Since launching in 2008, the Specsavers everywoman in Retail Awards seek to identify the dynamic female talent working at the top of the retail industry and showcase the broad range of career opportunities that retail can offer women, beyond the shop floor. These awards are vital in presenting the industry as one that welcomes, values and rewards talented women, and present it as an industry sector where women can fulfil their career aspirations.

Evidence suggests that despite the retail industry employing 60% women, a very low proportion of those women are working in senior management. However, it seems that the tide is now turning for women at the highest levels; research released in January 2012 by the Professional Boards Forum found that the number of women directors in British boardrooms has reached its highest ever level (14.9%). The Specsavers everywoman in Retail Awards celebrate the success of the sector’s female leaders and seek to encourage a pipeline of future talent into the industry.

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Key Dates

• 1 February 2012: Nominations launch
• 16 May 2012 (5pm): Nominations close
• w/c 23 July 2012: Finalists announced
• 13 September 2012: Awards Ceremony & Dinner

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Nomination Form

Please read the How to Enter guidelines before completing this form. If you can not see the form below, you may be able to access it directly here: www.surveymonkey.com/s/EWRETAIL2012.

If you would like to view the questions first to prepare before filling in the online nomination form, these can be found here: www.everywoman.com/retailawards/nomination/overview