The NatWest everywoman Awards 2008

Nominations for the NatWest everywoman Awards 2008 are now closed. Please check back for news of finalists.

Entrance Criteria

• The Artemis, Demeter, Athena, Hera categories are open to any female business owner whether they operate as a limited company, sole trader, or in partnership with others.
  
  
• Entrants must however:
  
  • be able to demonstrate that they are the key owner of the business 
    
  • have been in business for longer than 12 months*
    
    
• Entrants must provide:
  
  • a validation of their business via a reference from a certified business professional i.e. Qualified Accountant, Business Advisor or Bank Manager 
    
  • financial information about their business, such as annual turnover
    
    
• A nomination form will need to be completed for each entrant. The information provided will be disclosed only to the judges and the staff of everywoman on a strictly confidential basis.
  
  
• Previous applicants to the everywoman Awards are invited to reapply, and will need to complete a new nomination form with up-to-date information about their business.
  
  
• A shortlist of finalists will be agreed in early October and all finalists will need to attend an interview on Thursday 16 October 2008. Entrants must ensure that they are available for the interview and the Awards ceremony before entering the Awards.
  
  
• There will be one winner per category and one recipient of the NatWest everywoman Award. The judges’ decision will be final and no correspondence will be entered into before or after the judging.
  
• The everywoman Awards will culminate in an Awards ceremony on Wednesday 3 December 2008 at the Dorchester, Park Lane, London, W1K 1QA.
  
  
• Closing date for entries is Friday 29 August 2008

The Spirit of everywoman Award

We invite you to nominate a woman who has:

• been a positive influence on women in business, a woman who has not compromised
  her own values in the pursuit of success.
  
• been a pioneer in her field, a woman whose achievements have broken new ground for
  women in business.
  
• been an exemplary role model, inspiring those around her to fulfil their business
  ambitions.
  
• dedicated her time and expertise, or created opportunities, for other women to
  advance.
  
• achieved success in business and invested time in paving the way for others to follow.
  

• Closing date for nominations is 30 September 2008.
  
• The finalist must be available to attend the everywoman Awards ceremony on Wednesday 3 December 2008 at the Dorchester, Park Lane, London, W1K 1QA.
  

The easiest way to enter the Spirit of everywoman Award is to complete an online nomination form >>

*Please note that entrants must have been in business for a minimum of 12 months as of 13 October 2008