Get Ready for the Glasgow Athena Awards 2025!
Nominations are open NOW!
Mark your calendars for Thursday 20th February 2025, as we roll out the red carpet to celebrate Glasgow’s most inspiring women in business! The BWC Glasgow Athena Awards are all about recognising the fierce female entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs that showcase leadership, innovation, and impact. Whether they’re leading bold startups or shaking things up in the corporate world, these women are making a difference—and now’s the time to celebrate them!
Why the Athena Awards Are Unmissable
The Awards shine a well-deserved spotlight on the women who inspire us all to think bigger and do better. From creative startups to transformative corporate leaders, these awards celebrate the determination, passion, and achievements of women who inspire others to rise. Whether you’re a founder, innovator, or leader within a company, your contributions matter.
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Dates to Remember
9th September: Nominations open
18th November: Nominations close
w/c 25th November: Shortlisting
w/c 2nd December: Shortlist contacted
w/c 9th December: Final judging session / Finalists announced
20th February: Athena Awards 2025
Athena Awards 2025 Categories
Do you know a woman who’s breaking barriers, achieving excellence, or making a difference in business? Nominate her today! We’re looking for inspiring nominations from across Glasgow and the surrounding area and we need YOUR help to find them. By nominating someone, you’re not just recognising her achievements—you’re joining a powerful movement of women lifting each other up.
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The Hospitality, Food, Drink and Tourism Award
This Award showcases women who work in the broadest hospitality industry sector.
The nominated woman will be a business owner (with at least 50% ownership) OR an employee within a business or organisation and the business must be registered in Scotland. This Award is also open to all self employed consultants supporting businesses.
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Women in Finance Award
The Woman in Finance Award celebrates the achievements of women in the financial advice community as well as those in the financial services sector.
The nominated woman can be a business owner (with at least 50% ownership) OR an employee within a business or organisation and the business must be registered in Scotland.
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Hair, Beauty and Fashion Award
This award recognises and showcases the creative talent in Scotland and recognises a woman who has made an outstanding impact on the business landscape in Scotland.
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Women in Law Award
The Woman in Law Award recognises women who are both excelling in their areas of practice and are using their positions as role models to shape the legal profession, pressing for the changes needed to ensure women working in the law are able to thrive, grow, develop and lead this industry.
This category also recognises the women within 'property' within the area. This includes estate agency, leasing and direct selling of properties.
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The Health, Wellbeing and Lifestyle Award
This Award showcases women who work within the health, fitness, personal coaching or supports everyone in their lifestyle (eg., interior design, home staging, etc.)
The nominated woman will be a business owner (with at least 50% ownership) OR an employee within a business or organisation and the business must be registered in Scotland.
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The Rising Star Award
This Award showcases a young woman who is taking the local area by storm and is one to watch!
The nominated woman will be a business owner (with at least 50% ownership) OR an employee within a business or organisation and the business must be registered in Scotland.
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Women in Business Support and Consultancy Award
This Award showcases women who work as self employed Consultants supporting individuals in areas such as IT, Business Coaching, etc).
The nominated woman will be a business owner (with at least 50% ownership) OR an employee within a business or organisation and the business must be registered in Scotland. This Award is also open to all self employed consultants supporting businesses within this sector.
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Women in PR, Marketing and Communications Award
This Award showcases women who work hard to ensure their clients or stakeholders have excellent PR, Marketing and Comms across all media platforms.
The nominated woman will be a business owner (with at least 50% ownership) OR an employee within a business or organisation and the business must be registered in Scotland. This Award is also open to all self employed consultants supporting businesses.
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Women in the 3rd Sector Award
This Award showcases women who work in the challenging 3rd Sector environment.
The nominated woman will be a business owner (with at least 50% ownership) OR an employee within a business or organisation and the business must be registered in Scotland. This Award is also open to all self employed consultants supporting businesses within this sector.
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Inspirational Woman of the Year
This Award showcases creative talent and celebrates a woman who has made an outstanding impact on the business landscape in Scotland. The nominated woman will have to display outstanding achievements in their field of work along with evidence of supporting the community she works within.
The nominated woman can be a business owner (with at least 50% ownership) OR an employee within a business or organisation and the business must be registered in Scotland.
FAQ’s
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It is free to enter the awards.
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Nominations can be made on someone’s behalf or by the nominee themself.
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If the nominee meets the criteria, they can be entered into more than one awards category.
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It is necessary for the business to be registered in Scotland, however we will also accept entries if the business or person has a head office outside of Scotland but is based in Scotland.
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All nominations must be submitted by 6pm, 18th November 2024. Late entries will not be accepted.
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We will make contact with those shortlisted w/c 2nd December 2024.
Our Judges
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*To be announced*
Grab Your Tickets Before They’re Gone!
With only 200 tickets up for grabs, don’t wait! This is your chance to be part of Glasgow’s most exciting night for women in business. Get ready for an unforgettable evening of celebration, connection, and community
Why You NEED to Be There
Make connections that matter: Rub shoulders with Glasgow’s business leaders and visionaries
Celebrate extraordinary achievements: Watch the best and brightest women in business take the stage
Feel the energy: This event is all about empowerment, inspiration, and celebrating success
BWC Glasgow Athena Awards 2025
Thursday 20th February 2025
voco Grand Central Glasgow
Individual: £99
Table of 10: £990
*Members should use their members discount code at checkout in order to receive reduced price.
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