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Enterprise Vision Awards Evas

The Enterprise Vision Awards (EVAS) are an annual business awards programme recognised as the UK’s largest celebration of women in business. The EVAS celebrate and amplify the achievements, leadership, impact and journeys of female entrepreneurs and business leaders across a wide range of sectors, honoring both early‑stage founders and established enterprises. These awards also serve as a year‑round community platform offering visibility, networking, events and collaboration opportunities for women in business.

Overview

Founded Year: 2011
Founder: Coral Horn, advocate for women in business and founder of the EVAS platform
Purpose: To showcase, recognise and elevate women’s leadership, commercial success, innovation and contribution to industry, society and communities throughout the United Kingdom.

Governing Body

Organisation Name: Enterprise Vision Awards / EVAS
Company Status: Privately organised business awards platform and community for women in business
Regulatory Status: Not a statutory regulatory or accreditation body — operates as a private awards programme
Industry Standing: Well‑known, respected and established UK business awards platform focusing on female entrepreneurship and leadership

Eligibility Criteria

Who Can Apply: Women entrepreneurs, female business leaders, founders, directors and organisations led by women across the United Kingdom
Requirements:
Submission of a completed application form with bu...Supporting evidence showcasing business achievemen...Nomination by self or third‑party where required
Restrictions:
Applicants must be based in, or significantly oper...Entrants must identify as women (open to those who...

Judging Criteria

Evaluation Factors:
Leadership, strategic vision and influence within the business or sectorProof of commercial success, growth and measurable impactInnovation, resilience and contribution to community or industry changeCategory‑specific achievement indicators (e.g., sustainability, creativity, customer service)

Categories

Available Categories:
Best BusinessBrand of the YearBusiness Woman of the YearCreative IndustryCustomer ServiceDiverse BusinessDriven LeaderFamily BusinessHealth & BeautyHospitality IndustryInspirational WomanManufacturer of the YearNew BusinessNot For ProfitProfessional ServicesRetail BusinessScale UpSustainable BusinessTraining & CoachingYoung Entrepreneur

Accreditation Requirements

Inspection Required:
Documentation Required:
Completed EVAS entry formNarrative descriptions of business journey, achiev...Supplementary supporting materials such as testimo...
Compliance Standards:
Adherence to EVAS entry guidelines and category cr...Submission completeness and compliance with award ...
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Verification Process

Public Register:
Certificate Validation Method: Awards outcomes are validated through official EVAS announcements and published lists of finalists and winners on the Enterprise Vision Awards website and official communications.
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Renewal & Compliance

Renewal Frequency: Annual awards cycle with new applications, nominations and ceremony each year
CPD Requirements:
Audit Process:
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Benefits

Reputation: Being shortlisted or winning an EVA enhances a business or individual’s reputation, credibility and visibility within the UK business community and among clients, partners and media.
Patient Trust Impact:

Patient Safety Impact

Mechanisms of Protection:
Limitations:
This is a business awards programme and does not relate to healthcare safety or clinical qualifications.No impact on regulated patient safety standards as part of the EVA framework.

Comparison with Other Bodies

Comparable Entities:
Other UK business awards programmes, such as Women in Business awards and regional entrepreneurial recognition events
Key Differences:
EVAS specifically targets and celebrates female entrepreneurs and women in leadership across diverse sectors.Unlike general business awards, these awards combine recognition with a year‑round community and networking platform.

Industry Recognition

Media Mentions:
Coverage of Enterprise Vision Awards winners and finalists in UK business press and regional media highlighting achievements of female entrepreneurs
Endorsements:
Credibility Signals:
Established annual event since 2011 with growing participationCelebrated platform widely referenced by business communities and past winners

Government Regulation Status

Statutory Backing:
Regulated By:
Legal Status: Private business awards event without government statutory backing or accreditation authority

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