WOMEN ENTREPRENEUR AWARDS
Women Entrepreneur Awards (WEA) started with a singular mission to celebrate the entrepreneurial spirit of women in Singapore. Today, this award has extended to a host of Women Entrepreneurs’ initiatives to drive the development and growth of women entrepreneurs, from mentoring, education, networking to capital raising opportunities. Inaugurated in Singapore in 2016, WEA network is built with a vision to empower women owners in Asia.
SCALING GREATER HEIGHTS
FEATURED : SUPERNOVA WINNER 2019
CHEW GEK KHIM
EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN
TECITY GROUP STRAITS TRADING COMPANY LIMITED
After graduating from the National University of Singapore in 1984, Ms Chew Gek Khim took up her grandfather’s offer to join the family business following a three-year stint at Drew & Napier. Today, she is the Executive Chairman of The Straits Trading Company Limited, founded in 1887 as a tin smelting company but is today an investment company with diversified interests across the Asia Pacific. First appointed Non-Executive and Non-Independent Chairman in 2008, she has since held the position of Executive Chairman from 1 November 2009.
WINNER SUCCESS STORIES
DATO’ ELAINE TEH
OCTOPUS GROUP HLDGS PTE LTD
ELSIE LIOW
AIMS IMMIGRATION SPECIALIST PTE LTD
YOLA YU JIE
STARRY HOMESTEAD PTE LTD
ANG JOLIE MEI
THE LIFE CELEBRANT PTE LTD
SIMONE NG
SIMONE JEWELS PTE LTD
LENA TANG
E CAPITAL LIMOUSINE PTE LTD
MEET THE JUDGES
LENNON TAN
ADERA GROUP
CLAIRE CHIANG
BANYAN TREE HOLDINGS
Co-Founder,
BANYAN TREE HOTELS & RESORTS
LAWRENCE LEOW
CRESCENDAS GROUP
ELIM CHEW
Co-Founder, FASTFAST.DELIVERY
KENNY SIM
i2 CAPITAL
BG (NS) CHAN WING KAI
SEED GLOBAL INVESTMENT
CHIA KIM HUAT
RAJAH & TANN SINGAPORE
DR LIM WEE KIAK
EAGLE EYE CENTRE
NEO SING HWEE
ERNST & YOUNG
TIN PEI LING
BUSINESS CHINA
CHEW MOK LEE
ICM & DIGITALISATION, ENTERPRISE SERVICES & NEW INDUSTRIES ENTERPRISE SINGAPORE
TAN WEE BENG
SKILLSFUTURE SINGAPORE
GUESTS OF HONOUR
DR KOH POH KOON
WOMEN ENTREPRENEUR AWARDS 2019
GUEST OF HONOUR
MRS JOSEPHINE TEO
Second Minister for Home Affairs
WOMEN ENTREPRENEUR AWARDS 2018 GUEST OF HONOUR
MR ONG YE KUNG
WOMEN ENTREPRENEUR AWARDS 2017
GUEST OF HONOUR
MS SIM ANN
Ministry of Communications and Information
Senior Minister of State,
Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth
WOMEN ENTREPRENEUR AWARDS 2018
PRESS CONFERENCE & SYMPOSIUM
GUEST OF HONOUR
AWARD CATEGORIES
Named after the brightest stars in the universe, the names of the award categories aim to signify the stature and achievement of the winners who have distinguished themselves in the competitive league of entrepreneurs in Singapore. Our awards celebrate and recognise the achievements of women entrepreneurs and their journeys. Applicants with more than 1 registered business should submit financial statements of all companies that they are registered shareholders for consideration.
To be a nominee, the candidate must be the owner-manager primarily responsible for the recent performance of a privately held Singapore-based company or a founder of a listed Singapore-based company who is still active in senior management.
SUPERNOVA
(By nomination only)
Awarded to 1 Women Entrepreneur with substantial achievements in the business and social community
Nomination by WEA judging panel only
Nominee is a Singaporean or a Singapore Permanent Resident
NOVA
Awarded to outstanding Women Entrepreneurs operating business(s) with combined annual revenue of SGD10 million and above
Business(s) she is running has/ have been operating for at least 5 years
Applicant is a Singaporean or a Singapore Permanent Resident
PULSAR
Awarded to established Women Entrepreneurs operating business(s) with a combined annual revenue of above SGD1 million, but not exceeding S$10 million
Business(s) she is running has/ have been operating for at least 3 years
Applicant is a Singaporean or a Singapore Permanent Resident
STELLAR
(Start-up)
Awarded to promising Women Entrepreneurs operating business(s) for less than 3 years, with annual revenues of less than SGD1 million
Business(s) operations she owns is/ are based out of Singapore
Owns a tech/ non-tech start up business(s)
Applicant is a Singaporean or a Singapore Permanent Resident
WOMAN OF ASIA (NEW)
Nominated by WEA judging panel only, not open for self-application
Demonstrated outstanding qualities in developing and growing business(s)
Business(s) operations she owns is/ are based out of Asian (excl. Singapore) countries
Applicant’s business must be an ASIA-incorporated enterprise with at least 40% ASIA-owned entity.
