Women For Worth Rules & Regulations

ARTICLE 1 – ORGANISATION OF THE AWARD

L'Oréal Australia Pty Ltd (ACN 004 191 673), a subsidiary of L'Oréal Group, by its brand L'Oréal Paris in the Consumer Products Division, with its registered office at Level 13, 564 St Kilda Road, Melbourne, Australia, 3004 (L'Oréal Paris ANZ or L'Oréal), organises the Women for Worth Award (Award). The application period runs from 22 October 2026 to 11 December 2026, with the Laureates to be publicly announced in March 2027.

This Award is launched at the initiative of L'Oréal Paris as part of its global Women for Worth program, deployed simultaneously across countries where the brand operates. Its ambition is to recognise women and men who, as leaders of a not-for-profit organisation (including not-for-profit NGOs and registered charities) take concrete action to empower women and improve social progress for women in society.

ARTICLE 2 – PURPOSE AND AMBITION OF THE AWARD

The Award shines a spotlight on inspiring individuals, women and men, who lead organisations with a positive impact on women's lives. It aims to recognise their commitment to addressing one or more of the four transversal challenges (listed below) identified by L'Oréal Paris in its Self-Worth Tracker^₁ as priorities for women's self-worth and place in society:

• Security: physical and psychological safety in public and private spaces.
• Equal pay: access to equal remuneration and rights.
• Financial independence: access to employment, resources and economic autonomy.
• Access to employment: professional inclusion, training and career progression.

The Award is structured around four communities, reflecting the ecosystems in which candidates exercise their influence and impact. Four communities that have a big impact on society and are shaping it are identified below:

One winner will be selected per community, resulting in four Laureates in total for the Australian and New Zealand edition.

ARTICLE 3 – ELIGIBILITY CONDITIONS

The Award is open to any individual meeting all of the following conditions:

• Identify as female or non-binary; or male or non-binary (the Men for Worth category is exclusively open to those who identify as male or non-binary; the three other categories are open to those who identify as female or non-binary);
• Hold a leadership position as founder, co-founder, CEO, executive director, board member, or president of a legally registered not-for-profit organisation in Australia and/or New Zealand;
• Lead an organisation whose primary mission is to promote social progress for women, in response to at least one of the four transversal challenges defined in Article 2;
• Have held this leadership position for at least 2 years as of the application closing date;
• Lead an organisation that has operated for at least 3 years as of the application closing date;
• Be a citizen of Australia or New Zealand or hold permanent residency in Australia or New Zealand at the time of the application; and
• Be at least 18 years of age at the time of the application.

Participation is free of charge. Applications may be submitted directly by the candidate (self-nomination) or through a third party (nomination by an individual, institution or organisation).

A candidate may only apply in respect of or be nominated for one community.

ARTICLE 4 – APPLICATION AND NOMINATION PROCESS

4.1 Submitting an application

Applications are open from 9am (AEDT) on 22 October 2026 to 11.59pm (AEDT) on 11 December 2026 on the dedicated platform https://www.lorealparis.com.au/women-for-worth Late applications will not be accepted, and extensions will not be provided.

Each application must include the following:

• Completed application form: containing accurate and verifiable information;
• Candidate profile: personal and professional background of the candidate;
• Organisation presentation: mission, actions, beneficiaries and measurable outcomes of the not-for-profit organisation;
• Identification of the transversal challenge addressed: detail which one or more of the four transversal challenges listed in Article 2 are being addressed alongside justification of the impact backed by concrete data;
• Identification of the selected community: detail which one of the four communities listed in Article 2 aligns with the not-for-profit organisation;
• Supporting documents: including constitution or articles of association, proof of legal registration ; and evidence of leadership position; and
• A photograph of the candidate to be used in the event of selection (refer to Article 9).

All responses must comply with the word limits specified in the application form. Any content exceeding these limits will be disregarded and will not form part of the assessment.

