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Register for our webinar to explore how case writers can more critically and effectively represent women protagonists and strengthen classroom impact.


In this session, join Karen MacMillan and Janice Byrne as they share practical case writing experience with a research-informed perspective to explore how case writers can more critically and effectively represent women’s leadership in business cases.


The panelists will discuss some of the challenges and choices that case writers face and highlight potential narrative ‘flaws’ to keep in mind alongside teaching approaches and classroom strategies.


 

About the Competition

Ivey Publishing, in collaboration with Ivey Women Investing in Leadership (IWIL), is launching the second year of the Ivey Women Investing in Leadership Case Writing Competition, celebrating outstanding case writing that highlights women in leadership. After a successful first year, this initiative will continue to recognize and promote high-quality cases that feature female protagonists, such as founders, senior managers, NGO and industry leaders, policymakers, and entrepreneurs, or focus on leadership issues impacting women in business.


As a global leader in case publishing, Ivey Publishing reaches 168 countries and is committed to advancing the case method in business education. Partnering with IWIL, a women-led initiative at Ivey Business School dedicated to investing in the next generation of women leaders, this competition aligns with both organizations’ missions to foster responsible leadership and inclusive business practices. 


Through this competition, Ivey Publishing and IWIL aim to encourage diverse storytelling in business education, ensuring that more cases reflect the experiences of women leaders and entrepreneurs. Winning cases will be widely disseminated through Ivey Publishing’s global network, helping shape meaningful discussions in classrooms worldwide. 


By recognizing impactful case writing, the Ivey Women Investing in Leadership Case Writing Competition will contribute to a more inclusive and representative future for leadership education.


RELEVANT DATES

  • Case Submissions Open: May 6, 2026
  • Case Submissions Close: July 13, 2026
  • Winners will be announced on October 13, 2026


AWARD AMOUNTS 

Up to five awards: 

  • 1st place - $2,500 
  • 2nd place - $2,000 
  • 3rd place - $1,500 
  • 4th & 5th place - $750 each

Submission Criteria

There are three items required in the submission packets:


A Case Study


• Cases must be designed for business and management education and should feature a female protagonist and/or focus on a female leader. 

• Multi-disciplinary case submissions are welcome if relevant.

• Cases must be field-based or supported by published sources.

• Case studies must not exceed 8 pages of body text, and no more than 15 pages in total, including supplemental documentation and other appendices.

• Non-traditional case studies are welcome, including video cases, simulations, or other novel pedagogical materials.

• Financial exhibits should include usable and editable .xls or .xlsx files.


A Teaching Note That Includes the Following:


• An introduction to the program on which the case is used and to the background of students who will use the case, pedagogical objectives and underpinnings of the case, questions for class discussion, and any other comments that might be of assistance. 

• Quality submissions will make explicit reference to good pedagogy and the processes underpinning the educator and classroom experiences.

• The female leadership issue pertinent to the case study and the learning outcomes.


Submission Form


• Author and organization details.

• All required documentation.


Other Criteria Include:


• Copyright: ​The work must be original and unpublished.

• Language: Written in English


​​CAVEATS 


Case competitions and awards have many working parts and actors. It is important that all parties communicate and collaborate with the ambition of elevating female leadership and high-quality teaching. The award will benefit from repeatable steps and a durable foundation of committed actors.  

 

To ensure case publication goals, prizes will only be awarded to winners at the time of official submission for publication.


Learn more about the competition: Ivey Publishing and IWIL Celebrate Women in Leadership with New Case Writing Competition

2025 Winners and Past Webinars

Explore the 2025 IWIL Case Writing Competition winners and gain insights from the authors behind the cases.


Watch past webinars below to explore inclusive case writing and its role in shaping more equitable business education.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The Ivey Women Investing in Leadership Case Writing Competition award is funded by Ivey alumni Sukhinder Singh Cassidy, HBA ‘92, member of IWIL. Authors will have their winning cases edited and published through Ivey Publishing’s process.