Applicant must be a national of an ASIAN country. Applicant must not be a Singaporean or Singaporean Permanent Resident.
Applicant must submit all of her business’s financial data for judging, if she is registered as a shareholder in the business(s).
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FAQs
Answers to the most commonly asked questions about the Women Entrepreneur Awards are below.
Please contact us if you still have any questions HERE.
How is WEA different from other business awards in the industry?
WEA is a women-only award that secures brand and founder-centric media exposure and profiling opportunities to award winners and their companies. WEA extends all winners an exclusive platform where women entrepreneurs support one another in their successes, provide leadership and guiding examples for emerging and future entrepreneurs.
How long has the Award been established?
The award was inaugurated since 2016. The call for WEA 2020 application will start in October 2019.
When is the deadline for submission of WEA 2020?
The deadline for all award submission applications to reach the WEA Secretariat is Friday, 7 February 2020, 5pm, SGT.
Who are the judges on the WEA 2020 Judging Panel?
Stellar, Pulsar & Nova Categories
Award applicants will be judged by a panel of judges comprising renowned entrepreneurs, business leaders, Enterprise Singapore, SkillsFuture Singapore and IMDA.
Award applicants will be assessed based on a set of judging criteria.
ASIA Category
Award applicants will be judged by at least 2 chief judges and the Chairman of WEA, who are renowned entrepreneurs, business leaders, statutory boards and professions.
They will be assessed based on on a set of judging criteria.
Please refer to the Judging Panel section.
Is there a pre-determined number of winners each year?
No. The number of Award Winners selected is dependent on the overall quality of applicants’ submissions each year.
Can I submit my application in another language other than English?
English is the only language accepted for the award application and proposal submission.
Can award applicants participate if their company’s Audited Financial Statements are not available?
Yes. Please note we require applicant to submit Audited Financial Statements, only if the company’s annual revenue exceeding SGD10 million. If the last financial year’s Audited Financial Statements are not ready, Applicant may submit Management Account for judging.
Only applicants applying under Stellar Award Category may submit non-audited accounts.
Will the submitted materials be kept confidential? Are they returnable?
Access to submitted materials is kept strictly to the Award Secretariat and the Judging Panel. They are used solely for purpose and reference of judging only, and will be kept confidential. All proposals and supporting documents are non-returnable.
When will I be informed if I am shortlisted for a judging interview?
All shortlisted award applicants will be informed via email of their judging interview appointment by late February 2020.
How will the judging process be?
The judging will take place on-site at the award applicant’s company premises. At least 4 judges, with the Chairman and Secretariat, will attend every shortlisted applicant’s interview.
Can I conduct my answers in a language other than English during the judging process?
Award applicants can choose to have one English language translator during the judging interview. Translation expenses will be borne by award applicants.
When will I be informed if I shortlisted as a Winner of the WEA Award?
Award applicants will be informed via email by late March 2020.
I am the sole business owner and the only team member. Can I apply?
YES. You may apply for the WEA awards as the sole founder and team member as long as your business meets the eligibility criteria stated in each category .
I own multiple companies, can I apply for the WEA award with only one of these companies?
No. Applicants will need to furnish the full set of business and financial datas, on all companies that she owns, and is a registered shareholder. The submission of documents is a must to provide a holistic and complete review of the women entrepreneur performance, entrepreneurial milestones and her entrepreneurial journey.
Can a past applicant or award winner take part in WEA more than once?
Yes. Previous applicants can re-enter the awards and previous award winners are allowed to enter the higher level category, for example, previous Pulsar category winners can enter the Nova category in the coming years. Please read Eligibility Criteria for category requirements before applying.
Will there be a registration fee imposed upon entry submission?
There is a non-refundable registration fee which is payable before the online Participation Form can be uploaded:
Stellar, Pulsar or Nova Award Application
SGD642 nett (SGD600+7% GST)
When must I pay for the Award Package?
If the Entrepreneur is selected by Judging Panel as a Winner, she will be notified in writing and upon her acceptance of the Award, she is required to take up an Award Package upon notification of her win. The Award Package is chargeable, once the Winner accepts the Award.
How do I make payment?
The registration payment must be made online by Credit Cards. An auto-generated receipt will be given.
The Award Package fee is to paid via cheque to: WOMEN ENTREPRENEUR AWARDS PTE LTD or via inter-bank transfer. Our bank account details are:
Name: WOMEN ENTREPRENEUR AWARDS PTE LTD
Bank Name: United Overseas Bank Limited
Bank Code: 7375
Branch Code: 001
Account No: 451-310-457-4
Swift Code: UOVBSGSGXXX
Cash payment is not accepted.
Will I receive an invoice?
YES, the invoice will be issued by WOMEN ENTREPRENEUR AWARDS PTE LTD, email and post out to Winner to make payment for the Award Package.
Can I get refund if I withdraw during application or if I’m not shortlisted?
Application fees paid are non-refundable in the event of a withdrawal.
When will the award presentation be held?
The WEA 2020 Award Presentation Ceremony cum Gala will be held in a Singapore-based 5-star hotel venue by July 2020.
