ENTRY ELIGIBILITY
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.
Please ensure your application offers clear and specific examples of what your entrepreneurial journey has achieved.
SUPERNOVA AWARD CATEGORY
(By nomination only)
Nominated by WEA judging panel only, not open for self-application
Awarded to 1 Woman Entrepreneur with outstanding achievements in business and society
Nominee is a Singaporean or a Singapore Permanent Resident
NOVA AWARD CATEGORY
Awarded to outstanding Women Entrepreneurs operating business(s) with combined annual revenue of SGD10 million and above
Demonstrated outstanding qualities in developing and growing business(s)
Business(s) she is running has/ have been operating for at least 5 years
Business(s) she owns must be registered and headquartered in Singapore
Applicant is a Singaporean or a Singapore Permanent Resident
PULSAR AWARD CATEGORY
Awarded to established Women Entrepreneurs operating business(s) with a combined annual revenue of above SGD1 million, but not exceeding S$10 million
Demonstrated outstanding qualities in developing and growing business(s)
Business(s) she is running has/ have been operating for at least 5 years
Business(s) she owns must be registered and headquartered in Singapore
Applicant is a Singaporean or a Singapore Permanent Resident
STELLAR AWARD CATEGORY
(Start-up)
Awarded to promising Women Entrepreneurs operating business(s) for less than 5 years, with annual revenue of less than SGD1 million
Demonstrated potential in starting up and developing business(s)
Business(s) she owns must be registered and headquartered in Singapore
Applicant is a Singaporean or a Singapore Permanent Resident
WOMAN OF ASIA AWARD CATEGORY (NEW)
(By nomination only)
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).
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
An Application Fee will apply for every candidate’s submission.
Application Fee for Nova, Pulsar & Stellar Category – SGD642 nett ($600 + 7%GST)
Please make payment HERE. A confirmation email will be sent after your payment where a link will be given to upload your submission documents.
Please get ready the following Submission Documents before uploading:
- Fill up and submit the E- Participation Form HERE
- A digital copy of Participant’s most recent business name card
- A digital copy of Participant’s most recent photo with the following requirements:
- At least 4R OR 1200 pixels by 1500 pixel
- Half body pose in business suit, against a solid background
- A scanned copy of ACRA Business Profile (60 days’ validity)
- A scanned copy of Financial Statements
- Audited Financial Statements from 2016 to 2018; please provide a draft copy of financial statements for 2018, if audited statements are not ready
- Company’s full colour logo in JPG or PNG format
- 1200 pixels by 1500 pixel
- A Participant’s Submission Proposal
(Refer to Judging criteria for the detailed questions that outline the following sections, which will be assessed during judging):
- Participant’s Bio
- Entrepreneurial Journey
- Financial Performance
- Strategic Direction
- Innovation & Disruption
- Market Growth
- Business Viability & Sustainability
- Business Model Scalability
- Corporate Social Responsibility
Refer to detailed Submission Proposal questions HERE
IMPORTANT NOTES
Please ensure above files are not more than 5 MB in file size.
If you wish to submit more supporting documents (i.e. product catalogue, company brochure),
please mail hard copy to WOMEN ENTREPRENEUR AWARDS PTE LTD, 24 Kaki Bukit Crescent Singapore 416255.
Submission Deadline: 7 February 2020, Friday, 5:00pm SGT
The Award Submission must be written in English.
Application fees paid are non-refundable in the event of a withdrawal. All proposals and supporting documents are non-returnable and will be kept strictly confidential for the purpose of judging the WEA only.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
- By submitting an award application, you have indicated consent to the Award’s rules and regulations. The Award Judging Panel and the Award Secretariat have the right to reject or disqualify your entry, if the entry does not comply with any of the Award’s rules and regulations.
- The Award Organising Committee reserves the right to amend the Terms and Conditions at any time without prior notice.
- Any changes will be posted on WEA website at: www.wea-sg.com.
- Participants shall ensure all information provided is true, complete and accurate.
- Applicants with more than 1 registered business should submit financial statements of all companies which they are registered shareholders for consideration.
- Applicants must be the owner-manager primarily responsible for the recent performance of a privately held Singapore-based/ASIA-based company or a founder of a listed Singapore-based/ASIA-based company who is still active in senior management.
