Impact

The Enterprise Vision Awards exist to do more than recognise success. They exist to create it.

The EVAS is a platform for visibility, credibility and opportunity, and the impact extends far beyond one night on stage.

A platform that changes trajectories

For many women, the EVAS is more than an awards programme, it’s a turning point.

Being part of the EVAS has helped women step into the spotlight with confidence, raise their profile nationally and regionally, and have their work recognised in rooms they may not have had access to before.

Along the way, the EVAS has opened doors to media opportunities, speaking invitations, new partnerships and meaningful collaborations. It’s helped women back themselves as business leaders and strengthen their voice within their sector and beyond.

For many, the EVAS is the moment their work is truly seen, validated and taken seriously at a higher level, and where new possibilities begin.

Recognising real business success

The women and organisations recognised through the EVAS represent the full breadth of female entrepreneurship.

From early-stage founders taking their first bold steps, to high-growth businesses scaling at pace. From social enterprises creating change in their communities, to organisations turning over tens of millions. The EVAS celebrates success in all its forms.

Impact is understood differently across our categories. We look at:

• business growth and long-term sustainability

• leadership, influence and decision-making

• innovation, resilience and adaptability

• social, environmental and community impact

What connects every Finalist and Winner is substance; a clear journey, a strong sense of purpose, and evidence of progress that goes beyond surface-level success.

Evidence, not anecdotes

At the EVAS, we believe women’s enterprise deserves to be properly understood, not reduced to soundbites.

That’s why we are committed to capturing and sharing data that reflects the real contribution women-led businesses make to the economy and to society.

We shine a light on:

• economic contribution and turnover

• employment and job creation

• sector diversity

• geographic reach

• social and environmental impact

This insight helps shape conversations with policymakers, partners and the wider business community, ensuring women’s enterprise is visible, valued and taken seriously.

View the Women and Equalities Report on Female Entrepreneurship

Stories that inspire and influence

Behind every statistic is a woman with a story.

From Inspirational Women driving change, to entrepreneurs scaling businesses with purpose, to Not-For-Profit organisations using enterprise to build resilience and sustainability, the EVAS celebrates journeys that resonate far beyond the stage.

These stories inspire others to think bigger, challenge outdated stereotypes and broaden the picture of what successful business leadership truly looks like.

Meet our Winners
Read our Case Studies