Nona Marks 40 Years with New Women's Awards in Malaysia

Malaysian women's lifestyle brand Nona has launched its Ruby Jubilee celebrations to commemorate 40 years of highlighting women's achievements and aspirations. The upcoming Nona Gala Awards 2026 will serve as one of the major highlights of the anniversary program.

The celebrations commenced with a media soirée at The Heritage Club, Royale Chulan Kuala Lumpur, on Wednesday. The gathering offered guests an early preview of the awards and the activities planned to mark the brand's four-decade milestone.

The Nona Gala Awards 2026 will follow the theme “An Afternoon among Trailblazers and Icons”. Nona is organizing the event in partnership with seeNI, a local digital interactive content platform, with SFJ serving as the main sponsor.

As part of the celebrations, Nona unveiled two new award categories: Nona Rising 40 Under 40 and Nona People's Choice Icons of the Year. The categories aim to recognize emerging talent and established personalities, reflecting the brand's commitment to celebrating women's contributions across generations.

Key Highlights:

• Nona celebrates its 40th anniversary with the Ruby Jubilee program and the upcoming Nona Gala Awards 2026
• The brand introduces Nona Rising 40 Under 40 and Nona People's Choice Icons of the Year to recognize emerging talent and established personalities
• Nona continues to champion Malaysian women through its coverage of leadership, fashion, beauty and women's empowerment

The categories are designed to honor the achievements and future prospects of local women, as well as showcase emerging talent, to commemorate 40 years of Nona's efforts to tell the stories of Malaysian women.

The head of the company, its chief executive officer (CEO) Syamil Fahim Mohamed Fahim said the day was a time to honor Nona's legacy and build their relationship with the younger generations.

He said Nona wanted to be a platform that was inspiring and relevant for decades and that it was empowering women. The Nona Gala Awards 2026 will be broadcast live via Nona's official Nona YouTube channel and Nona Mingguan Wanita's official Facebook page so that people across the country can follow the event.

Nona first came out in 1986 and deals with subjects such as beauty and women's empowerment, leadership and fashion.

Nona has also created the Nona Superwoman Awards to honor women who have made significant achievements in diverse areas such as business, corporate leadership, sports and entertainment. The brand's ongoing efforts to promote women's achievements and share inspiring stories with their audience are evident in these initiatives.

With its articles on Leadership, Fashion, Beauty and Women's Empowerment, Nona keeps going and continues to amplify the stories and achievements of Malaysian women. Affirming and commemorating this legacy, its 40th-anniversary celebrations also introduce new categories of awards to recognize emerging talent and established personalities.