Risky Women is proud to announce the winners of the 2025 writing competition, a global event dedicated to championing and amplifying the voices of women in governance, risk, and compliance (GRC).
This year’s competition saw an inspiring response, with 43 entries from 15 countries. The event brought together women from across the globe to share their insights, experiences, and expertise, helping to drive progress and raise the profile of women in the industry.
Highlights from the Competition
- Global Reach: Entries from 15 countries, showcasing diverse perspectives in GRC.
- Expert Judging Panel: Industry leaders from Australia, Europe, USA, Hong Kong, Singapore, and the UK.
- Prizes: Top three winners received cash awards and an invitation to appear on the Risky Women Radio Podcast. All participants gained membership in the Risky Women network.
2025 Winners
- 1st Place: Sabrina Segal (Rwanda) – “A Colourful Companion has Moved on: Obituary for the Risk Matrix”
- 2nd Place: Roosa Rosti (Ireland) – “Female Oversight: The Key to Building Ethical AI in Femtech”
- 3rd Place: Lucy Morley (UK) – “The Mythmaker’s Guide to GRC: Greeks, Romans & Risk Management”
- Compliance Corylated Prize: Susannah Hammond (UK) – “Embedded supervision – an idea whose time is coming?”
Honourable mentions included thought-provoking articles on governance, indigenous banking, risk assessment, and HR’s role in GRC.
Looking Ahead
Risky Women continues to connect, celebrate, and champion women in GRC. We invite feedback and look forward to Risky Women Write 2026, where even more voices will be heard and celebrated.