On Tuesday 4th November, a dedicated group of ABW members made the early morning journey from Ayrshire to Perth Theatre for the Association of Scottish Businesswomen’s Annual Conference and Awards Ceremony—a day that proved to be as inspiring as it was energising, with the theme of "Kind Ambition".
Despite a scenic detour through the back roads (!), our team arrived in time for registration and light networking before diving into a packed agenda of brain-nourishing sessions. Highlights included:
Three core themes echoed throughout the day:
The evening culminated in the ASB Awards Ceremony, where ABW was honoured to be shortlisted in three categories:
We were thrilled to receive a Highly Commended recognition in our category—a testament to the tireless work of our committee, who continue to invest time, energy, and heart into building a network that truly supports its members.
A special congratulations goes to Morna Ronnie, whose business The People Portfolio won the Most Enterprising Business Award. Her pioneering work supporting menopausal women back into employment—through collaboration with Henpicked and menopause-friendly accredited organisations—was rightly celebrated as a standout initiative.
A special mention to our very own Isabel McNicoll, former President of ASB who poured in a huge effort in organising the event with their new President, Ailsa Stinson. Both ladies did a sterling job to create such a fantastic impactful event, with over 100 affiliate members in attendance.
It was a brilliant day of learning, laughter, and leadership. ABW left Perth feeling proud, connected, and more committed than ever to our mission of empowering women in business across Ayrshire.
