35-year law enforcement professional recognized for community outreach initiatives and innovative solutions to achieve safer neighborhoods. Believes public safety is a shared responsibility. During four-year tenure as chief (2014-2018), San Diego experienced historic low crime rates, including the lowest homicide rate per capita of any of the largest cities in the country. In 2017, the City of San Diego had the lowest overall crime in the past 49 years and was named the safest large City in America. Champions lifelong learning and wellness in support of first responders to help build safer communities. San Diego Union-Tribune click here to read more. 2/23/24 and 4/2/24. The Competitive Edge.
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bisera Turković , Dr. Ina von Ber, CEO Ambassadorial Roundtable
Head of the Department for Business Services at the Austrian Ministry for European and International Affairs, Ulrike Ritzinger, Dr. Ina von Ber, CEO Ambassadorial Roundtable
California Secretary of State Shirley Weber & Ina von Ber, CEO Ambassadorial Roundtable at World Diplomatic Forum
Amb.Bosnia and Herzegovina Jadranka Negodic & Trinidad & Tobago, Amb. Martin, Dr. Ina von Ber
Founded in 201 the Ambassadorial Roundtable's "Women in Diplomacy" program focused on increasing the presence and participation of women in foreign relations as an essential part of our future. With the active participation of women and the incorporation of women’s perspective at all levels of decisionmaking, the goals of equality, development and peace can be achieved.
FIRST FEMALE PRESIDENT ?
U.S. IS TRYING TO LEAP AHEAD
In a world where women are increasingly crucial to international and domestic politics, the United States is ranked 79th in terms of women´s political participation. This puts us far behind many countries that we designate as “Third World."Creating female world leaders is essential.Read more here.
