NatWest have been the Headline Sponsor of the Enterprise Vision Awards since 2013. The bank are committed to championing female entrepreneurship and were responsible for the Rose Review; a report on the barriers that women in business face, it shows key findings led to initiatives which are being implemented by the Government.

NatWest’s Entrepreneur Accelerator programme helps businesses start up, innovate and scale up. Entrepreneur Acceleration Managers and Entrepreneur Development Managers work every day to support businesses to grow, scale and succeed.

The Outstanding Achievement Award is sponsored by NatWest. No interviews will be held for this award. The woman receiving this award will have a proven track record of outstanding achievements, which stand as an inspiring role model to other women. Ladies entering any of the categories available will also be viewed as potential Outstanding Award nominees.

Heather Waters, Regional Enterprise Manager Manchester, NatWest