BWS Top 100 Awards

31st October 2025 | voco Grand Central, Glasgow

Scotland is home to so many incredible women, whether working within organisations or running their own businesses, who truly deserve recognition for their achievements and contributions. That’s why we created the BWS Top 100 List — to celebrate these worthy women and the amazing businesses they lead.

Whether you know a phenomenal businesswoman deserving of recognition or you are one yourself, these awards provide a platform for acknowledging outstanding contributions. Nominate a colleague or showcase your own accomplishments – let's shine a spotlight on the inspiring women shaping the country’s business landscape.

The Awards lunch serves as a platform for collaboration, fostering an environment where ideas are exchanged and new ventures are born. Join us as we raise a toast to their achievements and embrace the power of entrepreneurship and the remarkable women who embody it.


Timeline

12th June - Nominations open

29th August - Nominations close

9th September - Judging

24th September - 2025 Top 100 listing announced

31st October - BWS Top 100 Awards, voco Grand Central, 12pm - 4pm

How It Works

The process is simple and inclusive. Anyone can nominate or self-nominate to be featured on the list. If you believe someone deserves to be recognised, you can submit a nomination on their behalf. We then reach out to nominees to confirm they’re happy to be considered.

Our judges carefully review all nominations and select the final Top 10, who will be revealed at the Awards Lunch on 31st October 2025.

The Process

To apply, businesswomen can be nominated or enter themselves via the online entry form below.

If nominating on someone’s behalf, we ask that you submit their contact details using the correct form below, and we’ll reach out to them to complete the required questions.

The closing date for applications 29th August 2025.

The top 100 will be announced on the 24th of September 2025. The top 10 and overall winner will be announced at the awards lunch on the 31st October.

Celebrating Scotland's Top 100 Women in Business

A platform for dreams to be nutured and ideas to take flight

Join us for an afternoon of inspiration, recognition, and celebration.

The day kicks off at 12 PM with a welcome drinks reception, offering a chic and relaxed setting to mingle with fellow guests, spark meaningful conversations, and set the tone for an empowering experience.

Guiding us through the day’s festivities is the wonderful Edward Reid, With Edward at the helm, you can look forward to an exciting afternoon of award presentations and entertainment.

Savor a delicious two course lunch, enjoy dynamic networking opportunities, and celebrate the remarkable women making waves in the world of finance.

The celebrations don’t end at 4pm —join us in the Champagne Bar, where the bubbles (and the conversation) will keep flowing.

Edward Reid

Event Details

When: Friday 31st October 2025, 12:00 - 16:00

Where: voco Grand Central Glasgow

Tickets: Individual: £100 | Table of 10: £1,000

What’s included

  • Arrival drink

  • Delicious 2 course lunch

  • Entertainment

  • Awards programme

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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 to enter the awards

  • 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 29th August 2025. We will not accept any late entries

  • We will make contact with those shortlisted w/c 15th September 2025

BWS Top 100 Awards Disclaimer

The BWS Women in Finance Awards are organised by Business Women Scotland, SC373516 .

Confidentiality and Data Protection

All information submitted as part of the BWS Top 100 Awards nomination process will be treated with the strictest confidence. Information provided will only be shared with the designated judging panel, appointed by Business Women Scotland (BWS), for the purposes of assessing nominations.

BWS is not involved in the judging process and does not influence the panel's decisions at any point.

Verification and Validation

All business information submitted as part of the BWS Top 100 Awards nomination process will be verified for accuracy. This includes validating nominee details and business information with Companies House records to ensure eligibility and compliance. BWS reserves the right to perform these checks and may request additional information if necessary.

Judging Panel Confidentiality Agreement

Each judge on the panel will review and sign a confidentiality agreement, acknowledging that all information accessed for the awards process is strictly confidential and must not be disclosed to any third parties. Judges are required to adhere to this agreement throughout and after the judging process.

Data Handling and Disposal

Once the awards process has concluded, all business and personal information collected for the purposes of the awards will be securely destroyed, in accordance with data protection regulations.

By participating in the BWS Top 100 Awards, nominees and nominators agree to the terms outlined above.

For any questions regarding these terms, please contact: lynne@bwsltd.co.uk

www.bwsltd.co.uk