WOMEN ENTREPRENEUR AWARDS
Women Entrepreneur Awards (WEA) started with a singular mission to celebrate the entrepreneurial spirit of women in Singapore. Today, this award has extended to a host of Women Entrepreneurs’ initiatives to drive the development and growth of women entrepreneurs, from mentoring, education, networking to capital raising opportunities. Inaugurated in Singapore in 2016, WEA network has launched in an additional 12 Asian countries with a vision to empower women owners in Asia.
AWARD OBJECTIVES
To cultivate the entrepreneurial spirit in women and inspire the next generation of women in power.
It aims to celebrate and promote successful and promising Entrepreneurs who not only contribute to the business community and economy but also the social community.
These entrepreneurs will serve to provide leadership and also as guiding examples for emerging and young or future entrepreneurs.
Identify and honor established business women for their outstanding achievements and contribution to the society and to serve as guiding role models.
WHY APPLY
Women Entrepreneur Awards (WEA) is a Singapore-originated business award dedicated to the celebration and recognition of successful women entrepreneurs in Singapore and ASIA.
- WEA’s judging process is a unique opportunity for shortlisted candidates to receive insights and advisory from a panel of eminent and experienced judges, onsite at their own company premises.
- WEA profiles the stories of passionate and committed women entrepreneurs extensively in the media, raising their company and personal profiles, whilst inspiring the business community and future generations of entrepreneurs.
- WEA opens up valuable and powerful networking opportunities for the winners, with membership to the exclusive WE Club, which hosts a series of activities including local and International networking opportunities.
- WEA extends privileged invitations to WEA learnings and sharing platforms which includes the annual *WE Summit, a destination weekend retreat for high powered enterprise movers and shakers to connect and bond.
PAST AWARDS CATEGORIES
Named after the brightest stars in the universe, the names of the award categories aim to signify the stature and achievement of the winners who have distinguished themselves in the competitive league of entrepreneurs in Singapore. Our awards celebrate and recognise the achievements of women entrepreneurs and their journeys. Applicants with more than 1 registered business should submit financial statements of all companies that they are registered shareholders for consideration.
To be a nominee, the candidate must be the owner-manager primarily responsible for the recent performance of a privately held Singapore-based company or a founder of a listed Singapore-based company who is still active in senior management.
SUPERNOVA AWARD CATEGORY
- Awarded to 1 Women Entrepreneur with substantial achievements in the business and social community
- Nomination by WEA judging panel only
- Nominee is a Singaporean or a Singapore Permanent Resident
NOVA AWARD CATEGORY
- Awarded to outstanding Women Entrepreneurs operating business(s) with combined annual revenue of SGD10 million and above
- Business(s) she is running has/ have been operating for at least 5 years
- Applicant is a Singaporean or a Singapore Permanent Resident
PULSAR AWARD CATEGORY
- Awarded to established Women Entrepreneurs operating business(s) with a combined annual revenue of above SGD1 million, but not exceeding S$10 million
- Business(s) she is running has/ have been operating for at least 5 years
- Applicant is a Singaporean or a Singapore Permanent Resident
STELLAR AWARD CATEGORY
- Awarded to promising Women Entrepreneurs operating business(s) for less than 5 years, with annual revenues of less than SGD1 million
- Demonstrated potential in starting up and developing business(s)
- Business(s) she owns must be registered and headquartered in Singapore
- Applicant is a Singaporean or a Singapore Permanent Resident
FAQs
Answers to the most commonly asked questions about the Women Entrepreneur Awards are below.
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How is WEA different from other business awards in the industry?
WEA is a women-only award that secures brand and founder-centric media exposure and profiling opportunities to award winners and their companies. WEA extends all winners an exclusive platform where women entrepreneurs support one another in their successes, provide leadership and guiding examples for emerging and future entrepreneurs.
How long has the Award been established?
The award was inaugurated in 2016. The call for WEA 2023 application has started.
When is the deadline for submission of WEA 2023?
The deadline for all award submission applications to reach the WEA Secretariat is Friday, 31 March 2023, 5pm, SGT.
Who are the judges on the WEA 2023 Judging Panel?
Award applicants will be judged by a panel of judges comprising renowned entrepreneurs, business leaders, Enterprise Singapore, SkillsFuture Singapore and NCS.
Award applicants will be assessed based on a set of judging criteria. Please refer to the Judging Panel section.
Is there a pre-determined number of winners each year?
No. The number of Award Winners selected is dependent on the overall quality of applicants’ submissions each year.
Can I submit my application in another language other than English?
English is the only language accepted for the award application and proposal submission.
Can award applicants participate if their company’s Audited Financial Statements are not available?
Yes. Please note we require applicants to submit Audited Financial Statements. If the last financial year’s Audited Financial Statements are not ready, applicants may submit Management Account for judging.
Will the submitted materials be kept confidential? Are they returnable?
Access to submitted materials is kept strictly to the Award Secretariat and the Judging Panel. They are used solely for purpose and reference of judging only, and will be kept confidential. All proposals and supporting documents are non-returnable.
When will I be informed if I am shortlisted for a judging interview?
All shortlisted award applicants will be informed via email of their judging interview appointment by early April 2023.
How will the judging process be?
The judging will take place on-site at the award applicant’s company premises. The panel of judges, with the Chairman and Secretariat, will attend every shortlisted applicant’s interview.
Can I conduct my answers in a language other than English during the judging process?
Award applicants can choose to have one English language translator during the judging interview. Translation expenses will be borne by award applicants.
When will I be informed if I shortlisted as a Winner of the WEA Award?
Award applicants will be informed via email by the end of May 2023.
I am the sole business owner and the only team member. Can I apply?
YES. You may apply for the WEA awards as the sole founder and team member as long as your business meets the eligibility criteria stated in each category.
I own multiple companies, can I apply for the WEA award with only one of these companies?
No. Applicants will need to furnish the full set of business and financial data, on all companies that she owns, and is a registered shareholder. The submission of documents is a must to provide a holistic and complete review of the women entrepreneur performance, entrepreneurial milestones and her entrepreneurial journey.
Can a past applicant or award winner take part in WEA more than once?
Yes. Previous applicants can re-enter the awards.
Will there be a registration fee imposed upon entry submission?
There is a non-refundable registration fee of $600 which is payable together with the submission.
When must I pay for the Award Package?
If the Entrepreneur is selected by Judging Panel as a Winner, she will be notified in writing and upon her acceptance of the Award, she is required to take up an Award Package upon notification of her win. The Award Package is chargeable, once the Winner accepts the Award.
How do I make payment?
PAYNOW : UEN 201629815M
Cash payment is not accepted.
Can I get refund if I withdraw during application or if I’m not shortlisted?
Application fees paid are non-refundable in the event of a withdrawal.
When will the award presentation be held?
The WEA 2023 Award Presentation Ceremony & Gala will be held in a Singapore-based 5-star hotel venue by July 2023.
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