The 11th Annual North East Woman Entrepreneur of the Year Awards 2010
Calling all female entrepreneurs…….Do you want to be recognised for your achievements?
Entry is now open for the 2010 WIN Awards. If you run a business in any sector, of any size, shape or turnover, we want to hear your story. It doesn't matter if you're just starting or you've been trading for years, there's a category for you - and entering couldn't be easier.
A WIN Awards is a major accolade, which could really open doors for your business - so please don't be shy, or put off your entry until next year. Just remember you've got to be in it to WIN it!
Good luck and we look forward to seeing you at the awards night itself.
Essential info
- Date:
- 19th November 2010
- Entries Close:
- 18th September 2010
Award Categories
- Best New Business
- The Susan Dobson Award for Entrepreneurship
- Young Entrepreneur of the Year
- Best Small Business
- Best Retail Business
- Best Creative Business
- Best Home Based Business
- Best use of Technology
- Best Rural Business
- Best Social Enterprise
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Best New Business
This Award will go to a woman who has launched a new venture with passion, enthusiasm and an unwavering desire to succeed.
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The Susan Dobson Award for Entrepreneurship
This Flagship Award is given in honour of a truly remarkable entrepreneur, Susan Dobson. The Award, sponsored by The Susan Dobson Memorial Fund
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Young Entrepreneur of the Year
Vitality, ambition and determination are important in every business. This Award is for the Young Entrepreneur of the Year, under 30 who can add talent to the equation.
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Best Small Business
Durham County Council are proud to sponsor this new Award which welcomes entries from all businesses with less than 50 employees.
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Best Retail Business
This Award welcomes entries from all retailers or franchisees trading for 2 years or more. The entrants will show a strong financial performance, store innovation and most importantly, excellent customer service
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Best Creative Business
Spacecraft have chosen to sponsor Best Creative Business. This is an exciting and rapidly expanding sector where the North East has seen many new and developing creative businesses' arise.
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Best Home Based Business
Women Into the Network Ltd is delighted to be associated with this Award introduced in 2009 to recognise and celebrate the ever-increasing number of women turning towards home-based entrepreneurship.
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Best use of Technology
Technological innovation is the hallmark of many successful businesses – and there are few companies for whom technology isn’t essential to strong business performance.
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Best Rural Business
Helped by access to new technologies many rural-based women are now exploiting new business opportunities.
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Best Social Enterprise
North East Social Enterprise Partnership (NESEP) are pleased to sponsor an Award which recognises women who combine strong entrepreneurial skills with a positive social mission.
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