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Woman Founder CEO of the Year Award
For a woman who founded and now leads her business as chief executive
About this category
The Woman Founder CEO of the Year Award recognises a woman who founded and now leads her business as chief executive.
The judges look at the journey from idea to business, growth achieved and the team she has built.
Eligibility
Open to women who are chief executives in any sector, of organisations based in or serving the region. Self-nominations and nominations made by others are both welcome.
Judging criteria
- Entries are judged on the journey from idea to business
- Growth achieved and the team she has built
Qualitative criteria
- What they set out to achieve as chief executive
- The decisions that made the difference
- How their people and stakeholders describe their leadership
Metrics
- Results in figures for the last one to three years
- People, customers or communities affected
- Recognition already received
Additional criteria
- Include a short account of the achievement
- The results in figures and a word from a board member
- Colleague or client
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