BWC Aberdeen Athena Awards 2025
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 14th November 2025 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 – Nomination Open
15th August – Nominations Close
8th September – Shortlist Announced
W/C 22nd and 29th September – Judging Interviews
13th October – Finalists contacted and announced
14th November – Athena Awards 2025, Hilton Aberdeen TECA
Athena Awards 2025 Categories
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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
This Award showcases creative talent and celebrates a woman who has made an outstanding impact on the business landscape in Scotland. This category includes women working across all areas of Law including Property.
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 showcases creative talent and celebrates a woman who has made an outstanding impact on the business landscape in Scotland. This category includes women working across all areas of Hair, Beauty and Fashion.
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. This category is also open to women in a consultancy role within these sectors.
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Women in Law Award
This Award showcases creative talent and celebrates a woman who has made an outstanding impact on the business landscape in Scotland.
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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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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Women in Business Support and Consultancy Award
his Award showcases women who work as self employed Consultants supporting individuals in areas such as IT, Business Coaching, HR, Property, Estate Agency, Marketing, Social Media, 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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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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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.
Buy your tickets for the Athena Awards now
Athena Awards 2025
Friday 14th November 2025
Hilton Aberdeen TECA
Individual: £120
Members: £110
*Members must use their members discount code at checkout in order to receive reduced price
Award Judges
To be announced
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 not necessary to be a member of BWC Aberdeen to enter the awards, but membership offers many benefits.
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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, Friday 15th August 2025. We will not accept any late entries.
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We will make contact with those shortlisted by Friday 8th September 2025.