2023 Women in Business Awards

Welcome to the 2023 Women in Business Awards, building on the success of the 2022 Women in Business Awards. Garnering recognition in your industry is more than a nod to your achievements; it’s a powerful indicator of your unwavering commitment to excellence. As the fastest growing awards platform in the UK our goal is to amplify your business profile, making a bold statement to potential investors, industry peers, and discerning clients & customers. Winning this prestigious accolade could very well be the catalyst for unprecedented growth and development. We champion female-led businesses, and spotlight the tenacity and innovation that women bring to the business arena. Step forward and enter today.

Celebrate your journey and illuminate your success with the 2023 Women in Business Awards.

New Pricing - Please Read

Effective 19th May 2023: All awards will be launched with a new fee structure. Your Award Acceptance Fee will be a single, “flat fee”. If you are selected as a Winner, you will only pay one single fee regardless of how many awards you win, and 1x Winner Trophy is included in this fee. Additional trophies can still be purchased.

This has been made possible thanks to our new sponsors and partners, who have enabled us to pass our cost savings on to winners. All entries are still FREE for all sectors.

Before You Enter: What You Need To Know

Free entry in all sectors and categories

We know that many small business owners, entrepreneurs and larger organisations don't like to pay up front for awards, where fees range from £99 to more than £250 per category. With us, all your entries are free.

You only pay a fee if you win an award

Unlike other programmes, you only pay a fee if you are selected as a winner. There's only one Award Acceptance Fee to pay regardless of how many awards you win, and 1x personalised Winner trophy is included*!

Publicity Package

As a winner or finalist, you get credible industry recognition & publicity from National press releases, Google and Yahoo! News features, content marketing and case studies.

Social Marketing

Social media marketing is important for all businesses, which is why we announce your accolades on social platforms, and regularly engage with you and your followers.

Interviews & PR

We can create quality, in-depth content with your team, making you a trusted voice in your industry, and highlighting the achievements & success of your business or enterprise**.

Fees

Winner

£375 +VAT

(Award Acceptance Fee)

Finalist

£0

(Free Forever)

Trophy

£99 +VAT

(per additional trophy)

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UK Business Experts

Our judging panel are business experts with a wealth of knowledge in various industries. They lend their experience and business acumen to the many award sectors we cover.

Our panel consists of dozens of private & public guest judges; below are a few of our business experts who will be selecting shortlists, winners and finalists in our awards!

Interested in being a guest judge? Contact us here.

Our Judges

I have a very strong digital marketing background which started at my parents' marketing agency in Germany. As a digital leader with more than twelve years of international digital experience, I have worked in almost any channel from PPC, Display, Social, Email, SEO etc. and have helped businesses to become more efficient whilst driving growth. I’m passionate about coaching and mentoring teams to perform at the top of the class to drive results & keep on improving and reimagining the digital landscape.

LinkedIn | Enesco

Founder and Managing Director of leading digital marketing agency Circus PPC. Rick founded Circus PPC in 2009 to tackle the growing need for businesses to have dedicated, highly trained, highly skilled professionals working on their digital marketing campaigns. Having taken his own agency from £0 to £15mil annual turnover he works tirelessly to help his clients achieve respective results, growing Sales, Revenue and Profit for all.

LinkedIn | Circus

I have worked in the Film & Television industry for over 19 years. I've had much experience on Film & Television Dramas, including Last of the Summer Wine, London's Burning, Rocket Man, Doctors and Films like Harry Potter & The Prisoner of Azkaban, Magicians, The Bourne Ultimatum, First Night and Ackley Bridge. I specialise in creating video content for businesses across the engineering, manufacturing, logistics and aviation sectors. This covers corporate video, testimonials, training, trade show films and many more.Recent work includes 360 VR with Thomas Cook Airlines, Video marketing training for SME's and our 6 part Documentary series The Inflight Food Trip.

LinkedIn | Albion Street Studios

Director & Founder of Spike. I have 10 years client side marketing experience, gave me the inspiration to set our agency up to be a driving force in class leading, strategic marketing. I have a real passion for SEO and digital innovation as a whole.

LinkedIn | Spike

Joanna is currently the Audience Manager at LGBTQ+ news publishers PinkNews. With over a decade in the marketing industry across content, SEO, social media and audience development, they have worked on award winning multichannel campaigns for globally-recognised brands.

LinkedIn | PinkNews

Jamie is the founder and Managing Director of Sculpt Digital, a boutique digital performance agency dedicated to helping businesses excel in the digital space. In addition to Sculpt Digital, Jamie is the proud owner of Blend Analytics, a digital analytics consultancy that specialises in providing data-driven insights to clients. With a wealth of experience working at global digital agencies, Jamie has held prominent positions, including serving as the Ex Dentsu Head of Digital for both iProspect and Carat brands. Jamie also played an instrumental role in leading the growth of the digital media team at Brass, further solidifying their reputation as a digital marketing leader. As an accomplished expert in the field, Jamie has been invited to judge at prestigious events such as the UK Business Awards, where they continue to make a meaningful impact on the industry.

