Gallery Les Bois and its Founder and Director, Claire-Julia Hill, have been shortlisted in two headline categories at the Women in Green Business Awards 2026.
Two shortlist places for Gallery Les Bois
- Business of the Year: Gallery Les Bois.
- Entrepreneur of the Year: Claire-Julia Hill, Founder and Director of Gallery Les Bois.
The dual recognition follows an earlier nomination and reflects the growing impact of Gallery Les Bois’ approach to combining artistic excellence with sustainability-led cultural leadership. The official 2026 shortlist was announced by BusinessGreen on 22 June 2026.
Hosted by BusinessGreen, the Women in Green Business Awards celebrate the women, organisations and businesses helping to shape the UK’s green economy while advancing innovation, leadership and positive environmental change. The 2026 winners will be announced on 7 October 2026 at Marriott Grosvenor Square, London.
Recognition for a sustainability-led gallery model
For Gallery Les Bois, the shortlist recognition represents an important milestone in the Gallery’s ongoing mission to champion artists whose work contributes to a more thoughtful relationship between humanity, creativity and the natural world.
Founded by Claire-Julia Hill, Gallery Les Bois was established with a vision to create a new model for contemporary art—one that places sustainability, cultural stewardship and artistic excellence at its heart. Through exhibitions, artist representation, collector engagement and strategic partnerships, the Gallery seeks to demonstrate that environmental responsibility and commercial success can be complementary ambitions.
The Gallery’s programme brings together artists working across a range of sustainability-related themes and practices. From material innovation and environmental restoration to ecological awareness and cultural storytelling, the Gallery Les Bois artists reflect a broad and nuanced understanding of sustainable contemporary art.
The Business of the Year category recognises businesses in the green economy with a strong record of promoting gender diversity, inclusion and women’s representation. Claire-Julia Hill’s Entrepreneur of the Year shortlist recognises effective leadership, entrepreneurial vision and the development of a pioneering early-stage green business.
Commenting on the announcement, Claire-Julia said:
“We are incredibly honoured to be shortlisted in these categories. Gallery Les Bois was founded on the belief that contemporary art can play an important role in shaping a more thoughtful and sustainable future. To see both the Gallery and our work recognised by the Women in Green Business Awards is a wonderful endorsement of that vision and of the artists, collectors, partners and supporters who have been part of the journey.”
What the shortlist means for collectors and partners
The recognition provides independent context for collectors, organisations and partners considering the Gallery’s values, stewardship and long-term relationships. It supports Gallery Les Bois’ authority as a sustainability-led cultural business, while the quality, provenance and merits of every artist and artwork must still be considered individually.
Collectors can explore the Gallery’s artists, available artworks, events and exhibitions and collector guides. For a private viewing or a conversation about building a collection, please contact Gallery Les Bois.
Questions about the Women in Green Business Awards shortlist
Which categories has Gallery Les Bois been shortlisted for?
Gallery Les Bois is a finalist for Business of the Year, and founder Claire-Julia Hill is a finalist for Entrepreneur of the Year.
What do the two categories recognise?
Business of the Year recognises an organisation’s contribution to gender diversity and inclusion across the green economy. Entrepreneur of the Year recognises a woman who has successfully founded and led a pioneering early-stage green business.
When will the winners be announced?
The winners will be announced at the Women in Green Business Awards ceremony on Wednesday 7 October 2026 at Marriott Grosvenor Square, London.
How can collectors explore Gallery Les Bois?
Collectors may browse the Gallery’s artists and available artworks online, attend forthcoming events or contact the Gallery to arrange a private viewing and receive tailored guidance.
Gallery Les Bois congratulates all fellow finalists and thanks the Women in Green Business Awards judging panel for its recognition.
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