Date: 30 May 2026
Recipient: Petronela Zilik, HND (Founder & CEO, Petronela’s Hope)
Category: Women Empowerment Advocate Award
Award: Women Empowerment Advocate Award 2026
Petronela Zilik, HND, Founder & CEO of Petronela’s Hope, received the Women Empowerment Advocate Award 2026 at the Global Leaders & Business Awards (GLBA) 2026 in recognition of her outstanding leadership and dedication to empowering women and supporting survivors of domestic abuse.
Through Petronela’s Hope, she has provided advocacy, mentoring, emotional support, and practical guidance to hundreds of individuals and families across the UK. Her work has created lasting positive change by helping survivors rebuild their lives with dignity, confidence, and hope.
This international award recognises her compassion, resilience, and commitment to strengthening communities and giving a voice to those affected by domestic abuse.
“Every life we support is another reason to continue bringing hope to those who need it most.”