4.2 Third-Party Nominations

Individuals, institutions, journalists, partners or any member of the public (Nominator) may nominate a candidate through the same online platform https://www.lorealparis.com.au/women-for-worth provided they:

• supply their full contact details;
• complete the 2027 Women for Worth Nomination / Application Form; and
• ensure the nominee meets all the eligibility criteria set out in Article 3.

Nominators must obtain the permission of a nominee prior to nominating them.

The nominee will be contacted by the organising team to confirm their participation and complete their application file. Any nomination will be rendered void without the nominee's written confirmation.

Potential nominees are subject to verification of eligibility and identity, which may include a background check, review of ID documentation and completion of any documentation required by L'Oréal Paris ANZ to complete background checks, the results of which must be completely satisfactory as determined by L'Oréal Paris ANZ in its sole discretion.

ARTICLE 5 – SELECTION PROCESS

The selection takes place in two stages:

5.1 Pre-selection

A pre-selection committee composed of L'Oréal Paris ANZ and Plan International Australia Ltd (ABN 49 004 875 807) (PLAN International) will review all applications received based on the following criteria:

• formal eligibility of the application (completeness and compliance with criteria);
• demonstrable and measurable impact of the actions carried out;
• alignment with one or more of the four transversal challenges;
• rootedness in the relevant community; and
• inspirational potential and outreach capacity.

A shortlist of up to 5 finalists per category will be selected and submitted to the official jury.

5.2 Official Jury

An independent jury, composed of recognised personalities from the fields of technology, sport and culture (including cinema and social advocacy) and one chairperson, supported by a panel of social impact experts, will deliberate to select one Laureate per community, for a total of four Laureates.

The jury will evaluate candidates based on the following criteria:

• Societal impact and scale: number of beneficiaries, tangible outcomes, sustainability of actions and possibility to scale;
• Leadership and vision: ability to mobilise, innovate and inspire;
• Alignment with Women for Worth values: genuine commitment to women's empowerment; and
• Exemplarity and replicability: potential to inspire other local actors and organisations.

The jury's decision will then be validated after a due-diligence process organised by PLAN International in collaboration with L’Oréal Paris ANZ.

Applicants with an existing personal or professional association or engagement with L’Oréal Paris ANZ or PLAN International such as current employment, consultancy, board membership or a direct financial or contractual relationship with either organisation will be excluded from the jury’s evaluation. For clarity, an applicant's awareness of, or referral to, the Women for Worth Award through Plan International's or L’Oréal Paris ANZ’s direct or indirect outreach in connection with promoting the Award does not in itself constitute an association or engagement and will not affect eligibility.

The final decision is sovereign, final and without appeal. It may not be contested, nor be subject to explanation or justification.

ARTICLE 6 – TIMELINE

ARTICLE 7 – AWARD AND LAUREATES' COMMITMENTS

7.1 — Notifying Laureates

Each Award winner (each a Laureate) will be notified of their successful application via email and phone. Each Laureate will be given a period of 7 business days to accept or reject the Award (Acceptance Period). If a Laureate rejects the Award or fails to respond (by either accepting or rejecting the Award) within the Acceptance Period, the Laureate is deemed to have forfeited the Award and the Jury may award a new Laureate for that Community having regard to the same judging criteria set out in Article 5.2 above.

Applicants shortlisted among the final 20 candidates for Women for Worth will be required to provide a valid form of identification. Where required, details from this identification may also be used to arrange travel associated with the program, including attendance at content shoots where applicable.

7.2 — Award

Each Laureate who accepts the Award will receive:

• a Women for Worth trophy presented at the official ceremony;
• a financial grant of AU$32,000 paid directly to the  not-for-profit organisation they lead, to support its actions in relation to the transversal challenge addressed. L’Oréal Paris ANZ will ask for proof of money distribution and use;
• an opportunity to participate in a mentoring program run by L'Oréal Paris ANZ in collaboration with PLAN International over a period of 12 months; and
• National and international visibility as part of L'Oréal Paris’s Women for Worth communications.

