Front & Female Awards Singapore 2025: a celebration of women driving change and redefining what’s possible

The event, which was also supported by Visit Monaco and Código 1530, began with an empowering forum designed to examine the evolving landscape of leadership.

To welcome the guests, Christina Chan, chief financial officer, Asia Pacific exclusive China at Marriott International, graced the stage with an opening address, sharing a personal anecdote about overcoming early career challenges and the importance of creating platforms for women to be recognised.

Following Chan’s warm introduction, Brenda Bence, globally ranked top three C-suite coach and advisor and Speaker Hall of Fame inductee, delivered the keynote address, challenging attendees to examine and reshape their assumptions.

“Leadership has no gender”, said Bence. Her keynote focused on dismantling limiting beliefs that often constrain professional growth, and she offered the audience practical tips to push past boundaries and redefine what is possible. 

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After Bence’s keynote, a panel discussion followed, moderated by Rachel Duffell, regional content director of Power & Purpose and Front & Female lead. Titled Reaching the Extremes: Surpassing Limits to Realise Your Potential, three women who have redefined boundaries in their respective fields took to the stage to share their perspectives. 

Endurance athlete, Guinness World Record holder and motivational speaker Natalie Dau articulated how competitive excellence translates into finding your purpose. Social entrepreneur, philanthropist, investor and adventurer Christine Amour-Levar talked about how diverse experiences can inform impactful work. And Lakshmi Mohanbabu offered a unique viewpoint as an artist and architect whose creative vision extends beyond terrestrial limits—she created the first artworks to travel to space and reside in the deep ocean, pushing the boundaries of where art can exist and resonate.

The discussions and stories from the panellists demonstrated that extraordinary success comes in various forms, but each is underpinned by the same essential qualities: purpose, persistence and collaboration.

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After the thought-provoking forum and panel, guests transitioned to a networking reception where conversations continued over cocktails by Código 1530. Adding an unexpected element of discovery to the evening, Fiore Dorato provided engaging floral personality readings, matching botanical symbolism to individual character traits.

Guests were then invited back into the ballroom for the evening’s centrepiece: the awards ceremony. Tamara Lamunière, Tatler Asia president and founder of Front & Female, addressed the gathering with a reflection on the evolution of the platform and its awards. What began as intimate roundtable discussions in small venues has grown into large-scale celebrations of female achievement, with successful editions now established in Hong Kong, Malaysia, the Philippines and Vietnam.

Lamunière’s address underscored how the Front & Female platform has evolved, becoming a vital network that connects accomplished women across Asia’s diverse markets.

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The evening culminated in the presentation of awards to seven exceptional women who are taking action to create a better future for women and girls. From femtech innovations to inclusive finance initiatives, healthcare breakthroughs and social impact ventures, the winners represented the breadth of talent and ambition that defines Singapore’s professional landscape.

Below are the winners of the Tatler Front & Female Awards Singapore 2025:

Rising Champion Award: Yulianna Frederika
Social Impact Award: Pamela Chng
Well-being Award: Lindsay Davis
Beyond Borders Award presented by the Luxury Group at Marriott International: Janine Teo
Innovation Award: Lynette Tan
Business Leader Award: Helen Wong
Founder Award: Durreen Shahnaz

Each custom Lladró trophy served as a tangible recognition of achievements that extend far beyond individual success—honouring women who have not only excelled in their careers but have also paved new paths for others to follow.

As the night drew to a close and new connections were formed over final conversations, guests departed The St. Regis Singapore, with door gifts from Código 1530 and Clé de Peau, taking with them not only inspiration from the stories shared, but also a renewed understanding that extraordinary impact often begins with the courage to break boundaries.

The Front & Female Awards Singapore 2025 was hosted at The St. Regis Singapore in partnership with the Luxury Group at Marriott international, and with additional support from Visit Monaco, Código 1530, Fiore Dorato, Lladró and Clé de Peau.

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