ASB Awards - past
The ASB runs an annual awards programme celebrating the success of women in business in Scotland. An awards ceremony is held in the autumn each year, attended by members of the Association and guests from across a wide spectrum of Scotland’s private, public and voluntary sector companies.
Recent SWIB Finalists
In 2010, finalists from Scottish Women in Business were:
- Angela Andrews of Arrow Corporate Promotions (Most Enterprising Business)
- Gillian Dick of Find Me Glasgow (Young Business of the Year)
- Laura McKenn of Glasgow Science Centre, with Glaxo Smith Kline (Best Business Charity Partnership)
SWIB had much to celebrate in 2010 as Gillian won Young Business of the Year and Glasgow Science Centre & Glaxo Smith Kline won Best Business Charity Partnership.
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“I am absolutely delighted to win the award for Young Business of the Year, to achieve this recognition for something that was only an idea 18 months ago is amazing. To be able to share this good news with our customers is fantastic and I am very excited about the future. Being a member of SWIB provides a great opportunity to grow my network and make contacts, helping me take my business to the next level.” Gillian Dick, Find Me Glasgow |
Below you will find a roll call of current and past winners.
Outstanding Contribution to Business Award
This award was introduced in 2000 to showcase and celebrate achievement among the female business and professional community in Scotland across all sectors. As well as highlighting the ever-increasing contribution of women to the economic success of Scotland, the award is aimed at identifying appropriate role models to inspire and motivate others.
2010 Eileen Auld
2009 Linda Urquhart of Morton Fraser
2008 Donna Banks of Augment (Scotland)
2007 Sylvia Halkerston of Macphie of Glenbervie
2006 Pat Denzler of Denzlers
2005 Anne Mulhern of Willow Tea Room (SWIB nominee)
2004 Ann Rushforth of Scotnursing
2003 Amanda Boyle, Caledonian Contracts
2002 Nora Farrell, MD of Weber Shandwick
Most Enterprising Business Award
This award is only open to members of clubs/networks affiliated to the association and celebrates the success and achievement of women who have established their own businesses in Scotland.
2010 Jennifer Hallwood of TEFL Scotland
2009 Susan Mulholland of Mica Jewellery (SWIB member)
2008 Emma Day of Highland Biosciences
2007 Denise Barras of Les Enfants Nurseries Ltd
2006 Julia Neustein of Interior Motives (Scotland) Ltd
2005 Debbie Bennett of DB Advertising Ltd (SWIB member)
2004 Alison Smith of Aberdeen-based payroll specialist Activpayroll
2003 Sheila Hogan of Handy Buddies
"Winning the ASB award has been a real benefit for DB Advertising. People tend to be impressed that we have won such a prestigious award. It gives potential clients confidence they are going to be dealing with a company that has been publicly and independently recognised for being truly enterprising."
Debbie Bennett, DB Advertising (winner 2005)
Scottish Woman of Achievement
This award is decided by ASB member clubs.
2010 Margo MacDonald MSP
2009 Rt Hon Elish Angiolini QC WS
2008 Lorna Dempsey
2007 Charlie Taylor of Charlie Taylor Hair, Health and Beauty
2006 Dr Jane Atkinson
2005 Amanda Boyle, managing director of Caledonia Contracts
Young Business of the Year
This award was first awarded in 2006. It is for a new business that is innovative and is under 3 years old. It is open to eveyone.
2010 Gillian Dick of Find Me Glasgow (SWIB member)
2009 Nicola Jones of Cosmetology
2008 Linda Bell of Business Medical Ltd
2007 Jane Brown of Bertie Browns
2006 Azmina Scott Ali of Azmina's (SWIB member)
Best Business-Charity Partnership
This award was first awarded in 2009. It is for a charity-business partnership that is innovative in some respect, such as skills transfer or fund-raising. At least one of the nominees in the partnership must be a member of an ASB club.
2010 GlaxoSmithKline & Glasgow Science Centre (SWIB member)
2009 Eastgate Shopping Centre & Maggie's Highlands
Employee of the Year
This award was first awarded in 2010. It is open to any female employee working in Scotland.
2010 Kathryn Taylor of Paramount Care