About Business Women Scotland

Founded during the 2009 financial crisis, Business Women Scotland (BWS) was established to provide a vital platform for women in business, offering them a voice and valuable opportunities to connect within the business and corporate world. Since then, BWS has grown into a thriving community, supporting women entrepreneurs, professionals, and leaders in their journey to success.

What We Do…

At BWS, we champion the success of women across key professional sectors. Our awards programmes shine a spotlight on outstanding women who are driving innovation, leadership, and impact within their industries.

Our sector-focused awards include:

  • BWS Top 100 Awards – Celebrating the achievements of Scotland’s most inspiring businesswomen.

  • Women in Finance Awards – Recognising excellence in the financial sector.

  • BWS Women in Law Awards - Recognising excellence in the legal sector

  • Programme for Growth - supporting businesses at the scale stage in their business development.

Business Women Connections

In 2022, Lynne Kennedy MBE launched Business Women Connections, a franchise business aimed at expanding the reach of BWS across the UK. Our vision is to establish a franchise in every major city, providing women in business with a powerful network, mentorship, and resources to help them succeed.

Our Vision

We are committed to empowering women at every stage of their professional journeys. Through our events, mentoring programs, and educational courses, we strive to help our members achieve their ambitions and build meaningful connections that lead to long-term success.

We look forward to welcoming you to our community and supporting you on your business journey.

Kind Regards,
Lynne Kennedy MBE
Founder, Business Women Scotland