Athena Awards 2024

The Athena Awards are a celebration of the incredible women entrepreneurs and leaders who are making a significant impact in the business community of Aberdeen. We firmly believe that their accomplishments deserve to be acknowledged and celebrated. By recognizing these women, we hope to inspire others and create a more inclusive and supportive environment for women in business.

The Awards will take place on Friday 15th November 2024 showcasing and celebrating the achievements and contributions of outstanding women entrepreneurs and leaders in the region.

Together, let's honour the achievements of women in business and pave the way for a brighter future.

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Dates to Remember

13th May Nominations open

9th August Nominations close

6th September Shortlist announced

w/c 23rd & 30th September Judging interviews

18th October Finalists contacted and announced

15th November Athena Awards 2024, The Chester Hotel, Aberdeen, 12pm-6pm

Athena Awards 2024 Categories

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.
Women in Finance Award

The BWC Aberdeen 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.
Women in Finance Award sponsored by Buchan Wealth Management
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.
Hair, Beauty and Fashion Award sponsored by Bloom, Aberdeen
Women in Law Award

The BWC Aberdeen 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Women in the 3rd Sector Award sponsored by QA Vehicle Solutions
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

It is free to enter the awards.
Nominations can be made on someone’s behalf or by the nominee themself.
It is not necessary to be a member of BWC Aberdeen to enter the awards, but membership offers many benefits.
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.
All nominations must be submitted by 6pm, Friday 9th August 2024. We will not accept any late entries.
We will make contact with those shortlisted by Friday 6th September 2024.