LinkedIn | Sculpt Digital

Managing Director and founder of Velocity Academy. Velocity Academy is an independent training provider that delivers accredited apprenticeships into the IT, Data, Marketing, Management and Administration sectors. I have experience in gaining a number of government funded contacts and following standards and protocols set by the Skills Funding Agency to grow provision. Professional qualifications achieved in Management Accounting (CIMA), Data Analytics and Operational Management.

LinkedIn | Velocity Academy

Type	Category	Description / Criteria
Primary	Business Consultant – Women in Business Award	Recognising the exceptional female consultant who has provided fantastic guidance and strategic direction to businesses, resulting in significant growth and success.
Primary	Business Growth Award – Women in Business	Honouring the woman who has demonstrated outstanding leadership and entrepreneurial skills in growing her business, achieving significant financial and operational milestones.
Primary	Creator / Influencer Businesswoman of the Year	Recognising the female entrepreneur who has made a significant impact in the creative or influencer industry, creating innovative and impactful content and building a loyal following.
Primary	Leadership Award – Women in Business	Honouring the woman who has demonstrated exceptional leadership skills, inspiring and guiding her team to achieve great success in their industry.
Primary	Networking Businesswoman of the Year	Recognising the female entrepreneur who has excelled in building and nurturing professional connections, leveraging them to drive business growth and success.
Primary	Remote Working Businesswoman of the Year	Honouring the woman who has successfully navigated and excelled in the remote working landscape, building a thriving business while working remotely.
Primary	Social Media Businesswoman of the Year	Recognising the female entrepreneur who has effectively leveraged social media to build her brand, engage with her audience, and drive business growth.
Verticals	Advertising Businesswoman of the Year	Honouring the woman who has made a significant impact in the advertising industry, creating innovative and impactful campaigns that have driven business success.
Verticals	Art/Design Businesswoman of the Year	Recognising the female entrepreneur who has excelled in the art and design industry, creating visually stunning and impactful work that has driven business success.
Verticals	Coaching Businesswoman of the Year	Honouring the woman who has provided exceptional coaching and mentorship to other entrepreneurs, helping them to achieve their goals and drive business success.
Verticals	Health & Wellbeing Businesswoman of the Year	Recognising the female entrepreneur who has made a significant impact in the health and wellbeing industry, creating products or services that have positively impacted the lives of others.
Verticals	Hospitality Businesswoman of the Year	This award honours the woman who has excelled in the hospitality industry, building a thriving business in the food, beverage, or lodging sectors.
Verticals	HR Businesswoman of the Year	Recognising the female entrepreneur who has made a significant impact in the human resources industry, creating innovative and effective strategies to attract, retain, and develop talent.
Verticals	Marketing Businesswoman of the Year	Honouring the woman who has demonstrated exceptional marketing skills, creating impactful campaigns and driving business growth.
Verticals	Property Businesswoman of the Year	Recognising the female entrepreneur who has excelled in the property industry, building a thriving business in real estate, property management, or development.
Verticals	Recruitment Businesswoman of the Year	Honouring the woman who has made a significant impact in the recruitment industry, creating innovative and effective strategies to attract and retain top talent.
Verticals	Retail & Ecommerce Businesswoman of the Year	Recognising the female entrepreneur who has excelled in the retail and ecommerce industry, building a thriving online or brick-and-mortar business.
Verticals	Training & Tuition Businesswoman of the Year	Honouring the woman who has provided exceptional training and tuition services, helping others to achieve their goals and drive business success.
Verticals	Travel Businesswoman of the Year	Recognising the female entrepreneur who has excelled in the travel industry, building a thriving business in tourism, travel planning, or hospitality.
Special	Businesswoman of the Year	Recognising the outstanding achievements and contributions of a female business leader who has made a significant impact in her industry. Nominees for this award will have demonstrated exceptional leadership, strategic vision, and an unwavering commitment to excellence.
Special	Charity Businesswoman of the Year	This award recognises women who have made significant contributions to charitable causes through their business. The winner should demonstrate a commitment to using her business as a platform to make a positive impact on her community and the world.
Special	Startup Businesswoman of the Year	This award honours a woman who has successfully launched and grown a new business venture. The winner should display entrepreneurial spirit, innovation, and a strong vision for her company.
Special	Triumph over Adversity – Women in Business	This award recognises a woman who has overcome significant obstacles to achieve success in her business. The winner should demonstrate resilience, determination, and an unwavering commitment to her goals.
Special	Young Businesswoman of the Year	This award honours a woman under the age of 35 who has made notable achievements in the business world. The winner should display leadership potential and a strong track record of success, despite her youth.