The everywoman Awards showcase the achievements of female entrepreneurs at different stages of their lives and careers. The award categories are inspired by the ancient Greek goddesses who were feminine archetypes of courage, determination, perseverance, wisdom and strength – the very qualities needed to succeed as a woman in business.

The Artemis Award

Artemis is Goddess of the Hunt and Protector of Youth. This award is given to the most inspirational woman running a business who is aged 25 or under.

View the winners and previous year's finalists of the Artemis award.

The Demeter Award

Demeter is Goddess of the Harvest. The Demeter Award will go to the most inspirational woman running a business who is aged between 26 and 35.

View the winners and previous year's finalists of the Demeter award.

The Athena Award

Athena is the Goddess of Wisdom. This award is given to the most inspirational woman running a business who is aged between 36 and 49.

View the winners and previous year's finalists of the Athena award.

The Hera Award

Hera is the Queen of Goddesses and her wisdom and ability to inspire provide the basis for this award. This award is given to the most inspirational woman running a business who is aged 50 or over.

View the winners and previous year's finalists of the Hera award.

The NatWest everywoman Award

The NatWest everywoman Award recognises the most passionate and dedicated woman business owner who the judges feel has overcome significant challenges to achieve outstanding business success. The award winner will be selected from the finalists of the four categories listed above.

View the winners and previous year's finalists of the NatWest everywoman award.

The everywoman Iris Award

Iris is messenger of the gods and the personal messenger of Hera, Queen of the Gods. This award will go to the woman whose business growth and success has been greatly improved, through successful implementation and use of IT & communications. The award winner will be selected from the finalists of the four categories.

View the winners of the everywoman Iris Award

The Spirit of everywoman Award

Honouring one woman who has changed the landscape for women in business, The 'Spirit of everywoman' Award recognises the significant contribution of a woman whose determination, commitment and dedication has changed the landscape for women in business in the UK.

View the winners of the Spirit of everywoman Award

The everywoman Ambassador Award

The everywoman Ambassador Award is awarded to a successful woman whose achievements and high profile are inspiring more young women to excel. Our research shows that 90% of young women agree that high profile women are playing a positive role in encouraging more women to achieve success.

View the 2007 winner of the everywoman Ambassador Award