BWS Top 100 Awards
What an incredible day! Our BWS Top 100 Awards truly showcased the remarkable talent, innovation, and leadership of women across Scotland. From inspiring entrepreneurs to trailblazing professionals, this year’s finalists represent the very best of Scottish business.
Scotland is filled with exceptional women making a difference every day, and we’re so proud to celebrate your success.
Meet the Winners…
A huge congratulations to everyone who made it into the Top 100, and an extra round of applause to our Top 10 winners — your achievements are nothing short of outstanding.
Overall winner:
Michelle Quadrelli,
Scott & Fyfe
Lifetime Achievement Award:
Liz Cameron,
Chief Executive of Scottish Chamber of Commerce
The 2025 BWS Top 10 revealed…
Marco Paul - Caitlin Barrett
The Adamson - Julie Dalton
Simon Community Scotland – Fiona Williamson
Scott & Fyfe – Michelle Quadrelli
Your GB Events - Gilly Bain
LS Productions - Marie Owen
Positive Qualities Liz Hoskin
The Challenges Group - Angie Lee
Lloyds Banking Group - Jackie Leiper
Special Recognition Award
Calums Cabin - Caroline Speirs
Lifetime Achievement Award:
Liz Cameron – Chief Executive of Scottish Chamber of Commerce
Timeline for Awards 2026
12th June - Nominations open
29th August - Nominations close
9th September - Judging
24th September - Top 100 listing announced
30th October 2026 - 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.
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 2026.
The top 100 will be announced on the 24th of September 2026. The top 10 and overall winner will be announced at the awards lunch on the 31st October.
2024 BWS 100 Awards
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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It is not necessary to be a member of BWC to enter the awards
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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 29th August 2025. We will not accept any late entries
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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