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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • It is free to enter the awards

  • Nominations can be made on someone’s behalf or by the nominee themself.

  • If the nominee meets the criteria, they can be entered into more than one awards category.

  • It is not necessary to be a member of BWCEdinburgh to enter the awards, but membership offers many benefits.

  • 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.

  • All nominations must be submitted by 6pm, Monday 25th March 2024. We will not accept any late entries.

  • We will make contact with those shortlisted week commencing 15th April 2024.