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Sponsored by Age Concern Central Lancashire

The Retail Business award is open to businesswomen running a successful retail outlet. This includes those selling from a bricks and mortar shop, online via your website or other ecommerce platforms or selling directly to customers at markets and expos.

The judges will be looking for information around the following aspects:

• The inspiration behind the business creation
• Achievements and challenges to date
• Future plans
• The drive and passion behind the business

If your business achievements are impressive and your customers' experience is part of your mission, then this is the award for you!

Sponsored by Lakeland Inns 

The Hospitality Industry award is open to women working in the hospitality industry. This includes food and drink, accommodation, tourism and leisure. Serving the public demands a high calibre of customer service, high quality products and excellent standards. The business will have shown how they meet these qualities for their customers. We are looking for a successful female led business that excels in this sector.

The judges will be looking for information around the following aspects:

• The inspiration behind the business creation
• Achievements and challenges to date
• Future plans
• The drive and passion behind the business

If your business achievements are impressive, then this is the award for you!

Sponsored by ITS Technology

The Internet Industry award is open to any sized business. There is no limit as to how long you have been trading or whether you're a sole trader, business owner or team member working online. This category is for businesses who operate e-commerce websites, online tuition courses, create software, website design, digital marketing, social media marketing, app creators, podcast creators/operators and more.

We are looking for creativity and initiative in this area. You may provide services, products or help others to improve their digital footprint. 

• The judges will be looking for information around the following aspects:
• The inspiration behind the business creation
• Achievements and challenges to date
• Future plans
• The drive and passion behind the business

If your business achievements are impressive then this award is for you.

Sponsored by Blackpool and The Fylde College

The Young Entrepreneur category is open to ladies 30 years of age and under. Taking the leap into Enterprise can be a daunting prospect for many women and we would like to recognise those bright young sparks that have successfully established a business from an early age.

We would like to gift one complimentary ticket to each Young Entrepreneur finalist this year to show our support of the younger generation and to mark our 10^th anniversary.

The judges will be looking for information around the following aspects:

• The inspiration behind the business creation
• Achievements and challenges to date
• Future plans
• The drive and passion behind the business

So, to win an Enterprise Vision Award for your business, why not ENTER this award?

Sponsored by Two Zero

The Business Woman of the Year award is one of the most coveted EVA. This award is not restricted to business size or type. We are looking for a woman who has shown initiative, excellent leadership with a proven track record of outstanding achievements in terms of business growth and acumen.

They may have contributed to a change in perception of women in the workplace and be an excellent role model to their colleagues and peers.

Judges will be looking in particular for:

• Entrepreneurial / business accomplishments
• Exemplary leadership
• Overcoming key challenges
• Strong financial performance / growth
• Role model for other women

If you are a woman whose business achievements are impressive, then this is the award for you!

Sponsored by Pink Link

The Inspirational Woman of the Year award is given to an individual who inspires others. We can be inspired by many things, from challenges that have been overcome to acts of kindness and selflessness. Words, innovation, action, determination, creativity, positivity, all inspire us in many ways.

This award is given to a woman who evokes these emotions and actions in others.

The judges will be looking in particular for:

• Entrepreneurship: founder/leader of business, the driving force behind success through pioneering approach
• Role model for other women; mentoring, succession planning, pushing boundaries, relationship building with colleagues and employees

If you are that woman whose achievements are impressive and inspirational then this award is for you.

Sponsored by United Utilities, the Customer Service award is for those of you who have a customer focused business. You could be front facing or may be communicating with clients virtually by telephone or online.

This award recognises the company that has the customer at the centre of their business. They will be able to demonstrate how their customer service exceeds expectations and is above and beyond that of their competitors.

The judges will be looking for information around the following aspects:

• The inspiration behind the business creation
• Achievements and challenges to date
• Future plans
• The drive and passion behind the business

So, if your customers' experience is part of your mission, then enter now.

Sponsored by Risk Support Services

This category is for those businesses that enjoy developing others through Training and Coaching.

This award will be given to a Training or Coaching company or individual who has excelled in the industry by helping others to improve their skills and capabilities. 

Regardless of size or type of business you may enter this category if you develop the skills of others.

The judges will be looking for information around the following aspects:

• The inspiration behind the business creation
• Achievements and challenges to date
• Future plans
• The drive and passion behind the business

So if passing on your knowledge and skills to others drives you on you should enter now!

Sponsored by October Creative

Are you working in a Creative Industry?

You may be designing, creating, building, on small or large scales. The Creative Industry category is open to those who work in graphic design, advertising, PR, marketing, video, photography, fashion, film set design, filmmakers...if you use your creative flair, this is the category for you.

Businesses, freelancers and in-house creative teams may enter.