- Failure to meet any of the deadlines may result in disqualification.
- The Award Secretariat shall not be responsible and liable for the loss of any award-related documents or materials.
- The Award’s rules and regulations will indemnify the Award Organising Committee, Award Judging Panel and Award Secretariat against all losses arising from a breach by the Participants.
- The decisions of the Award Judging Panel are final and binding.
- All proposals and supporting documents are non-returnable and will be kept strictly confidential.
- Award Winners can use the Award logos, symbols and trophies for promotional or publicity purposes, on the condition that no modification is made, and shall be represented in a proper manner in accordance to the identity of the award, and subjected to the approval of the Award Organising Committee.
- The Award Organising Committee reserves the right to use the award as well as the names and/or companies of the Winners for promotional or publicity purposes either directly or indirectly.
- Participants will provide and maintain an active email address throughout the Awards to receive all communications from the Award Secretariat / its partners.
- Each Winner shall be required to take up the Award Package once selection has been made. The Award Package is chargeable even if the Winner decides to withdraw from the Award once notified.
- Application fees paid are non-refundable in the event of a withdrawal.
Award Acceptance Requirements
(Only for short-listed award winners)
Please kindly note you will be required to comply with the following requirements, upon acceptance of your award win:
PULSAR & NOVA
All Pulsar & Nova Award Winners will be REQUIRED to pay for
a Congratulatory Package at
S$19,260 NETT
(inclusive of prevailing 7% GST)
- 10 seats at WEA 2020 Award Presentation Ceremony & Gala Dinner
- Photoshoot of Award Winner (2 x edited high resolution image in soft copy will be returned for winners’ use, after event)
- 4 pages story feature with photo on Award Winner in Award Coffee- Table Book (circulation: at least 600 copies)
- Story feature with photos on Award Winner on WEA Website
- Story feature on D:Code (an online entrepreneur digital portal)
- 10 copies of Award Coffee Table Book
- 1 soft copy of video & photographs taken at WEA 2020 Award Presentation Ceremony & Gala Dinner
- Official advertising and media publicity undertaken by organizer
- Quarter page black & white print advertisement media space in Business Times in WEA 2020 Advertising Supplement (artwork included)
- A personalised gift
Payment of congratulatory package is COMPULSORY & NON-NEGOTIABLE for all Award Winners who have accepted the award.
Cheque is to be made payable to: S.AUXANO PTE LTD.
All PULSAR & NOVA Award Winners will receive the following
COMPLIMENTARY ITEMS
- Right of usage of WEA 2020 Award logo on winners’ business cards
- 1 Award trophy
- First year entrance and membership fees waiver to exclusive WE Club
- 2 announcements on WEA’s social media
- Mentorship program (2 sessions per entrepreneur)
- Invitation to 1 CEO Round Table Event with high net- worth entrepreneurs and investors
- Invitation to exclusive high net-worth and entrepreneurial networking events
STELLAR
All Stellar Award Winners will be REQUIRED to pay for
a Congratulatory Package at
S$8,560 NETT
(inclusive of prevailing 7% GST)
2 seats at WEA 2020 Award Presentation Ceremony & Gala Dinner
Photoshoot of Award Winner (1 x edited high resolution image in soft copy will be returned for winners’ use, after event)
2 pages story feature with photo on Award Winner in Award Coffee- Table Book (circulation: at least 600 copies)
Feature of 2 pages story feature with photo on Award Winner on WEA Website
5 copies of Award Coffee Table Book
1 soft copy of video & photographs taken at WEA 2020 Award Presentation Ceremony & Gala Dinner
Official advertising and media publicity undertaken by organizer
Payment of congratulatory package is COMPULSORY & NON-NEGOTIABLE for all Award Winners who have accepted the award.
Cheque is to be made payable to: S.AUXANO PTE LTD.
All STELLAR Award Winners will receive the following
COMPLIMENTARY ITEMS
- Right of usage of WEA 2020 Award logo on winners’ business cards
- 1 Award trophy
- First year entrance and membership fees waiver to exclusive WE Club
- 2 announcements on WEA’s social media
- Invitation to exclusive high net-worth and entrepreneurial networking events
BANK INFO
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
The Award Package is chargeable, once Winner accepts the Award
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, and SkillsFuture 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 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 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: 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.
HOW TO APPLY
