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the awards - your questions answered

Who are the hosts?

The North East Woman Entrepreneur of the Year Awards are hosted by Women Into the Network (WIN). 

What are the awards all about?

The North East Woman Entrepreneur of the Year Awards were established to recognise and reward the tremendous contribution being made to the North East economy by women.  These Awards are specifically targeted at women owning small and medium enterprises in the region.  We want to recognise those women who have shown creativity, determination, dedication, courage and of course entrepreneurial skills and talent.   We are looking at women who have made a difference and made their business a success!  The Awards help raise the profile of women in the region who in turn, act as role models to help inspire other women to become entrepreneurs. 

Why have a separate awards ceremony for women?

Many years ago, when WIN was first launched, women rarely entered business awards.  When they did – and won, they were called Businessman of the Year!

We want to show that there ARE successful women in business and ensure they are recognised for their success and achievements.  We look forward to the day when we are outdone by our own success and there will no longer be a need for a separate awards ceremony for women.  However, until we see barriers falling, equal numbers of men and women starting businesses and winning awards, we will continue to promote our enterprising women.

Who should enter?

Women who have set up or taken over an independently owned business in the North East, young and old, from all areas of the business community and from a variety of backgrounds and sectors. In a nutshell, we are looking for women who have made an impact, a woman performing a key role in business.  Details of the North East Woman Entrepreneur of the Year Awards 2009 will be available soon.

Why we need to encourage women to come forward?

Women are natural communicators but don’t shout about their achievements – the Awards help them to do that and celebrate their success.   We encourage women to 'blow their own trumpet' by self nominating and receiving the recognition they deserve.  We have received a record number of nominations over the last two years, so we are seeing more women coming forward.   Encouragement and support from friends, colleagues and nominating organisations did go a long way to help raise the number of entries from women in the region.

If you know someone whom you think should be nominated for one of the award categories whether it be for a brilliant idea or a social mission then go to Awards 2008 to review the category information from last year.  Details of the North East Woman Entrepreneur of the Year Awards 2009 will be available soon.


What are the award categories?

Go to Awards 2008 to review the category information from last year.  Details of the North East Woman Entrepreneur of the Year Awards 2009 will be available soon.

What is the process?

  • Awards officially launched and entries accepted. 
  • Selection of nomination events – a chance to hear what the judges are looking for and tips from previous winners
  • Closing date and shortlisting takes place
  • Shortlisted candidates informed
  • Final judging
  • Awards ceremony and dinner

Where can I get the nomination form?

The nomination form for 2009 will be available to download soon.  In the meantime, review the 2008 form at Awards 2008.

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