Hearst UK, the leading premium content and experience business, has announced the return of the Harper's Bazaar Women of the Year Awards, with Armani beauty on board as headline sponsor for the fourth consecutive year.

The ceremony will take place on Thursday, 10th November, 2022, at one of London's most iconic hotels, Claridge's.

Launched in 2007, the Harper's Bazaar Women of the Year Awards recognise the outstanding achievements of women in the worlds of fashion, film, art, music, philanthropy, activism and literature. Winners will be named in categories including Actress, Icon, Inspiration, Artist, Writer and Breakthrough. Previous winners include Claire Foy, Cynthia Erivo, Phoebe Dynevor, Jodie Comer, Lashana Lynch, Victoria Beckham, Jodie Foster, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Kylie Minogue and Keira Knightley.

As the headline partner of the awards, Armani beauty will be fully integrated during the ceremony, including sponsoring the Breakthrough category, as well as receiving amplification across all of Harper’s Bazaar’s platforms with co-branded content and advertising.

Lydia Slater, the editor-in-chief of Harper's Bazaar, commented: "Harper’s Bazaar has a long-standing commitment of championing exceptional women ever since the first issue was published in 1867, and we are delighted to come together once again with Armani beauty for our annual Women of the Year Awards".

"Armani beauty's commitment to excellence seamlessly aligns with Harper's Bazaar's heritage, values and audience", said Jacqueline Euwe, Hearst UK's chief luxury officer. "We are thrilled to announce them as the headline sponsor for this year's Harper's Bazaar Women of the Year Awards".