Following the successful conclusion of the 15th Edition of the Voice Achievers Awards (VAA) and Business Dialogue 2026 in London, Almere Ladies proudly reflect on its contribution to this prestigious international gathering.
As part of the organising committee, the Almere Ladies Women’s Group was honoured to contribute its expertise, leadership, creativity and support to a programme that brought together inspiring leaders, entrepreneurs, professionals and changemakers from across the world.
A Special Thank You
The founders of Almere Ladies — Berneditha Rijssel-Omusuo and Nathalie van Putten and Juliana Carpen — would like to express their sincere appreciation to the Chief Host Pastor Elvis Iruh for the fruitful cooperation, trust and partnership throughout the London edition.
The collaboration provided an excellent platform for meaningful dialogue, networking, women’s empowerment and international business connections.
Almere Ladies in Action
Several members of Almere Ladies played key roles throughout the programme.
Berneditha Rijssel-Omusuo, Co-Founder of Almere Ladies, moderated the Women Empowerment Segment, creating space for inspiring conversations and meaningful exchanges around the role of women in leadership, business and society.
Naïra Gomez served as a Keynote Speaker, sharing her insights and inspiring participants through her contribution to the Business Dialogue.
Nathalie van Putten, Co-Founder of Almere Ladies, led the Women Empowerment Breakout Session, facilitating an engaging environment for women to connect, exchange experiences and explore opportunities for growth and collaboration.
Zoë Omusuo was responsible for assisting delegates with digital content creation, helping participants capture and share their experiences throughout the event.
Juliana Carpen, Co-Founder and AI expert, provided valuable IT and technology support, contributing to the smooth execution of the programme.
The evening gala dinner also featured the creativity and entrepreneurial spirit of Almere Ladies. Bianca Augustuszoon, fashion designer and business owner, showcased an exclusive dress representing Africa, its beauty, identity and creativity.
Building Bridges Through Women’s Leadership
Almere Ladies is a women’s mastermind group alliance based in Almere, the Netherlands, dedicated to connecting women, creating opportunities and building bridges across cultures, communities and international networks.
The group offers:
- Strategic advice and business support
- International event and conference support
- Diaspora awareness initiatives
- Cultural activities
- Women empowerment breakout sessions
- Female keynote speakers and moderators
- Networking and international collaboration
- Digital, AI and IT expertise
Through these activities, Almere Ladies aims to create platforms where women can connect, learn, lead, inspire and grow.
Proud to Be Part of the London Edition
Almere Ladies is proud to have been part of the organising committee of the London edition of the Voice Achievers Awards & Business Dialogue 2026.
The experience once again demonstrated the power of collaboration and the value of bringing talented women together on an international stage.
Co-Founder Berneditha Rijssel-Omusuo looks forward to powering the next edition of the Voice Achievers Business Dialogue & Gala Dinner Awards Ceremony, continuing the partnership and creating even more opportunities for women, businesses and international leaders to connect and thrive.
Almere Ladies Delegation
The Almere Ladies members who attended the London programme were:
Berneditha Rijssel-Omusuo
Juliana Carpen
Nathalie van Putten
Naïra Gomez
Bianca Augustuszoon
Zoë Omusuo
Melinda Berika
Meredith Edam
Ingrid Doest
Rita Etienne
Nancy Kingswijk
Angelitha Maijkel
Cindy Blanker
Ifna Malestein
Shariselle Francisca
Together, We Connect. We Empower. We Lead.
Almere Ladies looks forward to continuing to build strong international partnerships and creating platforms where women’s voices, talents and leadership can make an even greater impact.