2026 Categories

Full category details are on the application form

New Business of the Year
For women who have launched a business within the last two years as of March 1st,

Home Business of the Year
For women who run a successful business primarily from home, demonstrating professionalism and a strong work–life balance

Inspiring Leader of the Year
For women who show exceptional skills in leading teams or projects

Heart of Kent Award
For women who impact the wider community

Women’s Champion of the Year
For women who uplift others and guide future generations

Social Enterprise and Charity Award
For women who make a difference in the non-profit sector

Young Businesswoman of the Year (Under 30)
For women under the age of 30 as of March 1st, 2026

Education and Training Award
For women who excel within the education and training field

STEM Businesswoman of the Year
For women who excel within the field of STEM

Hospitality, Food & Drink Award
For Kent’s chefs, bakers, brewers and hospitality heroes

Health, Wellbeing and Beauty Award
Including mental health, holistic wellness, and personal care innovators

Professional Services Award
For women excelling in law, finance, HR, or consultancy

Innovation Award
For women leading change through invention, systems or smart thinking

Creative Business Award
For designers, writers, content creators or those making art into a business

Entrepreneur of the Year Award
For designers, writers, content creators or those making art into a business

Sustainability and Environment Champion Award
For women leading the way in environmental responsibility, ethical practice, and sustainability

Growth Award
For women who have shown significant growth and development within their business

PR & Marketing Business of the Year
For women who excel in the field of either PR or Marketing
 
Retail/Ecommerce Business of the Year
For women who run their own retail or ecommerce business registered in Kent
 
Service Excellence Award
For women who can show excellence in customer service and client experience
 
Mumpreneur Award
For women who own their own business and run it while also being Mum with children under 13
 
Digital Business Award
For women who are pioneers within the digital business world

Businesswoman of the Year (under 5 years in current role)
Businesswoman of the Year (over 5 years in current role)
This is divided +/- five years in your current role