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Women in Business Awards return in 2025

Downtown in Business will host the annual Women in Business Awards Gala Lunch 2025, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel on the afternoon of Friday 7th March.

Downtown in Business will host the annual Women in Business Awards Gala Lunch 2025, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel on the afternoon of Friday 7th March, followed by a spectacular after show party at the Malmaison Hotel. 

The event will celebrate the finest female-led businesses, the established and up-and-coming entrepreneurs, and the women who make the most valuable contribution to the growth of the Liverpool City Region economy.

The head of events at Downtown in Business Beth McKenna said:

“We are really looking forward to hosting what will be a huge afternoon of celebration. There are some outstanding female business leaders across the country, and nowhere more so than in Liverpool. I know the list of nominees will be impressive, and we hope that some of the new categories we have introduced will generate support and interest too.”

“Please do take time out to tell us who you think should be up for an award. You’ve got to be in it to win it.”    

To nominate those companies and individuals who you think should be winning a #WIBA, please CLICK HERE and submit your nominations.

Categories

Newcomer of the Year: Which female entrepreneur who has set up their business in the past three years has caught your eye the most?

Marketer of the Year: Who from the world of PR, marketing and media has stood out from the crowd?

Change Maker of the Year: Which female business leader has contributed most to innovation and market disruption?

Techy of the Year: Name your favourite female who is a leading light in the digital and technology sector.  

Social Impact Award: Which female has been involved in business projects and initiatives that have made a positive difference to the community?

Visitor Economy & Hospitality Personality of the Year: The visitor economy is such an important industry in Liverpool. Who has done most to support the sector this year?

Hospitality Business Personality of the Year: Hotels, bars and restaurants provide the foundation for our first-class visitor offer. Which female leader has done most to make their venue a success?   

Unsung Hero Award: Behind every great business is an army of people rolling their sleeves up and delivering for the company, their team, and the customer. Which female in your business should be recognised as an ‘Unsung Hero’?

Property Personality of the Year: Property and regeneration are at the core of any city’s growth and economic success. Which female from this industry sector deserves a #WIBA in 2022?

Female Professional of the Year: Which woman from the professional services industry, an accountant, solicitor, or recruiter, deserves to be named professional of the year?

Female–led Business of the Year: Which Liverpool City Region company has been the outstanding one for you during the past twelve months?

Woman of the Year: The female entrepreneur that deserves to be recognised as the best in the business.

Four special awards will also be presented on the afternoon.

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