The GLAMOUR Women of the Year Awards has become a symbol of excellence, shining a spotlight on extraordinary women who have broken barriers, defied norms, and emerged as leaders in their industries. This prestigious event celebrates the remarkable achievements of trailblazing women across diverse fields, honouring their resilience, dedication, and ability to inspire.
HUAWEI Technologies, South Africa is proud to be an exclusive partner for this year’s event, lending its support to the Industry Icon category and in conjunction with The HUAWEI WATCH GT 5 Series. This collaboration embodies shared values of innovation, progress, and empowerment. While GLAMOUR highlights women who redefine excellence, the HUAWEI WATCH GT 5 Series, champions innovation that transforms lives, making this partnership a natural fit.
In conversation with Mr. Peter Feng, CEO, HUAWEI South Africa Consumer Business Group to explore what this groundbreaking collaboration means and how it aligns with the spirit of the GLAMOUR Women of the Year Awards.
Why the brand alignment with GLAMOUR's WOTY?
Our partnership with GLAMOUR’s Women of the Year Awards is a natural extension of HUAWEI’s and our product mission to empower individuals and drive innovation. This event isn’t just about celebrating accomplishments; it’s about honouring those who redefine boundaries and inspire future generations.
At HUAWEI, we’re committed to supporting platforms that amplify the voices of changemakers—especially those who lead with vision and purpose. GLAMOUR’s WOTY embodies that spirit, and we’re proud to stand alongside them in recognising the icons who shape our industries and communities. It’s an opportunity to celebrate excellence while fostering a shared commitment to progress and possibility.
Why are awards like WOTY important for their business and supporting women in general is important?
Awards like GLAMOUR’s Women of the Year are vital because they celebrate the achievements of exceptional individuals who inspire us all while highlighting the importance of diversity and inclusion in every sphere. At HUAWEI, we believe that innovation thrives when everyone has the opportunity to contribute, and recognising women’s leadership is a key part of building a better, more equitable world.
Supporting women is about creating environments where everyone can realise their potential. For HUAWEI, this goes beyond a single event—it’s embedded in our approach to innovation and progress. By partnering with platforms like WOTY, we’re proud to amplify the voices of women who are breaking boundaries and shaping the future, inspiring others to do the same.
For this year’s event, we have selected the HUAWEI WATCH GT 5 Pro as the supporting product, concluded Mr. Feng.
Where Style Meets Substance
For those who want a taste of luxury, the HUAWEI WATCH GT 5 Pro 42mm steps up with its premium-grade craftmanship; meticulously constructed with aerospace-grade titanium alloy and nanocrystal ceramic – both durable yet elegant materials that add a dash an extra element of class and opulence. Adding to its allure, the HUAWEI WATCH GT 5 Pro edition offers abrasion resistance, corrosion resistance, and water resistance, making it suited for anything from daily wear to intensive sports.
Empowering Women's Health with TruSense
The HUAWEI WATCH GT 5 Series introduces the all-new HUAWEI TruSense System, bringing significant upgrades in accuracy, speed, and depth of health monitoring. This includes coverage for health issues that are a top priority to women, such as menstrual health and emotional health, equipping the user with the tools they need to deal with health issues on a daily to monthly basis.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) reports that one in threewomen experience mental health issues, particularly anxiety and depression, yet many do not seek help until these conditions are exacerbated. With the new Emotional Wellbeing Assistant on the HUAWEI WATCH GT 5 Series, the smartwatch can pick up on the user’s emotional state through physiological readings.
To help women manage their inner well-being, the Emotional Wellbeing Assistant uses data collated through the HUAWEI TruSense System for long-term emotional management assistance,where collated emotional data can further help users gain a deeper understanding of their emotional health, reduce emotional health risks, and provide steps to improve emotional management.
The watch also integrates advanced features for Menstrual Cycle Management, offering a comprehensive care system for women's health. This includes Calendar View, which allows users to view cycle information from a glance. The new Symptom Recording feature records period symptoms and flow data from the watch interface. With these features, women can be better prepared every month and make lifestyle changes accordingly.
Get Ahead with Your Fitness
As women increasingly integrate fitness into their daily routines, more and more technologies are entering the market with the aim of equipping women with the right tools to improve personal training sessions. With the HUAWEI TruSense System, this has become so much easier, drawing from intelligent features that extend to a beginner or professional level.
With over a hundred sports and workout options, users can accurately track a variety of fitness activities ranging from light yoga to intensive HIIT sessions. Runners can also enjoy training feedback with Running Form Analysis, while cyclists, on the other hand, can use the watch’s cycling feature that tracks their biking statistics accurately while also turning their smartphones into power meters. Both features are available across all HUAWEI WATCH GT 5 Series watch models for all to enjoy.
But for those who want advanced features for specialised sports such as diving, golfing and trail running, the
HUAWEI WATCH GT 5 Pro 42mm enables users to get in-depth statistics, insights and recommendations.
Now users can don their HUAWEI WATCH GT 5 Series smartwatch all day without any fear of discomfort or having a smartwatch that clashes with their outfit and reap the benefits from all-day tracking. Making it the perfect companion for women on the move, both in the boardroom, at home, or on the sports field.
