As a Member of Ayrshire Business Women, entry to our Annual Awards Programme is completely free of charge.
We are truly delighted to announce that our ABW Annual Awards Programme for 2026 is now OPEN!
Our awards programme presents a fantastic opportunity for you to:
OUR CATEGORIES FOR 2026
More details of each award can be found below.
*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!
Why not start your entry HERE
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!
Apply HERE
Celebrating Excellence in Customer Experience!
This award recognises a business or team that consistently delivers outstanding customer service, demonstrating a sustained commitment to customer satisfaction, loyalty, and engagement.
The winner will evidence a strong customer‑first culture, high standards of service delivery, and continuous improvement, setting a clear benchmark for excellence through their everyday interactions and long‑term approach to customer experience.
Apply HERE
This award recognises a start‑up business in its first two years of trading that shows strong potential for future success.
The winner will demonstrate a clear vision, early impact, and a solid foundation for growth, alongside evidence of innovation, resilience, and good commercial practice.
Judges will look for a business that is already making a positive impression on customers, its sector, or the wider community, with a compelling plan for sustainable development.
Apply HERE
This award recognises a business or charity that gives back, celebrating organisations that balance success with a strong social conscience.
It honours those that look beyond profit or fundraising alone to make a meaningful difference through community support, environmental responsibility, or positive social change.
Judges will look for clear evidence of corporate social responsibility or charitable impact, showcasing how the organisation’s values, actions, and commitments have made a lasting contribution both internally and across the wider community.
Apply HERE
The 'Spirit of ABW' Award is being relaunched in 2026
This is a discretionary award, reserved for outstanding submissions. It is not awarded annually, but only when the committee identifies an entry of truly exceptional merit.
Open to both peer and self‑nomination, it recognises an individual who truly embodies the values and ethos of ABW, particularly through their commitment to women supporting women.
The recipient will have made a positive and meaningful impact by uplifting others, sharing opportunities, offering encouragement, and helping to create a supportive and inclusive community.
This award celebrates someone who consistently goes above and beyond to champion, connect, and empower women, representing the very heart and spirit of ABW.
Apply HERE
Members of the ABW automatically qualify for free-of-charge entry into the Annual Association of Scottish Businesswomen awards.
The winner of the ABW 'Most Enterprising Business' Award is automatically registered as our Finalist for ASB's annual award in the same category.
Further information will be available shortly
