Budapest’s Várkert Bazár served as a glittering backdrop on March 19th as the GLAMOUR Women of the Year awards celebrated its honorees, recognizing achievements across a range of fields. The event, which saw both nominees and fans in attendance, underscored a growing movement to champion women’s accomplishments and foster a sense of community. This year’s ceremony also highlighted the importance of mindful consumption of media in an age dominated by algorithms and artificial intelligence.
The evening’s most prestigious honor, the “Év Hősnője” (Hero of the Year) award, was presented to Iványi Orsolya. The gala was hosted by Lékai-Kiss Ramóna, as previously reported, with DJ Yamina providing the soundtrack for the afterparty. Attendees were encouraged to bring their favorite books alongside their cocktail attire, a nod to the event’s theme of prioritizing quality content over endless scrolling.
Maroy Krisztina, GLAMOUR’s editor-in-chief, framed the awards as more than just a ceremony. “This is not just an awards show. It is a message, and a true Sisterhood moment, when women support women, give each other feedback, and acknowledge each other’s perform,” she said, according to event coverage. Krisztina further emphasized the gala’s focus on conscious time management in the digital age, urging women to choose curated content – magazines, books, and thoughtful programming – over the constant stream of information online.
Beyond the formal awards, the event offered fans the opportunity to attend alongside their idols, with tickets available for purchase and including a gift bag. GLAMOUR aimed to create an atmosphere where every attendee felt valued and celebrated.
Celebrating Achievements Across Disciplines
The awards recognized excellence in five key categories, as determined by public vote, with a sixth category winner selected by the GLAMOUR editorial team. Erős Antónia was named “Az év ikonja” (Icon of the Year). Molnár Dóra, the founder of This is Redy, received the title of “Az év üzletasszonya” (Businesswoman of the Year). Mihályfi Luca was honored as “Az év énekesnője” (Singer of the Year), whereas Márkus Luca took home the award for “Az év színésznője” (Actress of the Year). Rounding out the publicly voted categories, Szabó T. Anna was recognized as “Az év írónője” (Writer of the Year).
The event’s emphasis on female empowerment resonated with attendees and underscored a broader cultural conversation about the importance of recognizing women’s contributions in all fields. The theme of mindful consumption, particularly in relation to media, offered a timely message about prioritizing quality and intentionality in a world saturated with information.
The awards gala, and the conversations it sparked, reflect a growing trend of celebrating women’s achievements and fostering a supportive community. The focus on digital wellbeing, encouraging a shift from passive scrolling to active engagement with meaningful content, adds another layer to the event’s significance. As the conversation around women’s empowerment continues to evolve, events like the GLAMOUR Women of the Year awards play a vital role in amplifying voices and recognizing accomplishments.
GLAMOUR has not yet announced details regarding next year’s event, but further information will likely be available on their official channels as the date approaches. Readers interested in learning more about the honorees and the event can view a photo gallery on Index.hu.
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