The Veuve Clicquot Bold Woman Award, which celebrates the achievements of women in business, is now open for entries.
The award has been running for over 50 years and recognises women who have made a significant impact in their field as business leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs.
The initiative was started in 1972 and has since grown to become an international program called Bold by Veuve Clicquot, which supports women entrepreneurs globally.
This year, the award introduces the Bold Open Database, which aims to identify and promote female entrepreneurs worldwide, free from cultural, geographical, and technological barriers.
By entering the Bold Woman Award, South African businesswomen have the opportunity to share their journeys and join a community of entrepreneurs who honour the legacy of Madame Clicquot.
Candidates must be the founders or CEOs of companies that have been operating for more than three years and have demonstrated transformational growth while maintaining an ethical approach to business.
Alternatively, those who have been in business for less than three years and have made a significant contribution to their company’s success while bringing ethical change to the company can enter the Bold Future Award.
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The Bold Champion Award is also available for men who have contributed to the better representation and consideration of women in society.
The finalists in each category will be selected by a prestigious panel of judges and invited to attend The Bold Woman Award ceremony. The winner of the Bold Woman Award will travel to Reims, France, for an immersion in the history, tradition, and luxury of Maison Veuve Clicquot.
To apply, candidates must complete a simple form via www.veuveclicquot.com, and the business must be based or operating in South Africa. The application deadline is 14 May, and the finalists will be selected by an independent panel of judges.
Founded in 1772 in Reims, France, Veuve Clicquot is a champagne house known for its audacious and innovative spirit. Madame Clicquot, the founder, took the reins of the House in 1805 and became one of the first businesswomen of modern times.
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