A decade of celebrating and advancing women entrepreneurs

During the past ten years The NatWest everywoman Awards have celebrated inspirational businesswomen who have achieved significant success - particularly those who have had to overcome adversities such as financial constraints, social disadvantages or skills gaps. The Awards play an invaluable role in both recognising success and inspiring other women to venture into the field of business.

Previous Award winners include both household names as Karren Brady, Hilary Devey, Dame Mary Perkins, Chrissie Rucker MBE and Cath Kidston MBE and a multitude of extraordinary women whose businesses both large and small support Britain’s reputation as one of the best countries for enterprise.

We are delighted that NatWest, one of the UK's leading banks for business, have joined us as sponsors of this programme.

Key Dates

• Monday, 2 April 2012- Nominations open
• Friday, 20 July 2012 (5pm)– Nominations Close
• Thursday, 11 October 2012– Judging Day
• Wednesday, 5 December 2012- Awards Ceremony

The everywoman Awards showcase the achievements of female entrepreneurs at different stages of their lives and careers. The award categories are inspired by the ancient Greek goddesses who were feminine archetypes of courage, determination, perseverance, wisdom and strength – the very qualities needed to succeed as a woman in business.
 

The Artemis Award

Artemis is Goddess of the Hunt and Protector of Youth. This award is given to the most inspirational woman running a business who is aged 25 or under.
 

The Demeter Award

Demeter is Goddess of the Harvest. The Demeter Award will go to the most inspirational woman running a business who is aged between 26 and 35.
 

The Athena Award

Athena is the Goddess of Wisdom. This award is given to the most inspirational woman running a business who is aged between 36 and 49.
 

The Hera Award

Hera is the Queen of Goddesses and her wisdom and ability to inspire provide the basis for this award. This award is given to the most inspirational woman running a business who is aged 50 or over.
 

The NatWest everywoman Award

The NatWest everywoman Award recognises the most passionate and dedicated woman business owner who the judges feel has overcome significant challenges to achieve outstanding business success. The award winner will be selected from the finalists of the four categories listed above.
 

The Iris Award

Iris is the Messenger of the Gods and the Personal Messenger of Hera, Queen of the Gods. This Award is given to the most inspirational and successful female entrepreneur who runs a technology business that makes a difference, provides real solutions in the world today and, ultimately, is instrumental in building a smarter planet.

The Hestia Award

Hestia is the goddess of Hearth and Home. This award is given to the most inspirational and successful female entrepreneur who runs a business in a remote rural location and makes a contribution to the local community.
 

The Gaia Award

Gaia is the Goddess of the Earth. This award is given to the most inspirational and successful female entrepreneur who runs a business with a clearly defined social and/or ethical purpose at its heart.
 

The Spirit of everywoman Award

Honouring one woman who has changed the landscape for women in business, The 'Spirit of everywoman' Award recognises the significant contribution of a woman whose determination, commitment and dedication has changed the landscape for women in business in the UK.
 

The everywoman Ambassador Award

The everywoman Ambassador Award is awarded to a successful woman whose achievements and high profile are inspiring more young women to excel. Our research shows that 90% of young women agree that high profile women are playing a positive role in encouraging more women to achieve success.