Commonwealth Women Entrepreneur of the Year 2015 - Botswana

What are we looking for?

We are not just looking for the most successful women entrepreneurs financially. We want to hear inspirational stories of women making a difference across the Commonwealth in any area of business.

Although we are especially interested to hear about business entrepreneurs, social entrepreneurship nominations are welcome.

You can nominate yourself or someone who inspires you.

Anyone can be nominated for the Award. The only restriction is that the winner must be a national of or resident in one of the 53 Commonwealth member countries.

In addition to the financial success of the business, the judging criteria will take into account the entrepreneur's journey, overcoming adversity, inspiring others, making a difference to community, social impact and international reach especially but not limited to the Commonwealth.

The Prize

The four finalists will be invited to the 1st Commonwealth Women's Forum during the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Malta with complimentary access to the Women's Forum and accomodation in five star hotel provided by the Government of Malta. The winner will be announced at an Awards Ceremony during the Gala Dinner on 23rd November.

The winner will act as a Brand Ambassador for Commonwealth Businesswomen until the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Vanuatu in November 2017 and will join the Judging Panel for the next Award.

How to Nominate

You will have to create an account prior to accessing the nomination form.

Once you have completed your registration you can click on NOMINATE on the this page and fill up the form to complete the nomination process.

Nominations will be open from 14th September to 25th October inclusive.

A shortlist of four Commonwealth Women Entrepreneur Finalists will be announced at a VIP reception in London on 12th November on the eve of CHOGM.

Skillzbook

For the CBW Awards, all individuals that will be nominating someone will receive a free Skillzbook account and the individual that has been nominated will also receive a free Skillzbook account.

The free account entitles the individual to 6 free online short courses as well as the opportunity to create your own Personal Development Plan.

To access your free Skillzbook account and courses, email Farzana Varachia, CEO, Xanopia Women's Business Group, CBW Regional Partner, Africa.

Click here to learn more.