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Recognising a business that stands out as an inspiration to other businesses. The winner of this award will have demonstrated consistent growth, a strong financial performance, understands its customer, has an engaged workforce with effective leadership and is continually innovating to support future growth.
Eligibility - this category is open to a female owned business (or part ownership) with an office based in Sussex.
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Recognising an individual with a stand-out Corporate Social Responsibility agenda within the business. This could include Covid-19 response, reducing carbon footprint, charitable efforts or developing the local community.
Eligibility - this category is open to any businesswoman, at a senior level, with an office based in Sussex. Nominations for this award can be from the entrant themselves or a third party.
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Recognising an individual that is taking a lead role in the creative industries and shone a light on the great things women in business can achieve in this sector (PR, advertising, architecture, art, crafts, design, fashion, film, music, photography, performing arts, publishing, software, toys/games, TV/radio and/or video games).
Eligibility - this category is open to any businesswoman, at a senior level, with an office based in Sussex. Nominations for this award can be from the entrant themselves or a third party.
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Recognising an individual that has demonstrated the highest degree of excellence, innovation and shone a light on the great things women in business can achieve.
Eligibility - this category is open to any businesswoman, at a senior level, with an office based in Sussex. Nominations for this award can be from the entrant themselves or a third party.
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Recognising a business that has created a healthy and supportive work environment with a genuine commitment to the wellbeing of its employees.
Eligibility - this category is open to a female owned business (or part ownership) with an office based in Sussex.
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Recognising an outstanding individual that has made significant strides in their field, be it developing a new product or by introducing a new process or system to an existing business. This includes innovative STEM products and processes that have improved the performance of the organisation.
Eligibility - this category is open to any businesswoman, at a senior level, with an office based in Sussex. Nominations for this award can be from the entrant themselves or a third party.
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Recognising a female lawyer who has made an outstanding contribution within the business.
Eligibility - entries must be submitted by a businesswoman, at a senior level, with an office based in Sussex.
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Recognising an individual with entrepreneurial aptitude, vision, ambition, drive and commercial acumen to build a successful enterprise from start-up.
Eligibility - this category is open to any businesswoman, at a senior level, with an office based in Sussex. The business must have started to trade no earlier than February 2019 and no later than August 2021. Nominations for this award can be from the entrant themselves or a third party.
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Recognising an exceptional individual who is recognised as an ambassador for women through her extraordinary dedication, personal achievements and service to others through mentorship, philanthropy and business.
Eligibility - this category is open to any businesswoman with an office based in Sussex. Nominations for this award can be from the entrant themselves or a third party.
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Recognising an individual whose achievements and work within HR & Recruitment has helped enhance the sector - whether through education, training, leadership, mentoring or acting as a role model.
Eligibility - this category is open to any businesswoman, at a senior level, with an office based in Sussex. Nominations for this award can be from the entrant themselves or a third party.
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Recognising an extraordinary woman who has manifested a legacy that continues to inspire others. She has dedicated her life to the advancement of others and paved the way for the leaders of tomorrow.
Eligibility - this is a closed category and the winner will be decided by the judging panel.
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Recognising an individual whose contribution to society makes a substantial difference to the lives of others.
Eligibility - this category is open to any businesswoman with an office based in Sussex. Nominations for this award can be from the entrant themselves or a third party.
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Recognising the achievements of a young professional aged between 18-30 who has achieved a level of business success that defies their age. Their story will demonstrate tenacity, determination and will be known by peers/mentors as 'one to watch'.
Eligibility - this category is open to any female entrant aged 30 or under before March 31st 2022 and working for a business based in Sussex. Nominations for this award can be from the entrant themselves or a third party.