7.3 — Laureates' Commitments

By accepting the Award, each Laureate agrees to:

• attend the Award ceremony and associated events linked to the Women for Worth program;
• participate in photoshoots, filming and media training in Melbourne or Sydney in or around January or February 2027;
• contribute to communication and promotional activities related to the Women of Worth program (interviews, public speaking, digital contents);
• maintain confidentiality of the results until the official announcement;
• use the financial grant exclusively for the benefit of the not-for-profit organisation designated in their application. L’Oréal Paris ANZ will ask for proof of money distribution and use; and
• respect and not denigrate L’Oréal Paris ANZ, the L’Oréal Group or its products.

ARTICLE 8 – REVOCATION

L'Oréal Paris ANZ reserves the right to withdraw and cancel the attribution of an Award in the event of the disclosure of prejudicial information relating to a Laureate, including but not limited to:

• false declarations or falsification of information during the application process;
• non-compliance with the eligibility criteria set out in these rules and regulations;
• public behaviour or statements contrary to the values upheld by the Women of Worth program and the L’Oréal Paris brand, L’Oréal Paris ANZ and L’Oréal Group; or
• criminal conviction or involvement in proceedings that may harm the reputation or credibility of the Award or L’Oréal.

In such cases, the Laureate concerned will be informed in writing, without possibility of appeal. L'Oréal Paris ANZ may decide to reassign the Award to a finalist candidate or leave the category vacant.

ARTICLE 9 – PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION

L’Oréal Paris ANZ collects personal information through the nomination and application forms (including names, contact details, biographical summaries, portrait photographs, submitted videos, and supporting project documentation) for the purpose of administering, validating, evaluating, and judging the Award, communicating with candidates and nominators, and coordinating Laureate recognition and mentorship. Candidates guarantee that submitted materials are original and free from any third-party rights.

By submitting an application and/or accepting an Laureate/finalist title, participants acknowledge and agree that L’Oréal Paris ANZ may use their submitted materials, including their name, likeness, portrait photograph, voice, biographical details, and project summaries, as well as photographs and/or video recordings of them in the context of the ceremony, training sessions and associated events for editorial, public relations, promotional, and media communications related to the Women for Worth program and L’Oréal Paris’ broader social commitment initiatives. This includes publication across digital and print media, official L’Oréal Paris ANZ websites, social media channels, press releases, partner platforms, and event broadcasts for a period of up to five (5) years (Term) worldwide, without additional compensation or prior approval.

Each candidate agrees that their submitted materials posted on social media and sharing channels (such as Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Tumblr, YouTube, TikTok, etc.) during the Term may remain in the feed tied to its original posting date after the end of the Term. Such use will not cause L’Oréal Paris ANZ to be in breach of this Article 9, provided that L’Oréal Paris ANZ does not publish the candidate’s image again after the end of the Term.

Candidates shall not be entitled to any remuneration or financial compensation in connection with the use of their submitted materials within the framework outlined in this Article 9.

We may disclose personal information to our designated NGO partner, PLAN International, for mobilisation, evaluation, and mentoring support, external judging panel members for assessment and deliberation and media, PR, and technical service providers (including website hosting and digital event platforms). Some of these partners may be located overseas.

Participants may refer to L'Oréal Australia Pty Ltd’s Privacy Policy and L'Oréal New Zealand Limited’s Privacy Policy for further details regarding the handling of their personal information.

ARTICLE 10 – LIABILITY

L'Oréal Paris ANZ shall not be held liable in the event of force majeure affecting the proper conduct of the Award, including cancellation due to health, logistical or other circumstances beyond its reasonable control.

Nothing in these Rules and Regulations excludes, restricts, or modifies any right, or remedy under applicable law that cannot lawfully be excluded.

ARTICLE 11 – ACCEPTANCE OF RULES AND REGULATIONS

Participation in the Award implies full and unreserved acceptance of these Rules and Regulations. Any breach of the rules set out herein will result in the rejection or cancellation of the application.

ARTICLE 12 – JURISDICTION

These Rules and Regulations are governed by the laws of Victoria, Australia. Each applicant submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of that jurisdiction.

CONTACT

For any questions relating to the Women for Worth Award [email protected]

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[1] Ispos x Oxford University – Women Self-worth Index - 2025