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Recognising a businesswoman who has outstanding business acumen, excellent leadership skills and has achieved remarkable growth and profitability in their organisation either as an employee or as an owner of a business. The winner may be a professional, entrepreneur or employee working at senior management level.
Eligibility - this category is open to any businesswoman with an office based in Sussex, Surrey, Kent or Hampshire. Nominations for this award can be from the entrant themselves or a third party.
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Recognising an outstanding female business leader that has demonstrated excellent performance against multiple criteria – financial, reputational, employee engagement – balanced with a clarity of leadership. Judges will look for a leader with a clearly articulated strategy and the evidence that it has helped deliver for the business.
Eligibility - this category is open to any senior level businesswoman (Founder, CEO, Managing Director, President) with an office based in Sussex, Surrey, Kent or Hampshire. Nominations for this award can be from the entrant themselves or a third party.
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Recognising a businesswoman running an outstanding business whose main area of operation is in technology – either focusing on the development and manufacturing of technology or providing technology as a service.
Eligibility - this category is open to any businesswoman with an office based in Sussex, Surrey, Kent or Hampshire. Nominations for this award can be from the entrant themselves or a third party.
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Recognising an outstanding businesswoman who has made significant strides in her field, be it developing a new product or by introducing a new process or system to an existing business.
Eligibility - this category is open to any businesswoman, with an office based in Sussex, Surrey, Kent or Hampshire. Nominations for this award can be from the entrant themselves or a third party.
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Recognising a businesswoman that has gone above and beyond to demonstrate their commitment to running a sustainable business.
Eligibility - this category is open to any businesswoman, with an office based in Sussex, Surrey, Kent or Hampshire. Nominations for this award can be from the entrant themselves or a third party.
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Recognising an exceptional businesswoman who is recognised as an ambassador for women through her extraordinary dedication, personal achievements and service to others through mentorship, philanthropy and business.
Eligibility - this category is open to any businesswoman based in Sussex, Surrey, Kent or Hampshire. Nominations for this award can be from the entrant themselves or a third party.
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Recognising a businesswoman operating in the professional services sector who demonstrates exceptional conduct beyond the standard services they provide. This category covers a wide range of professional services including legal, finance, recruitment, insurance, PR, marketing, advertising, HR and banking.
Eligibility - this category is open to any businesswomen that works within professional services (in-house department, agency or freelancer) and must have an office based in Sussex, Surrey, Kent or Hampshire. Nominations for this award can be from the entrant themselves or a third party.
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Recognising the achievements of a young female professional aged between 18-30 who has achieved a level of business success that defies their age. Their story will demonstrate tenacity, determination and will be known by peers/mentors as 'one to watch'.
Eligibility - this category is open to any female entrant aged 30 or under before November 1st 2024 and working for a business based in Sussex, Surrey, Kent or Hampshire. Nominations for this award can be from the entrant themselves or a third party.
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Recognising a businesswoman who is an exemplar and champion for encouraging more women to pursue a career in what has previously been perceived as a male-dominated industry. This category covers a wide range of property services including construction, architecture, estate agencies, property development, surveying and civil engineering.
Eligibility - this category is open to any businesswomen that works within the property sector (in-house department, agency or freelancer) and must have an office based in Sussex, Surrey, Kent or Hampshire. Nominations for this award can be from the entrant themselves or a third party.
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Recognising an extraordinary woman who has manifested a legacy that continues to inspire others. She has dedicated her life to the advancement of others and paved the way for the leaders of tomorrow.
Eligibility - this is a closed category and the winner will be decided by the judging panel.
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Recognising a female led business that stands out as an inspiration to other businesses. The winner of this award will have demonstrated consistent growth, a strong financial performance, understands its customer, has an engaged workforce with effective leadership and is continually innovating to support future growth.
Eligibility - this category is open to any female led business with an office based in Sussex, Surrey, Kent or Hampshire.
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Recognising a female led business that has demonstrated outstanding achievements in all aspects of their business. The business will illustrate strong growth, innovation and leadership as well as a clear vision.
Eligibility - this category is open to any female led business that has an annual turnover of over £2million and has an office based in Sussex, Surrey, Kent or Hampshire.
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Recognising a female led business that has demonstrated outstanding achievements in all aspects of their business. The business will illustrate strong growth, innovation and leadership as well as a clear vision.
Eligibility - this category is open to any female led business that has an annual turnover of under £2million and has an office based in Sussex, Surrey, Kent or Hampshire.
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Recognising a female led business that through outstanding vision and leadership, has achieved significant and sustained growth over a three-year period.
Eligibility - this category is open to a female led business that demonstrates growth over a three-year period (January 2022 - January 2025) and has an office based in Sussex, Surrey, Kent or Hampshire.
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Recognising a female led business that has created a healthy and supportive work environment with a genuine commitment to the wellbeing of its employees.
Eligibility - this category is open to any female led business with an office based in Sussex, Surrey, Kent or Hampshire.
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Recognising a start-up business, founded by a woman, with entrepreneurial aptitude, vision, ambition, drive and commercial acumen to build a successful enterprise. A new business that is doing great things and roaring ahead in the building of a future Company of the Year.
Eligibility - this category is open to any female led business with an office based in Sussex, Surrey, Kent or Hampshire. The business must have started to trade no earlier than December 2021 and no later than June 2024. Nominations for this award can be from the entrant themselves or a third party.
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Recognising a female led business that demonstrates an ongoing commitment to improving its standards of customer service. The winner will have implemented successful customer service strategies and recognised opportunities that have had a significant impact on customer experience.
Eligibility - this category is open to any female led business with an office based in Sussex, Surrey, Kent or Hampshire.
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Recognising a female led business whose contribution to society makes a substantial difference to the lives of others, demonstrates support for the local community and for others less fortunate.
Eligibility - this category is open to any female led business with an office based in Sussex, Surrey, Kent or Hampshire.