Recognising a businesswoman who has demonstrated outstanding vision and leadership, achieving significant and sustained business growth over a three-year period (January 2024 – January 2027).
This category is open to female business owners and businesswomen who play a leading role in driving business growth.
Recognising an outstanding female business leader who has demonstrated excellence across key areas including financial performance, reputation and employee engagement, alongside clear vision and effective leadership.
This category is open to senior-level businesswomen, including Founders, CEOs, Managing Directors and Presidents, who lead a business with an annual turnover exceeding £800,000.
Recognising an exceptional businesswoman who inspires and champions other women through her achievements, dedication and contribution to business and society, including mentorship, philanthropy and support for others.
Recognising a female-led business that sets an example for others through consistent growth, strong financial performance, effective leadership, an engaged workforce and a commitment to innovation and future development.
This category is open to businesses led by a woman or those with a senior board that has significant female representation and influence.
Recognising a businesswoman who has created a positive, healthy and supportive working environment, demonstrating a genuine commitment to the wellbeing, engagement and development of her employees.
This category is open to female business owners and senior businesswomen with primary responsibility for employee relations within their organisation.
Recognising a woman who has launched a new business and demonstrated the entrepreneurial vision, ambition, drive and commercial acumen needed to build a successful enterprise.
This category is open to female-led businesses founded by women that began trading between January 2023 and January 2026.
Recognising an outstanding businesswoman who demonstrates exceptional business acumen and leadership, delivering significant achievements, growth and profitability within her organisation, whether as an employee or business owner.
This category is open to senior businesswomen working within or owning a business of any size or sector.
Recognising a young female professional aged 18–30 who is making an impressive impact in business. Her achievements demonstrate ambition, tenacity and determination, marking her out as a future leader and one to watch.
This category is open to female entrants aged 30 or under before 1st November 2026.
Recognising a businesswoman who has demonstrated outstanding leadership and achievement within her organisation, driving business growth, innovation and strategic development with a clear vision for the future.
This category is open to female business owners and senior businesswomen with significant control and influence within their company. To qualify, the business must have an annual turnover exceeding £2 million.
Recognising a businesswoman who has demonstrated outstanding leadership and achievement within her organisation, driving business growth, innovation and strategic development with a clear vision for the future.
This category is open to female business owners and senior businesswomen with significant control and influence within their company. To qualify, the business must have an annual turnover of £500,000 or more, but less than £2 million.
Recognising a businesswoman who has demonstrated outstanding leadership and achievement within her organisation, driving business growth, innovation and strategic development with a clear vision for the future.
This category is open to female business owners and senior businesswomen with significant control and influence within their company. To qualify, the business must have an annual turnover of less than £500,000.
Recognising a businesswoman who has introduced an innovative idea, product, service or way of working that challenges the norm and brings something genuinely new or different to the market.
This category is open to women who have developed or championed an original approach that sets their business apart, challenges existing industry practices or creates new opportunities within their sector.
Recognising an outstanding woman in the property sector who demonstrates professional excellence and champions greater opportunities for women in an industry traditionally perceived as male-dominated.
This category is open to businesswomen working within the property sector, whether in-house, through an agency or as a freelancer. The category covers a wide range of property-related professions including construction, architecture, estate agency, property development, surveying and civil engineering.
Recognising a businesswoman in the professional services sector who demonstrates exceptional expertise, professionalism and impact, going above and beyond the expected standards of her role or service.
This category is open to businesswomen who either lead a professional services business or hold primary responsibility for delivering a professional service within an organisation (for example, a Head of HR within a law firm or a Finance Director within a corporation). The business must be registered with or accredited by a recognised professional body.
Recognising a businesswoman who demonstrates an outstanding commitment to customer service and continually strives to improve the customer experience.
This category is open to businesswomen with primary responsibility for delivering excellent customer service within their organisation.
Recognising women working across technology and artificial intelligence who demonstrate excellence, passion and commitment in their field. Celebrating those making a difference through their skills, expertise, innovation or contribution to the industry, regardless of their role or level of seniority.
This category is open to women working in technology and AI, recognising their achievements, impact and contributions to sectors that are shaping the future of business.