The judges will be looking for information around the following aspects:

• The inspiration and creative flair behind the business
• Achievements and challenges to date
• Future plans including innovative creative development
• The drive and passion behind the business

So if you just love being creative, then this award if for you.

Sponsored by LH Recruitment

The Family Business award will recognise a family run business where the woman holds a key role within the business, which ultimately impacts on its success.

The judges will be looking for information around the following aspects:

• The inspiration behind the business
• Achievements and challenges to date
• Future plans
• The drive and passion behind the business

If your family business achievements are impressive then this award is for you.

Sponsored by Yellowphin

The Solo Business award is open to those women who works on her own and has no employees.

Many ladies start and run a business on their own as it often suits their lifestyle plans. 

This is not business industry specific and whether you are a sole trader or limited business you may still enter this category.

The judges will be looking for information around the following aspects:

• The inspiration to become self employed
• Achievements and challenges to date
• Future plans
• The drive and passion behind the business

If your business achievements are impressive then this award is for you.

Sponsored by Chorley Council

New Business of the Year is open to any sized business that has been trading for up to three years. Regardless of employees and business sector we are looking for a New Business that has successfully launched and is not only maintaining, but also flourishing in its area of business.

The judges will be looking for information around the following aspects:

• The inspiration behind the business creation
• Achievements and challenges to date
• Future plans
• The drive and passion behind the business

If your business achievements are impressive then this award is for you.

Sponsored by Unique Homecare. If you work with people to make them feel better, the Health and Wellbeing award could be for you!

Working with the physical health and wellbeing of people is an important service and many women provide nutritional, holistic or physical activities within this sector. The beauty industry provides many services that not only make us look good but also feel more confident about ourselves. Hair salons, beauty treatments, cosmetic surgery, aesthetics, dental improvements to name a few, they all play a part in the Health and Wellbeing industry. This category is open to individuals, private and public organisations including (but not limited to) personal trainers, salon owners, mobile operators, nutritionists, opticians, physiotherapists, GPs, pharmacies, home care, hospitals, health clubs, creators of beauty, skincare or wellbeing products.

The judges will be looking for information around the following aspects:

• The inspiration behind the business creation
• Achievements and challenges to date
• Future Plans
• The drive and passion behind the business

So for the wellbeing of your business, why not enter this award!

Sponsored by the Porsche Centre Preston, the Professional Services category is open to ladies offering services for business & personal clients. These include solicitors, estate agents, GPs, accountants, financial planners, event organisers, HR services etc.

It is not restricted by size of company and an individual can be awarded as well as a woman working within a larger firm. It is also not specific to business sectors and the above are just a guide to the types of businesses that have entered previously.

This award will be given to a woman who excels in her professional field of expertise.

The judges will be looking for information around the following aspects:

• The inspiration behind choosing the profession
• Achievements and challenges to date
• Future plans and development
• The drive and passion behind the business

So if you are paving the way for professionals, enter now!

The Beauty Industry has expanded greatly and many ladies work within various aspects including hair salons, beauty treatments, cosmetic surgery, aesthetics, dental improvements, creators of beauty products, skincare to name a few. It provides many opportunities for enterprises and ladies within this industry whether mobile or operating from a salon or spa.

The judges will be looking for information around the following aspects:

• The inspiration behind the business creation
• Achievements and challenges to date
• Future plans
• The drive and passion behind the business

So to win a beautiful EVA for your business, why not enter this award?

Sponsored by Sundown Solutions Ltd

The Small Business Award is open to female-owned businesses with 25 employees or less. This category is open to any business sector and will be awarded to the company that demonstrates all-round excellence in business.

You can enter your business regardless of how long you have been established.

The judges will be looking for information around the following aspects:

• The inspiration behind the business creation
•  Achievements and challenges to date
• Future plans
• The drive and passion behind the business

If your business achievements are impressive, then this is the award for you!

Sponsored by Blackpool Transport

The Charity of the Year award is open to charities, CICs, not-for-profit businesses, social enterprises, voluntary organisations and individual fundraisers.

The winner of this category will have shown outstanding service to its beneficiaries, promoted and raised its cause and have been clear in goals and strategy.

The judges will be looking for information around the following aspects:

• The impact your activities have made
• Achievements and challenges to date
• Future plans
• The drive and passion behind raising the profile of the cause

To celebrate our 10^th year and reward the charity we will gift a free ticket to each finalist of this category.

Sponsored by Stanmore Insurance

The Employee of the Year award is open to public and private sectors. This is an opportunity for employers to nominate their female employees who have shown dedication and excellence.

The judges will be looking for information around the following aspects:

• How the employee has gone above and beyond what is expected
• Achievements and challenges to date
• Future plans
• The drive and passion behind the employee

If you want to recognise the dedication, loyalty and impressive service, nominate your employee here.