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 2019 application will start in October 2018.

When is the deadline for submission of WEA 2019?
The deadline for all award submission applications to reach the WEA Secretariat is Thu, 31 January 2019, 5pm, SGT.

Who are the judges on the WEA 2019 Judging Panel?

Stellar, Pulsar & Nova Categories
Award applicants will be judged by a panel of judges comprising renowned entrepreneurs, business leaders, global professional audit firm Ernst & Young, and Enterprise Singapore.

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 and global professional audit firm Ernst & Young, Enterprise Singapore and Skillsfuture Singapore
. 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 February 2019.

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 April 2019.

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)

ASIA Award Application
SGD600 nett

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 PayPal and Credit Cards. Please apply via our official website: wea-sg.com. An auto-generated receipt will be given.

The Award Package fee is to paid via cheque to: S.AUXANO PTE LTD or via inter-bank transfer. Our bank account details are:

Name: S.AUXANO PTE LTD
Bank Name: United Overseas Bank Limited
Bank Code: 7375
Branch Code: 001
Account No: 451-306-269-3
Swift Code: UOVBSGSGXXX
Cash payment is not accepted.

Will I receive an invoice?
YES, the invoice will be issued by S.AUXANO 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 2019 Award Presentation Ceremony cum Gala will be held in a Singapore-based 5-star hotel venue by July 2019.