FRIDAY 8TH NOVEMBER 2019 200 SVS, ST VINCENT ST GLASGOW

12:00 noon drinks reception close at 18:00.

Media Pack 2019main sponsor

IntroductionBusiness Women Scotland (BWS) is back for a 5th year to mark the achievements of the growing numbers of women- led

businesses. The Business Awards will celebrate the entrepreneurial talents of women across Scotland – and help to create

more business role models to inspire the next generation of leading women. This year we are awarding women not only

running their own business but also recognising women that work in larger organisations in Scotland.

Business Women Scotland has a fantastic group of influential women on this years judging panel bringing a wealth of

knowledge and understanding of business.Join us for our exciting new awards format as we start the awards lunch with a

welcome glass of fizz and networking, then through to the granite suite at 200 SVS for the Awards ceremony.

The awards are a celebration of women making their mark and their way in the world of business this year,. Together, we

will recognise the notable contribution women are making to boost Scotland’s economy and continue to develop a diverse

and thriving world-class business ecosystem .

Our MC for the evening is journalist and broadcaster Rachel McTavish. In the last 15 years Rachel has worked for ITV, BBC,

FIVE, GMTV, STV, ITV London and can be seen reading the news on STV.

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Who is involved in the awards?The awards this year received a 200 per cent year on year increase in entries across 14 categories giving the judging panel

the difficult task of determining 49 finalists.

The BWS Awards are hosted by Scotland’s leading female business organisation, dedicated to helping women find support

and networking opportunities to allow them to strengthen their business.

With the awards, celebrate the continuing achievements and vital economic contribution made by Scottish women in

business.

Lynne Kennedy MBE , BWS founding director, said:

Year on year, the female business community plays an increasingly important role in supporting the country’s

economy, and with these awards, we aim to both highlight and celebrate the value of the talented women who are

successfully blazing the trail in practically every sector of the Scottish economy. Research consistently shows that visible

role models are a key driver in encouraging women to start and grow their own businesses.

“These awards provide the perfect platform for women across all sectors and from throughout Scotland to showcase the

vital contribution they are making to Scotland’s thriving business ecosystem. We need more women to step forward and

help us close the persistent gender gap in enterprise, with just 20 per cent of SMEs in Scotland currently being majority

owned and led by women.

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New Award Categories for 2019

Start-Up Business of the Year

Business Growth Award

Established Business of the Year

Sole Trader of the Year

Social Enterprise of the Year

International Growth of the Year

Women in Finance Award

Women in Technology Award

Women in Marketing Award

Social Media Genius of the Year

Rising Star of the Year

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Business Women of the Year

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Inspirational Women of the Year

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Social MediaThe Awards were trending on the night

Why should my business get involved?Marie Macklin - Business Woman Of the Year 2017

“I am passionate about supporting entrepreneurs but even more so about encouraging women to take on leading roles within business as that will truly help to grow Scotland’s economy. I hope that my achievements encourage other female entrepreneurs to be ambitious and dream big.”

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Michelle Ferguson

Director of Scotland’s Bravest Manufacturing Company

Amanda Jones

Employment Partner at Dentons

Susie Fraser

Director of Scotland’s Bravest Manufacturing Company

Justine Mitchell

Lawyer, Director, Chamomile Sanctuary

Laura Gordon

Chair, Vistage International (UK) Ltd

Celia Tennant

Chief Executive at Inspiring Scotland

Yvonne Greeves

Head of Women in Business, Royal Bank of Scotland

June Walker

Specialist Advisor to the Scottish Chambers of Commerce

Main Sponsorship £5,000 + vatDIGITAL PACKAGE:A 500-word company profile for the partner’s area on the BWS website. The website will contain information on the areas of recognition, sponsors, the event and the entry process

Prominent logo branding with a click through to your destination URL

High impact digital ads across awards website and BWS magazine – these ads would feature your logo

Content marketing across our existing and new platforms

EVENT:1 x tables of 10 VIP tickets (worth £1100 + VAT) with prime positioning in the room.Your guests will receive a complimentary gift bag.

Opportunity to present the award to the award category winner

Branding on all print work related to the event including (but not limited to):

Direct Marketing literature

Event programme

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Your business literature will be available at the table you are sponsoring and included in the goody bags for VIP tickets.

EDITORIAL & ONLINE COVERAGE: Logo branding on all adverts throughout the campaign

including (and not limited to) a series of full page,half pages and quarter pages in BWS magazine (value £1345 plus VAT)

Logo included on all social media platforms

Logo branding in the post-event feature Digital package:

A 100-word company profile for the partner’s area on the BWS website for Women in Hospitality & Tourism The website will have information on the areas of recognition, sponsors, the event and the entry process

Prominent logo branding with a click through to your destination URL Event:

Table of 10 (worth £950 + VAT) with prime positioning

Branding on all print work related to the event including but not limited to: Direct Marketing literature, Event programme, Prominent display of logo on AV presentation throughout the evening

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Title Sponsorship £2500 + vat(Sponsoring an award category)

Sponsorship for an award category. A representative nominated from your business will be asked to present the award on the evening.

EDITORIAL & ONLINE COVERAGE: Logo branding on all adverts throughout the campaign including (and not limited to) a series of full page,

half pages and quarter pages in BWS magazine

Logo branding in the post event feature

Logo included in all social media platforms

DIGITAL PACKAGE:A 100-word company profile for the partner’s area on the BWS website. The website will contain information on the areas of recognition, sponsors, the event and the entry process

Prominent logo branding with a click through to your destination URL Event

Table of 10 (worth £950 + VAT) with prime positioning

Branding on all print work including (but not limited to): Direct Marketing literature, Event programmeProminent display of logo on AV presentation throughout the evening

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IPDrinks Sponsorship Package £1,700 + vat

Be the first brand that our attendees meet at the start of the evening. You will have the opportunity to provide signage and branding in the welcome drinks reception as agreed with the events team.You will also receive editorial and online coverage and your business literature will be included in the goody bags for VIP tickets

Logo branding on all adverts throughout the campaign including (and not limited to) a series of full page, half pages and quarter pages in BWS magazine.

Logo included in all social media platforms

Logo branding in the post event feature Digital package:

A 100-word company profile for the partner’s area on the BWS website. The website will contain information on the areas of recognition, sponsors, the event and the entry process.

Prominent logo branding with a click through to your destination URL Event:

Table of 10 (worth £950 + VAT) with prime positioning

Branding on all print work related to the event including (but not limited to) : Direct Marketing literatureEvent programme, Prominent display of logo on AV presentation throughout the evening

Group shot of finalists 2018 awards

For more information on how to enter the awards and to attend the awards contact:

Lynne Kennedy - Lynne@bwsltd.co.uk | Laura - Jane Clements lj@bwsltd.co.uk