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Awards 2026

The Enterprising Women Awards are an opportunity to celebrate the amazing women in business from across our region.

Our Awards

Business Woman of the Year
This prestigious award is to acknowledge a businesswoman who demonstrates all-round excellence in business.

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Social Commitment Award
A woman who demonstrates an innovative and proactive approach to corporate social responsibility.

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Small Business of the Year
A woman who owns or manages a small organisation and has achieved consistent growth.

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Female Entrepreneur of the Year
A female entrepreneur who can demonstrate the development of her business.

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Female Employee of the Year
A woman that has made a significant difference to an organisation, contributing to its success.

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Team of the Year
A successful team with the leadership and management of a dynamic female leader.

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Innovation Award
Individual women or female led teams who have used, driven, or led innovation within their field.

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Apprentice of the Year
A female apprentice who is working towards or has recently completed her apprenticeship in the past 12 months.

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Developing Leader Award
A woman who has achieved exceptional career growth, with high potential to develop into a future leader.

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Lifetime Achievement Award
A woman or business who has made amazing contributions to business in their region for 10 years or more. This award will be nominated by our panel of judges.

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Enterprising Women Summer Networking and Finalist Announcement

Join us for summer networking at Casa Hotel, Chesterfield on 2 July as we announce the finalists for the 2026 Enterprising Women Awards.

You'll enjoy networking before we announce the finalists for this year's Enterprising Women Awards. This will be followed by a Mediterranean two-course lunch and networking.

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