The Maven Awards - a night to remember!

NOMINATE HERE!

The Maven Awards are here to shine a light on all Winchester Women in Business…

Nominations for 2027 open SOON

Nominate someone you know - or yourself!

If you know of an inspirational woman (or two…or three!) doing amazing things within the Winchester Community then please nominate them.

We’re looking for quality over quantity in the nominations and so please give us as much information as you can about why you are nominating that person - tell us their story, add pictures, press and any supporting information you have.

Don’t be shy and nominate yourself too - we love receiving self-nominations.

The 4th Maven Awards take place on Thursday 25th February 2027 at the Nutshell.

NOMINATIONS CLOSE ON FRIDAY 12TH DECEMBER 2026

It’s worth noting that all have to buy tickets to attend the awards, nominees, finalists, sponsors so if you’d like to ensure you are at the awards don’t forget to buy your ticket.

Finalists will be contacted via email by Tuesday 5th January 2027.
Good Luck ♡

The Maven Award Categories

  • Four women standing together at a celebration event with pink and black balloons and a neon sign in the background. They are dressed in colorful outfits, smiling for the photo.

    Rising Maven

    Celebrating the young entrepreneurs, post college, post grad and also New Businesses to Winchester - All those who are creating and building something new and exciting in their chosen field or industry.

    2024 Winner - Lauren Watson - University of Winchester

    2025 Winner - Emma West - West Collaboration

    2026 Winner - Tamara Pratt - Thrive + Wild

    NOMINATE A RISING MAVEN
  • Four women standing together at a celebration or party, with black sequin backdrop, pink balloons, and pink and black balloon decorations. One woman is holding a flamingo-shaped light. They are smiling and dressed in colorful outfits.

    Eco Warrior Maven

    Celebrating the women caring every step of the way about the environment, through their product, service or business. Sustainability values running throughout, with a mission to be green.

    2024 Winner - Jo Burgess - Green Magpie

    2025 Winner - Emma Shaw - The Wellworn

    2026 Winner - Melanie LeJette - Moon Moon Reusables

    NOMINATE AN ECO MAVEN WARRIOR
  • Three people dressed in formal attire at party with black and pink balloon decorations and a neon sign in the background.

    Client Care Maven

    Celebrating the women who exceed expectations delivering excellent customer service day in day out in their business. Understanding the need for unbeatable, consistency in customer care and recognition.

    2024 Winner - Helen Morris - The Brow Clinic

    2025 Winner - Sharron Gordon - The Secret Garden

    2026 Winner - Helen Moseley - New Energy Fitness

    NOMINATE A CLIENT CARE MAVEN
  • Three people dressed elegantly are standing in front of a decorated black backdrop with pink and black balloons, and a neon sign that reads 'HAVEN.' The person in the middle is holding a neon pink flamingo-shaped light, and all three are smiling at the camera.

    Creative Maven

    Celebrating the makers, designers, stylists, photographers, artists, filmakers - if you create you belong here. Those for whom creativity is second nature, we celebrate you!

    2024 Joint Winners - Lisa Sharpe Art and Ellie From Elka Textiles

    2025 Winner - Donna Taylor - Sulkydoll Styling

    2026 Winner - Jess Montgomery-Salter - Edis Media

    NOMINATE A CREATIVE MAVEN
  • Four women standing together at a party, with a backdrop of pink and black balloons and a black shiny tiled wall. The woman second from the right holds a white candle shaped like the number 3, and all women are dressed in colorful outfits.

    Marketing Maven

    Celebrating the women creating, engaging and captivating branding & marketing campaigns that deliver results. You may work in a marketing role or be a freelance marketing/brand expert.

    2024 Winner - Miranda Rocksmith - Rocket Launch PR

    2025 Winner - Claire Bridges - Now Go Create

    22026 Winner - Gemma Story - Infinity Creative

    NOMINATE A MARKETING MAVEN
  • Four women dressed in colorful, party attire standing together at a celebration event, with a backdrop of pink, black, and white balloon decorations and a sparkly black curtain.

    Power House Maven

    Celebrating the women who keep us on track every day, the backbone of businesses, the service leaders, the virtual assistants, the solicitors, accountants, bookkeepers, HR consultants. We need you in our lives!

    2024 Winner - Louise Crockett - The Perfect Assistant

    2025 Winner - Ellie Brenchley - LÍMON Studio & Ellie Brenchley Consulting

    2026 Winner -Diana Sillence - Dogs Trust

    NOMINATE A POWER HOUSE MAVEN
  • Four women standing together at a celebration event, with pink and black balloons and a black and silver backdrop behind them.

    Community Maven

    Celebrating the soul led women giving back through building a community led or a charity led business that you simply couldn’t live without.

    2024 Winners - The Nutshell - Noel & Harriet

    2025 Winner - Carmel Kaila - Winchester City Dance

    2026 Winner - Maddie Podstada - Creative Studio Workshop

    NOMINATE A COMMUNITY MAVEN
  • Three women standing together at a celebration with pink and black balloons and a black sparkly background, smiling at the camera.

    Fitness & Wellness Maven

    Celebrating the women who passionately motivate and inspire us every day to live a well balanced, healthy and active lifestyle.

    2024 Winner - Sharon Worth - The Meno Coach

    2025 Winner - Sam Parsons - Winchester Pilates

    2026 Winner - Emily Taylor - Taylored Physiotherapy

    NOMINATE A FITNESS & WELLNESS MAVEN
  • Two women in evening dresses smiling at a celebration with pink balloons and a black and pink backdrop.

    Special Recognition Maven

    This Award originated in 2025 as a result of a touching nomination we received from the late Verity, a Fitstate Member who nominated Zoe & Emma of Fitstate for everything they have done for the Winchester Community.

    2025 Winner - Zoe Baker & Emma McCaffrey - Fitstate

    2026 Winner - Louise Crockett - The Perfect Assistant / Defy Perfection Coaching

    NOMINATE AN INNOVATOR MAVEN
  • Two women smiling, one holding a flamingo-shaped neon light, standing in front of a colorful, reflective backdrop with pink and black balloons on the right side.

    Maven in Tech

    Celebrating and highlighting the massive contribution of women in the tech sector. Whether employed or freelance doing you own tech thing, this award is most definitely for you.

    2026 Winner - Heather King

    NOMINATE A MAVEN IN TECH
  • Group of five women standing together at a celebration, surrounded by pink and black balloon arrangements, with a decorated backdrop and a sign that says 'M.' one woman holds a flamingo-shaped trophy. They are dressed in formal attire and smiling.

    Inspirational Maven of the Year

    Celebrating the female change-makers, the one’s always giving back either to the community, via their business against all the odds. These women inspire you daily and leave you thinking - how do they do that?

    2024 Winner - Betty Chadwick CEO Winchester Go LD

    2025 Winner - Sarah Sullivan - Style Solutions by Sarah

    2026 Winner - Carla Saull - Good Wash Day

    NOMINATE AN INSPIRATIONAL MAVEN
  • Four women in dresses posing together, smiling, at an event with pink and black balloon decorations behind them.

    Business Maven of the Year

    Celebrating the female founders and female soul led businesses in Winchester. These businesses and business women have a warm place in your heart and never fail to wow you with their service, concepts and products.

    2024 Winner - Gabi Jennings - Love Ocean

    2025 Winner - Laura Skilton - Baby Squids

    2026 Winner - Kate Llewellyn - The Content Consultancy

    NOMINATE A BUSINESS MAVEN