The BWCEdinburgh Power of Inspiration Awards bring together a thriving community to celebrate the women who are changing the face of business across Edinburgh…
Welcome to the BWC Edinburgh Power of Inspiration 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.
On Thursday 30th May at the Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel Edinburgh, we will shine a spotlight on the inspiring women shaping the city’s business landscape.
Join us for an afternoon of honouring resilience, innovation, and success of women in business in Edinburgh.
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Dates to Remember
5th February 2024: Nominations open
25th March 2024: Nominations close
27th March - 12th April 2024: Judging
W/C 15th April 2024: Finalists contacted
30th May 2024: Power of Inspiration Awards 2024, Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel, 12.30pm - 4.30pm
Power of Inspiration 2024 Categories & Finalists
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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
Jennifer Main
Allison Harrison
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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
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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
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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
Caoimhe Duignan
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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
Michelle Beaumont
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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
Jackie Waring FRSE
Lee Walls
Anna Devine
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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
Fiona Taylor
Belinda Belli
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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
Angelina Fairgrieve
Enas Fleming
Karis Gill
Niki Hutchison
Jo Parry-Geddes
Alice Nisbet
Power of Inspiration Awards
Thursday 30th May 2024
Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel, Edinburgh
Individual: £100*
Table of 5: £500*
Table of 10: £1000*
*Member discount of 10% can be applied at checkout
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It is free to enter the awards
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Nominations can be made on someone’s behalf or by the nominee themself.
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If the nominee meets the criteria, they can be entered into more than one awards category.
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It is not necessary to be a member of BWCEdinburgh to enter the awards, but membership offers many benefits.
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It is necessary for the business to be registered in Scotland, however we will also accept entries if the business or person has a head office outside of Scotland but is based in Scotland.
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All nominations must be submitted by 6pm, Monday 25th March 2024. We will not accept any late entries.
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We will make contact with those shortlisted week commencing 15th April 2024.