awards 2008

Welcome to the 2008 North East Woman Entrepreneur of the Year Awards

Sponsored by One NorthEast and Business Link

How to Enter?

Go to Categories and Rules of Entry to find out how to enter.  Read the rules of the competition, category information & judging criteria and download the nomination form.  Get inspiration from reading the Case Studies of our past winners!

The Timetable

Entries Accepted - From 29th May - Launch of Awards 

Nomination Events – Summer 2008.  A chance to hear what the judges are looking for and advice from last year’s winners.  An opportunity not to be missed!  Go to the Events Calendar to book a place on the first event

Closing Date for Entries - 5.00pm on Friday 19th September

Shortlisting of Nominations - During 1st week of October

Final Judging - During 3rd week of October

Awards Presentation & Dinner - Friday 21st November 2008

The winners will be announced at an Awards ceremony hosted by Julia Hankin at The Hilton Newcastle Gateshead, Tyne & Wear on Friday 21st November 2008. The evening includes drinks reception, 3-course dinner, live music and excellent opportunities for networking. Join us and celebrate the achievements of our women entrepreneurs.

Ticket prices:     Individual - £65             Table of 12 - £780

Tickets are available from Women Into the Network.

Cancellations
Individual cancellations will be accepted in writing, by email or phone if received 30 days prior to the event.  All fees are forfeited thereafter. 

Guests or organisations reserving full tables will be required to pay a non-refundable 25% deposit upon booking to confirm their table.

The Judging

Final judging will take place before a panel of seven distinguished judges, all of whom have strong links with the region’s business community. The judges’ decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into. Women Into the Network, as organisers, do not get involved in the judging process. This year’s panel will be chaired by Fiona Cruickshank of The Specials Laboratory. 

The Sponsors

One NorthEast

South Tyneside Council

The Journal

The Mailing House Group

Gateshead Council

Arts Council England, North East

Northumberland County Council

University of Teesside

Solutions Recruitment

The Susan Dobson Memorial Fund.  Raised in the North East, Susan Dobson developed a thriving international consultancy. Much of her professional life was driven by the memory of the problems facing the North East following the decline of heavy industries and how those issues could be overcome. She was heavily committed to vocational education and encouraging women in business. Susan sadly died of breast cancer at the age of 47.

The Organisers

Women Into the Network (WIN) is a networking initiative which facilitates the development of women’s businesses.   Our objective is to integrate women into existing and new business networks, acting as a bridge to mainstream support provision.