Recognition that matters
Women Entrepreneurs Excellence Awards
Recognizing women entrepreneurs for their remarkable achievements, outstanding contributions, innovations and inventions in the various business & industrial fields
24th
Edition
15
Award categories
4
Evaluation pillars
2025–26
Financial year
Women Entrepreneurs: Pillars of Viksit Bharat
Celebrating women who shape India’s growth
Women entrepreneurs are creating enterprises, employment and innovation across manufacturing, technology, exports, services, finance, healthcare, education, retail and emerging industries.
The awards recognise their remarkable achievements, outstanding contributions, innovations and inspiring journeys as pillars of India’s economic and business progress.
Discover the awards
Excellence deserves to be seen, celebrated and shared.
What we recognise
The benchmarks shaping tomorrow
A balanced evaluation of leadership, growth, governance, innovation, market strength and social contribution.
Entrepreneurial Leadership
Visionary women building sustainable, profitable and responsible enterprises.
Business Growth
Transformation, expansion and diversification for enduring value.
Innovation
Ideas and inventions translated into measurable business impact.
National Impact
Women entrepreneurs strengthening India’s journey towards Viksit Bharat.
Official programme
Featured award categories
Women Entrepreneur of the Year Award (Manufacturing, service, start-ups, corporate & MNCs)
Best Woman CEO of the Year Award (SME, mid corporate, corporate, MNC & institution)
Best Women Entrepreneur Leadership Award
Emerging Enterprise of the Year Award (Enterprise led by Woman Entrepreneur)
Best SME of the Year Award (Enterprise led by Woman Entrepreneur)
Best Mid-Sized Enterprise of the Year Award (Enterprise led by Woman Entrepreneur)
Best Start-ups of the Year Award (Enterprise led by Woman Entrepreneur)
Innovative Enterprise of the Year Award – Innovations & Inventions (Enterprise led by Woman Entrepreneur)
Best Family Business of the Year Award (Enterprise led by Woman Entrepreneur)
Best Business Tycoon of the Year Award (Enterprise led by Woman Entrepreneur)
Best Financial Institution of the Year Award (led by woman leadership)
Best Corporate of the Year Award (Enterprise led by Woman Entrepreneur)
Best Philanthropist of the Year Award (Woman Entrepreneur)
Best Brand of the Year Award (Enterprise led by Woman Entrepreneur)
Best Institution of the Year Award (led by woman leadership)
A rigorous journey
A clear, credible selection process
Every nomination is reviewed through defined evaluation stages, with supporting evidence at the centre of the decision.
Understand the process-
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Screening, scrutiny and evaluation of nominations as per the criteria and compliances
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Personal or virtual interviews for shortlisted nominations, if required
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Factory, office, business premises or project visit, if necessary and with prior notice
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Final review and recommendation by Jury Members to the Management Board
Nominations are open
Ready to share your entrepreneurial excellence?
Present your leadership, achievements, innovation and contribution to India’s journey towards Viksit Bharat.