Prowess Awards Roll of Honour: 2007 and 2008 Winners

It’s important to celebrate achievements – Awards do it so well! Sadly Prowess hasn’t been able to run an awards programme for a few years, but here we celebrate the many women who have won a Prowess Award in the past.
Women in Business Awards UK: A Curated 2026/27 Guide

A round-up of national, regional and local UK awards for women in business and female entrepreneurs.
Startup tips for women entrepreneurs from Sally Hurst

When she couldn’t find the perfect beach bag, Sally Hurst designed her own. The minimum order for manufacture was 6,000. She took the leap and hasn’t looked back.
How to Market Business Awards to Women Entrepreneurs

The low level of women featuring in some business awards defies experience and statistics. How can gender sensitive marketing engage more women in business award schemes?
Grants for Women in Business: 11 Steps to Success in 2025

Grants for women in business: our top tips will help you find the grants out there and increase your chance of preparing a winning grant application.
Women dominate the Most Inspirational Small Business Owner Awards shortlist

Refreshingly for a small business awards scheme, eight out of the ten short-listed businesses are female-led.
Helen Jamieson receives International Women’s Entrepreneurial Award in Istanbul

The founder of Jaluch and regular Prowess blogger, Helen Jamieson, has just received the International Women’s Entrepreneurial Challenge (IWEC) Award in Istanbul.
WPO Members Win Enterprising Women of the Year Awards

Two members of the WPO London Chapter have been honoured at the 12th Annual Enterprising Women of the Year Awards in Sarasota, Florida.
Growing an Environmental Business: Heather Gorringe

Heather Gorringe is an environmental and social media pioneer. Her values have created a successful and highly-innovative business.