2021 CBWC Awards | Nomination Form |
Nominate an inspirational and successful woman for the CBWC Businesswoman of the Year Awards in 2021
In 2021, there are eight (8) award categories women can be nominated for:
Businesswoman of the Year (Business Owner) (6+ employees)
This award acknowledges those women who own and manage their own business of 6+ employees; for their outstanding skills and contribution to their business and the business community. You must own at least 50% of the business and have been in the business for a minimum of 2 years as at 31st March 2021.
Small Business Owner (1 to 5 employees)
This award acknowledges those women who own and manage their own business of 1 – 5 employees; for their outstanding skills and contribution to their business and the business community. You must own at least 50% of the business and have been in the business for a minimum of 2 years as at 31st March 2021.
This award acknowledges those women who own and manage their own business of 6+ employees; for their outstanding skills and contribution to their business and the business community. You must own at least 50% of the business and have been in the business for a minimum of 2 years as at 31st March 2021.
Small Business Owner (1 to 5 employees)
This award acknowledges those women who own and manage their own business of 1 – 5 employees; for their outstanding skills and contribution to their business and the business community. You must own at least 50% of the business and have been in the business for a minimum of 2 years as at 31st March 2021.
Indigenous Businesswoman
This award acknowledges those indigenous women who either own their own business or those indigenous women who are employed as a middle or senior manager in the public or private sector, for their outstanding skills and contribution to their business or their employer and the business community. Either way, you must have been in the business for a minimum of 2 years as at 31st March 2021. A Confirmation of Aboriginality or Torres Strait Islander Descendants Form must be provided.
This award acknowledges those indigenous women who either own their own business or those indigenous women who are employed as a middle or senior manager in the public or private sector, for their outstanding skills and contribution to their business or their employer and the business community. Either way, you must have been in the business for a minimum of 2 years as at 31st March 2021. A Confirmation of Aboriginality or Torres Strait Islander Descendants Form must be provided.
Partnership of the Year (NEW CATEGORY FOR 2021!)
This award acknowledges those women who co-own and manage their own business; for their outstanding skills and contribution to their business and the business community. This category is open to female partnerships only with 2 or more women making up 100% ownership of the business and have been in the business for a minimum of 2 years as at 31st March 2021.
Sole Entrepreneur
This award acknowledges those women who own and manage their own business with no permanent employees (and maximum one casual staff for up to twenty hours a week); for their outstanding skills and contribution to their business and the business community. You must own 100% of the business and have owned the business for a minimum of two years as at 31st March 2021.
Young Entrepreneur
This award acknowledges those women who own and manage their own business for their outstanding skills and contribution to their business and the business community. You must be under the age of 30 as at 31st March 2021. You must own 100% of the business and have owned the business for a minimum of one year as at 31st March 2021.
Manager in Business
This award acknowledges women in the public or private sector for their outstanding skills and contribution to their employer as a middle or senior manager. You must have been in a management role and in the business for a minimum of 2 years as at 31st March 2021.
Michelle Commins Legacy
This award recognises women who volunteer their time and commitment to the community, NFP organisations and charity; in memory of Michelle Commins, a previous CBWC valued Board Member. You must have been volunteering for a minimum of 1 year as at 31st March 2021 and must receive no remuneration for your position.
This award acknowledges those women who co-own and manage their own business; for their outstanding skills and contribution to their business and the business community. This category is open to female partnerships only with 2 or more women making up 100% ownership of the business and have been in the business for a minimum of 2 years as at 31st March 2021.
Sole Entrepreneur
This award acknowledges those women who own and manage their own business with no permanent employees (and maximum one casual staff for up to twenty hours a week); for their outstanding skills and contribution to their business and the business community. You must own 100% of the business and have owned the business for a minimum of two years as at 31st March 2021.
Young Entrepreneur
This award acknowledges those women who own and manage their own business for their outstanding skills and contribution to their business and the business community. You must be under the age of 30 as at 31st March 2021. You must own 100% of the business and have owned the business for a minimum of one year as at 31st March 2021.
Manager in Business
This award acknowledges women in the public or private sector for their outstanding skills and contribution to their employer as a middle or senior manager. You must have been in a management role and in the business for a minimum of 2 years as at 31st March 2021.
Michelle Commins Legacy
This award recognises women who volunteer their time and commitment to the community, NFP organisations and charity; in memory of Michelle Commins, a previous CBWC valued Board Member. You must have been volunteering for a minimum of 1 year as at 31st March 2021 and must receive no remuneration for your position.