This award is intended to recognise businesses that prioritise giving back. We aim to celebrate those who not only focus on profits and turnover but also maintain a strong social conscience. Whether you contribute to community projects, champion environmental causes, or advocate for social change, we want to honour your efforts. We will be looking for businesses that can showcase their key corporate social responsibility achievements, demonstrating how they have made invaluable contributions both to their business and the broader community.

This award is open to members only and is a self-nomination award.

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For any female-led business operating in Scotland across any sector, we want to celebrate your venture. We will be looking for businesses that have successfully launched and capitalised on market opportunities while building a solid and sustainable foundation for future growth.

This award is open to members only and is a self-nomination award.

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This award recognises a business that operates from physical premises and uses that space to create a strong customer, client, visitor or community experience. Judges will be looking for evidence of a well-run business, strong presentation, customer focus, resilience, visibility and the role the premises play in the success of the business.

This award is open to members only and is a self-nomination award.

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This award will honour a Scottish businesswoman or a woman in business in Scotland. We aim to celebrate  outstanding achievements, whether running a business or in the employment of a business. We're seeking to recognise a woman who has embraced opportunities, regardless of the business type or industry. We invite you to share your remarkable journey with us.

This award is open to members only and is a self-nomination award.

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This award recognises a coach or consultant who has made a meaningful difference to their clients, customers or community through their expertise, guidance and support. Judges will be looking for evidence of specialist knowledge, client impact, professional integrity, business progress and a clear approach to delivering value.

This award is open to members only and is a self-nomination award.

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This award will honour a woman who has consistently empowered and assisted women in their industry to advance and achieve notable success throughout her career. Judges seek visionary individuals who embody a comprehensive approach, showcasing qualities such as entrepreneurial spirit, exceptional leadership, resilience in overcoming challenges, forward-thinking vision, outstanding business acumen, and authenticity in all aspects of their endeavours.

This award is open to Members only. Third-party nominations only.

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This award recognises a micro business (under £90k turnover) that shows strength, clarity, commitment and impact. Judges will be looking for evidence of a well-run business, strong customer focus, resilience, progress and potential.

This award is open to members only and is a self-nomination award.

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Open to businesses that are less than 3 years old on 31st December 2026. 

This award recognises a new business that has shown strong early progress, clear ambition and the potential to grow. Judges will be looking for evidence of a strong idea, a clear market, early achievements, resilience and a thoughtful approach to building the business.

This award is open to members only and is a self-nomination award.

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If the past few years have taught us anything, it's that we truly can't predict what lies ahead. This award aims to honour a business or businesswoman who has proactively adapted or transformed their operations to meet necessary changes.

This award is open to members only and is a self-nomination award.

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This award recognises a business that is actively growing and building strong foundations for the future. Judges will be looking for evidence of progress, ambition, leadership, resilience, customer demand and a clear approach to sustainable growth.

This award is open to members only and is a self-nomination award.

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The ASB have been honouring and celebrating the achievements and contributions of inspirational women in business and the wider community for over 5 years. This award is for those women who are inspirational within their chosen field. Judges are looking for evidence of inspirational leadership. This doesn't need to mean that they run their own business.

This award is open to members and non-members and should be submitted by a third party.

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These awards are only open to affiliate group members and will be submitted by the respective affiliate group committee.

This award is decided and awarded by the current president at the time of the ceremony.