The Leadership Excellence for Women Awards and Symposium is now in its 5th edition and will be
organized alongside MEPEC under the Patronage of HE Shaikh Mohamed bin Khalifa Al Khalifa,
Minister of Oil, Kingdom of Bahrain.
LEWAS 2019 will be held with the support and guidance of Chairperson: Reem Al Ghanim, Division
Head, Chemicals - HR and Support Services, Saudi Aramco, Co-chair: Ezz Almannai, Director, Planning
and Development, National Oil & Gas Authority (NOGA); along with an Advisory Board and
Committee of 20 inspirational leaders.
LEWAS has always strived to Engage, Empower and Elevate women in the Middle East across the
energy sector. It honors the best practices in leadership that have succeeded in bringing about a
change in different areas whilst developing strategies that initiate the promotion, and establishment
of women in the business.
It recognizes leaders and innovators who contribute to the development of the region's future and
chooses the best among them. There are 7 award categories that will recognize and honor a young
woman with 3-5 years of experience to an organization that encourages diversity & inclusion.