The search is now on to find the female entrepreneurs who will join
the ranks of past winners; Chrissie Rucker MBE, Jo Malone MBE, Cath
Kidston MBE, Hilary Devey and Dame Mary Perkins as well as the dozens of
other women of all ages, household names of tomorrow, who are leading
successful businesses the length and breadth of the country.
The number of people setting up their own businesses has jumped by
367,000 since the start of the downturn in 2008*, demonstrating how
while necessity may be the mother of invention, a recession can be the
mother of innovation. Every year, these awards demonstrate how women
from all backgrounds are turning to entrepreneurship to realise their
career ambitions. The NatWest everywoman awards raise the profile of
pioneering, innovative, inspiring women whose journeys serve to
encourage others to join the existing 4.2 million business owners in the
UK.
The NatWest everywoman Awards are free to enter and individuals can be nominated or can enter themselves. The core award categories are:
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Artemis- given to the most inspirational woman running a business who is aged 25 or under.
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Demeter– awarded to the most inspirational woman running a business who is aged between 26 and 35.
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Athena– presented to the most inspirational woman running a business who is aged between 36 and 49.
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Hera– for the most inspirational woman running a business who is aged 50 or over.
Specialist categories include:
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Iris -presented to the most inspirational and
successful female entrepreneur who runs a technology business that makes
a difference provides real solutions in the world today and,
ultimately, is instrumental in building a smarter planet.
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