14th Annual Awards Dinner
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Our 14th Annual Awards Dinner will be held at the Drumossie Hotel on Friday 12th March 2010.
The evening will be an excellent opportunity for friends and colleagues alike to meet for a superb evening of entertainment and fine dining. We are delighted to have secured the services of renowned actress and comedian Elaine C Smith as guest speaker and we have our very own Nicky Marr as MC once again.
Elaine is well known from her starring roles in television comedy series like Rab C.Nesbitt and West End hit plays such as Calendar Girls and Shirley Valentine. She has built a successful career in television and on the stage, but at the same time fought for the things she passionately believes in – whether that be women’s rights, independence for Scotland, or civil rights in South America. Her intelligent approach to the issues of the day combined with her warmth and humour promises a highly entertaining evening.
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Of course the main purpose of the evening is to announce the winners of the prestigious HBWC annual awards. There are four categories this year, with the HBWC Young Business of the Year and the Inspiring Member of the Year awards being new categories. See below for more information.
Tickets are priced at just £50 per person and tables are expected to sell-out fast. If you'd like to reserve places or need more information please email info@hbwc.co.uk.
Ticket price includes a sparkling welcome drink on arrival, a gourmet three course dinner with wines and superb entertainment. The HBWC supports the MS Therapy Centre in Inverness and the dinner will include a Grand Raffle with excellent prizes in aid of the MS Centre.
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HBWC Most Enterprising Business of the Year |
Our picture shows the 2009 nominees and winner with the category sponsor
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This award is open to all club members who have developed a new business idea or run their business in a very innovative way and show potential for growth. Previous winners include Denise Barras of Les Enfant Nurseries Ltd (2007), Emma Day of Highland Biosciences Ltd (2008) and Anni Cole-Hamilton of Moray Firth School (2009).
The winner of this category will go on to represent the Highlands at the prestigious national Association of Scottish Businesswomen (ASB) Awards.
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HBWC Business Woman of the Year (employed or self employed) |
This award amalgamates the Professional Business Woman and Business Woman of the Year awards and is open to all club members whether employed or self employed.
Our picture shows the 2009 nominees for the category Employed Business Woman of the Year with sponsor MFR
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HBWC Young Business of the Year - NEW category |
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This award is open to existing members and non-members alike - and is a new category for 2010. All women who head business entities which have been trading for less than 3 years are eligible to apply.
Our picture shows the 2009 nominees for the category sponsor |
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HBWC Member of Achievement - NEW category
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This award allows members of the club to vote for members who are role models that motivate and inspire.
You are first invited to nominate a member who has achieved success, who may have broken down barriers or overcome challenges in order to achieve that success. She may have contributed significantly to the community, charity and/or business in the Highlands.
Members of HBWC will then be able to vote for the Member of Achievement early February 2010. By showcasing the achievements of these role models we aim to inspire and motivate women in all areas of business.
The winner will go on to represent the HBWC for the ASB Woman of Achievement Award later in the year.
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This picture shows all the 2009 nominees
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The 2010 awards are sponsored by:
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