The MAVEN Awards 2027 

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NOMINATIONS OPEN 1ST OCTOBER 2026

AWARDS NIGHT AT THE NUTSHELL WINCHESTER ON THURSDAY 25TH FEBRUARY 2027 FROM 6.30PM

NOMINATIONS OPEN 1ST OCTOBER 2026 AWARDS NIGHT AT THE NUTSHELL WINCHESTER ON THURSDAY 25TH FEBRUARY 2027 FROM 6.30PM

The Maven Awards are back…

Back for the 4th year running on Thursday 26th February 2027 are the much loved, much coveted Maven Awards! Celebrating Winchester’s finest female entrepreneurial talent. Hosted by Maven at The Nutshell these awards are open to all Winchester Women in Business (not just Mavens!)

Hi, I’m Natalie, Founder of Maven Coworking in Winchester and Creator of the Maven Awards! I feel passionately that there is a big gap in celebrating the inspirational wealth of female entrepreneurial talent that we have here in this wonderful city.

So say hello to ‘The Mavens’ a night dedicated towards red carpet style, uplifting entertainment and shining a light on the finest Winchester women in business.

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Align your brand with something special…

If you're a local business looking to align with something truly special, sponsoring a Maven Award is your opportunity to be part of this celebration.

Your sponsorship isn't just about brand visibility - it's about supporting the women who are shaping Winchester's business landscape.

Whether you sponsor an award category or one of our entertainment acts, you'll be directly investing in a night that empowers, inspires, and uplifts our community.

And the best part? Sponsoring the Maven Awards is affordable and achievable for businesses of all sizes. We believe that supporting female entrepreneurship shouldn't be reserved for the big names - which is why we've created sponsorship packages that work for like-minded local businesses who want to make a real impact. From award category sponsors to entertainment act sponsors, there's an option that fits your budget and amplifies your brand visibility to an engaged community of Winchester women in business.

Together, we create something magic ✨

Sponsor the Maven Awards
Philippa Gedge
Studio U Winchester
Zoe Palmer Travel Counsellors
Style Solutions by Sarah
The Active Bystander Training Company
The Athena Network
Defy Perfection Coaching
Good Wash Day
Camile Thai Winchester
Fitstate
The Brow Clinic
Beyond Official

Get Involved

  • Sponsorship

    Choose one of our affordable Sponsorship packages for maximum exposure for your business both before, during and after The Maven Awards. Packages include Podcast, Website listings, Advertising & Presenting.

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  • Nominations for 2027 open on 1st October 2026!

    Thank you for nominating for The Maven Awards 2026.

    We look forward to hopefully seeing you at the Awards on the 25th February 2026!

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  • Awards Night

    Taking place once again at The Nutshell Theatre, Winchester from 6.30pm on Thursday 25th February 2027 expect a fun night, brimming with entertainment, delicious food, awards & dancing!

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Giuseppe Manco salon
Donna Taylor - Sulkydoll
Sharon Worth - The Meno Coach
Baby Squids Winchester
Mint Tea Boutique
Kimberley Garrod de Garis Designs
Good Evans Kitchen
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Nicola Webster
Sociable Suzy
Trenta Braid Bar
Freelance Mum

What People Are Saying

“The Maven Awards was such an uplifting and inspiring evening. It was wonderful to celebrate the achievements of fellow business women and enjoy a great evening of entertainment at the same time.”

— Sarah Sullivan, Style Solutions by Sarah

“The best awards on the planet bar none!.”

— Donna Taylor, Sulkydoll Styling

“So proud to be a part of Winchester’s growing community of female entrepreneurs. It was really wonderful to see the huge cross section of industries and the enormous amount of talent”

— Zoe Palmer, Travel Counsellors

“If Carlsberg did awards...”

— Emma, Move with Emma

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Important dates for your diary

  • Sponsor it.

    Pre and Post Awards Exposure - stretching from 1st December 2026 to the end of March 2027

    Join The Maven Awards team by Sponsoring an Award and get unrivalled exposure for your business in return. See our Sponsorship page for more!

    Celebrating Winchester Women in Business and all that they do. What better event to put your name to?

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  • Awards it.

    Thursday 25th February 2027 6.30pm-Midnight

    The night you’ve all been waiting for. Join us at The NUTSHELL. Expect exciting entertainment, delish food & inspirational awards and lots and high energy! £70pp

    Reception drinks 6.30-7.30pm | Awards 7.30-9.30pm | Dancing 9.30pm-Midnight

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Events

Thursday 25th February 2027

Venue
The Nutshell, Winchester. 6.30pm til late

Back for the Fourth Year running! And this year we are changing it up! New venue - The Nutshell. More networking opportunities. An intimate awards celebration. Expect musical entertainment, a magician, 306 Photo Booth, Pink Carpet moments, delicious food and by popular demand - an after party!

Get your seat for Winchester’s most anticipated awards night. It’s entertainment, awards, fun, empowerment all wrapped up!

Tickets are on sale now!

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