As a Member of Ayrshire Business Women, entry to our Annual Awards Programme is completely free of charge.
We are truly delighted to announce a complete refresh of our ABW Annual Awards Programme for 2025!
Our awards programme presents a fantastic opportunity for you to:
OUR CATEGORIES FOR 2025
*The Most Enterprising Business winner will automatically be put forward as Ayrshire's nominee in the Association of Scottish Businesswomen annual award for the same category - providing a chance for even further reach and recognition!
Our award entries for 2025 have now closed! Thank you to all those who have applied.
Finalists and winners will be announced at our Annual Awards Ceremony on Wednesday 27th August 2025, at The Glasshouse Restaurant, Rowallan Castle, Kilmaurs, Ayrshire. Tickets are now on sale via the events page on our website - members and their friends & family, as well as non-members, are all most welcome.
Meet the Sponsors....
Gift Sponsor:
Weir's Home Fragrance
Trophy & Certificate Sponsor:
Business Gateway Ayrshire
Business Gateway Ayrshire provides free expert advice, practical support, and tailored resources to help Ayrshire-based entrepreneurs and established businesses start, sustain, and grow. Offering a wide range of services — from specialist workshops and one-to-one guidance to mentoring and growth programmes, the team works closely with businesses at every stage of their journey. By championing local enterprise and fostering innovation, Business Gateway Ayrshire plays a key role in strengthening the region’s economy and supporting a thriving, diverse business community.
Celebrating Excellence in Customer Experience!
This award recognises a business or team that has implemented an outstanding customer service initiative, demonstrating a deep commitment to enhancing customer satisfaction, loyalty, and engagement. The winning initiative should showcase innovation, measurable improvements, and a customer-first mindset that sets a benchmark for excellence in service delivery.
Honouring Strategic Vision and Execution!
This award highlights a project that has made a significant positive impact on a business. It recognises exceptional planning, creativity, problem-solving, and execution. Whether it’s a new product launch, system implementation, or a transformational strategy, the project must demonstrate tangible results, efficiency, and value to the organisation.
Recognising the Power of Teamwork!
This award celebrates a collaborative effort between individuals, departments, or external partners that achieved exceptional results through teamwork, to achieve a joint aim. It honours open communication, shared goals, and innovative problem-solving. The collaboration should clearly demonstrate how working together produced outcomes greater than what could have been achieved alone.
Rewarding Innovation, Ambition, and Initiative!
This award is given to a business that demonstrates a dynamic and entrepreneurial spirit. It recognises bold thinking, proactive leadership, and innovative approaches to growth and development. The winner will have shown resilience, adaptability, and the courage to seize opportunities that drive their business forward.
Also we are looking for:
• Originality of a new business idea or a boldness & creativity applied in expansion/diversification
• Resourcefulness of the marketing strategy
• Innovative & imaginative communication and use of social media to promote the business
• A demonstrated ability to ride out and overcome challenges
• Individual energy, pace and resilience applied
The winner of this award will receive automatic entry into the National ASB Awards for the same category, to represent Ayrshire Business Women on the national stage!
