The NatWest everywoman Awards

Now in their eighth year, the NatWest everywoman Awards celebrate inspirational business women who have achieved significant success - particularly those who've had to overcome adversities such as financial constraints, social disadvantages or skills gaps.

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Messages of Support 2009

"Women's enterprise already adds some £70 billion every year to our economy – yet women are still only half as likely to be involved in start-up activity as men. So inspiring more women to set up their own businesses is crucial to our long-term economic recovery, and I would like to thank everywoman for everything it has been doing over the past ten years to support and encourage women in British businesses."

David Cameron
Prime Minister

Nick Clegg

"This is a fantastic opportunity to recognise the immense contribution made by women in business to our economy and society. It’s also a chance to encourage more women to set up their own businesses and to support aspiration – Britain's prosperity depends upon making use of all its people's talents and the everywoman Awards help us all to remember that."

Nick Clegg
Deputy Prime Minister

Gordon Brown

"These Awards are an opportunity to recognise some of this country’s leading business talent and showcase some exceptional entrepreneurial spirit. It is innovation and enterprise which will secure and sustain our economic recovery and today you can all be very proud of your contribution to our shared prosperity."

Gordon Brown
Former Prime Minister