#WESAwards2022
AWARDS EVENT
Thursday 27 October 2022, voco Grand Central, Glasgow
After a two-year hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic, we're delighted to hold the Women's Enterprise Scotland Awards 2022, as we mark our 10th Anniversary. We're celebrating and recognising the notable contribution women-led businesses make to Scotland's economy.
Congratulations to all the finalists! See the full list here
PROGRAMME
6.30pm Drinks reception
7.30pm Welcome speeches
Welcome from our host, Clare English, followed by a speech from Nicola Sturgeon, First Minister of Scotland, and presentation of the Lifetime Achievement award.
7.45pm Dinner
Three courses followed by tea/coffee
9.30pm Awards 1-5
Adaptive Business of the Year
Collaborative Champion of the Year
Net-Zero Business of the Year, sponsored by Scottish Enterprise
Purpose-led Business of the Year
Embracing Technology Business of the Year, sponsored by HFL Holistic Financial Leadership
10.00pm Speaker
Guest Speaker - Yvette C. Hopkins
10.15pm Awards 6-10
Start-up business of the Year, sponsored by Business Gateway
Funded Business of the Year, sponsored by British Business Bank
Growth Business of the Year, sponsored by Royal Bank of Scotland
Inspiring Leader of the Year
Outstanding Business of the Year, sponsored by HFL Holistic Financial Leadership
10.45pm Final words
11.00pm Networking
Midnight Carriages
Host - Clare English
Clare is a former radio and TV broadcaster. Her career at the BBC spanned three decades, where she presented BBC R4 (PM) and BBC Radio Scotland (Good Morning Scotland).
Clare currently sits on the board of Women’s Enterprise Scotland and is a keen advocate for “equality of opportunity” with specific interest in education and women’s issues.
Currently she curates, produces and presents a podcast series - Ripples- about the unintended consequences of big events or decisions.
RAFFLE COLLECTION WITH ALL PROCEEDS GOING TO THE WOMEN’S FUND FOR SCOTLAND (£10 to enter)
The Women’s Fund for Scotland is delighted to have been selected as charity partner for the WES Awards 2022.
During the evening we will be asking guests to enter our raffle to win one of these fantastic prizes. Good luck and thank you for your support.
Raffle Prizes
Ballintaggart
Two midweek overnight breaks at Ballintaggart Farm
Donated by WES Ambassador Rachel Rowley
PURE Spa
Couples Spa Package
Donated by WES Ambassador Becky Woodhouse
Lily Blanche
Baroque pearls in ivory on a silver chain
Donated by WES Ambassador Gillian Crawford
Message of congratulations from the Women's Fund for Scotland to all the businesses participating in the awards.
Guest Speaker - Yvette C. Hopkins
Senior Executive leader; Board Advisor, Trustee, & Director; Global Scot, CEO LeadHershipXchange
Most recently, Yvette was an Executive with SaxaVord Space Centre in Shetland focused on delivery of the UK's first sovereign vertical launch and acceleration of a Scottish space-based economy. Yvette is an ardent champion of girls and women in the Scottish Space economy and serves in multiple board roles to that end.
Previously, Colonel (retired) Yvette served a 28-year career as a US Army officer. A combat proven leader, Yvette has years of experience in direct conflict and in senior organizational Leadership.
She lives a not-so-quiet life in Shetland.
Award Sponsors
