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Kelly Cooper a 2025 Woman of Inspiration™ by the Universal Womens Network™
Honouring the Achievements of Women together with SupportHERs Across North America
Ottawa, Ontario November 20, 2025 — The Universal Womens Network™ (UWN) proudly recognizes Kelly Cooper, President & Founder, Centre for Social Intelligence, as a 2025 Woman of Inspiration™ Award Recipient. This distinction honours influential women across North America who lead with intention, inspire with vision, and motivate with impact.
This year’s honourees span industries such as technology, finance, healthcare, logistics, media, arts, natural resources, sport, government, philanthropy, and social impact. They are founders building from the ground up, CEOs shaping global strategy, executives redefining industries, creators shifting culture, innovators using their voice for good, and SupportHER™ allies elevating women in leadership.
Their stories connect us.
Their leadership inspires us.
Their courage transforms us.
Through Signature Celebrations in 50+ cities across North America, honourees gathered with their teams, families, and SupportHER™ champions to celebrate their achievements and the impact they continue to create.
The 2025 cohort reflects one powerful truth: when influential women and the men who champion them come together, the impact is exponential.
Women of Inspiration™ Lead. Inspire. Motivate. They set the standard for leadership and what is possible.
“Being named a Woman of InspirationTM is more than an honour – it’s a reminder that pushing boundaries, challenging the status quo, and leading with purpose truly matter. Every step of this journey has fuelled my commitment to create lasting impact, and this recognition strengthens my resolve to keep driving change for the betterment of all.” — Kelly Cooper
Kelly Cooper – Vision Builder Award “Kelly, you describe a Woman of InspirationTM as a courageous, determined leader and catalyst for change – and your work in social intelligence and inclusion brings that definition to life. You act with unwavering commitment and embolden others to pursue their dreams and a more equitable future. You are a role model who raises the bar for what systemic change can look like when women lead the work. You remind us that Women of InspirationTM don’t wait for opportunities – they create them, often rewriting long-standing narratives. Your vision -lifts humanity by opening pathways to a more just and inclusive world.” Monica Kretschmer, Founder & CEO, Universal Women’s Network™ | Women of Inspiration™ | SupportHER™
About the Women of Inspiration™ Awards
Since 2015, the Women of Inspiration™ Awards have celebrated over 1,200 influential women and SupportHER™ allies across North America — CEOs, founders, executives, entrepreneurs, creators, innovators, community leaders, and the men who champion them.
The awards recognize women who:
- Lead with intention and integrity
- Demonstrate resilience, purpose, and ambition
- Achieve extraordinary results
- Lift others as they rise
- Show women and girls what is possible
View the full list of 2025 Women of Inspiration™ Award Recipients: https://universalwomensnetwork.com/2025-women-of-inspiration-award-awardees/
The Universal Womens Network™ (UWN) is a global platform committed to advancing women in leadership, visibility, and economic empowerment. Through the Women of Inspiration™ Awards, the SupportHER™, UWomen Magazine, and the Women of Inspiration™ Podcast. UWN celebrates and amplifies the stories of women together with SupportHERs who lead, inspire and motivate.
Learn more at: UniversalWomensNetwork.com
About the Women of Inspiration™ Awards
Since 2015, the Women of Inspiration™ Awards have recognized over 1,200 leaders and SupportHER™ allies across North America, elevating changemakers, innovators, entrepreneurs, executives, creators, and community leaders.
About the Universal Womens Network™
The Universal Womens Network™ (UWN) is a global platform committed to advancing women in leadership, visibility, and economic empowerment through the Women of Inspiration™ Awards, SupportHER™, UWomen Magazine, and Women of Inspiration™ Podcast.
About SupportHER™
The Universal Womens Network™ invites men in positions of influence — executives, CEOs, investors, creators, and community leaders — to step forward as SupportHER™ allies by:
- Advocating for women in leadership
- Sharing and amplifying women’s stories
- Participating in the Women of Inspiration™ Podcast
- Joining International SupportHER™ Day — June 5, 2026
- A visible SupportHER for The World’s Largest Women’s Summit — November 2026
- Partnering with UWN to advance equitable leadership
About Women of Inspiration™ Podcast
The Women of Inspiration™ Podcast spotlights the voices and leadership journeys of extraordinary women from across North America. Hosted by Monica Kretschmer, the podcast shares authentic stories, leadership lessons, and the wisdom of women who dream big, lead with intention, inspire with vision, and motivate with impact.
Listen to the Women of Inspiration™ Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/5HNcHpzJgJg3mRUfKnLBkx
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Media Contact
Monia Kretschmer, CEO Universal Womens Network
Email: monia@universalwomensnetwork. com
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