The BWC Edinburgh Athena Awards bring together a thriving community to celebrate the women who are changing the face of business across Edinburgh…

Welcome to the BWC Edinburgh Athena Awards, dedicated to supporting and celebrating the achievements of women in business in Edinburgh.

Whether you know a phenomenal businesswoman deserving of recognition or you are one yourself, these awards provide a platform for acknowledging outstanding contributions. 

The 2024 Awards took place on Thursday 30th May at the Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel Edinburgh honouring resilience, innovation, and success of women in business in Edinburgh.

Save the date for next year's Athena Awards taking place at Ghillie Dhu on Friday 9th May 2025…further information will be announced soon!

Power of Inspiration Awards Finalists & Winners 2024

  • Fitness and Wellbeing Award

    This award recognises the outstanding female talent in the fitness and wellbeing industry in Scotland. It showcases the number of women who have contributed to the industry and have made a difference through their work.

    Finalists:

    • Sheena Mason-White

    • Vicky Hunter WINNER

    • Jennifer Main

    • Allison Harrison WINNER

  • Women in Design Award

    The award recognises a female who has shaped her life around design, whose work exemplifies the best of process and product, and who gives back to the community from a position of achievement.

    Finalists:

    • Jean Marra

    • Sarah Maguire

    • Renee Turner WINNER

  • Women in Finance Award

    The Women in Finance Award celebrates the achievements of women in the financial advice community as well as those in the financial services sector.

    Finalists:

    • Hannah Campbell

    • Kirstin Strachan WINNER

  • Hospitality, Tourism and Food & Drink Award

    This Award celebrates the remarkable female talent in the hospitality, tourism and Food & Drink Awards industry in Scotland.

    Finalists:

    • Anna Calder Urquhart Morris WINNER

    • Caoimhe Duignan

  • Women in Law Award

    The Women in Law Award celebrates women who are both excelling in their areas of practice and are using their positions as role models to shape the legal profession, pressing for the changes needed to ensure women working in the law are able to thrive.

    Finalist:

    • Jess Armstrong WINNER

    • Michelle Beaumont

  • Inspirational Woman of the Year Award

    This award recognises a woman who has made an outstanding impact on the business landscape in Scotland. The nominee should be someone who is both inspirational and a role model for other women. This award is for a woman who has made a difference in both the business ecosystem within Scotland and also the charity/social enterprise/education sector.

    Finalists:

    • Hannah Campbell

    • Michelle De Almeida

    • Jen Hardy MBE WINNER

    • Jackie Waring FRSE

    • Lee Walls

    • Anna Devine

  • Rising Star Award

    This Award celebrates women who are leading an effort to make a difference in existing business practices and approaches. It recognises those disrupting the status quo for the better, and championing female business leaders who are on a clear trajectory to success, paving the way for the next generation.

    Finalists:

    • Abigail McLoughlin

    • Sarah Nutt

    • Vicky Hunter WINNER

    • Fiona Taylor

    • Belinda Belli

  • Business Woman of the Year

    In recognition of outstanding achievements, leadership, and innovation in the business world, the Business Woman of the Year Award honours women who have demonstrated exceptional skill, vision, and dedication in their respective fields.

    Finalists:

    • Suzie McCafferty

    • Imogen Russon-Taylor WINNER

    • Angelina Fairgrieve

    • Enas Fleming

    • Karis Gill

    • Niki Hutchison

    • Jo Parry-Geddes

    • Alice Nisbet

Power of Inspiration 2024