The Maven Awards gives you the opportunity to align with our mission to celebrate Winchester’s wealth of Female entrepreneurial talent.

With affordable sponsorship opportunities, being part of the Maven Awards is sure to increase your brand presence and supercharge your marketing and visibility in the first quarter of 2026 and beyond!

Sponsor an Award

With 12 categories of awards to highlight the many business genres you can choose which award aligns the best with you. Expect excellent exposure and visibility for your business!

It’s £500 to Sponsor An Award. You can confirm Sponsorship and Pay by Card now using the link below:

Confirm Award Sponsorship & Pay

Or if you would prefer to pay via emailed invoice. (£250 due by 31st December, balance of £250 due by 16th February 2026).

    • A 20 minute episode on The Maven Podcast (will air after the awards).

    • Social Media Post Introducing you and your business ahead of the Awards

    • Journal post on The Maven Awards Website

    • Sponsor listing on The Maven Awards Website

    • Present the Award along with me with the opportunity to say a few words!

    • A table named after you and your business, with the opportunity for you to leave printed information, goodie bags, gifts or discounts.

    • A Full Page Feature in the Printed Programme (A4)

    • Your branding & logo displayed on a projector in the Reception Drinks area.

    NB The Sponsorship Package has been priced specifically with the expectation that all Sponsors purchase a ticket to the awards. There are no complimentary tickets for Sponsors or Finalists.

    • Category Winner Feature on Social Media!

    • Podcast Episode to be aired :-)

    • A Photograph of you with the Award Winners

Sponsor an Entertainment Act

A big part of the Awards night are the talented and uplifting entertainment acts who last year truly got the audience out of their seats! This is another fabulous chance to showcase your business!

It’s £300 to Sponsor An Entertainment Act. You can confirm Sponsorship and Pay by Card now using the link below:

Confirm Entertainment Sponsorship & Pay

Or if you would prefer to pay via emailed invoice. (£150 due by 31st December, balance of £150 due by 16th February 2026).

    • A Video to announce your sponsored act on Social Media!

    • A Feature on The Maven Awards Website

    • The Maven Podcast - a shared 20 minute episode with the other Entertainment Sponsors

    • Present your Entertainment Act!

    • Logo displayed in the reception drinks area at The Nutshell

    • A half page feature in the Printed Program (A4)

    NB The Sponsorship Package has been priced specifically with the expectation that all Sponsors purchase a ticket to the awards. There are no complimentary tickets for Sponsors or Finalists.

    • Podcast Episode to be aired!

    • Post Awards feature on your entertainment act and you on Social Media!

    • Photograph with you and your Entertainment Act

Sponsor the Awards Reception

An opportunity to give something back to the inspirational guests and finalists attending the awards by sponsoring the reception & welcome.

Enquire about Sponsorship here

  • Your sponsorship package gets started a couple of weeks before the awards as we announce you via our social media channels & email list as the Sponsor of the Reception at The Maven Awards.

  • As sponsor of the reception you will be introduced at the receipt and have the opportunity to introduce yourself and your business with a 3-5 minute talk around the subject of supporting female founders. You will also have a full page editorial in The Maven Awards Programme distributed to all seats for free on the night.

    You’ll also have the opportunity to be interviewed by Zoe Hanson, The Podcast Lady, footage to be edited for your use after the awards. And our photographer Philippa Gedge will take formal photographs.

    The Sponsorship also includes branding one of our tables of 6.

  • The awards create quite the buzz and so expect lots of post awards marketing via the Maven channels and local newspapers and radio. All sponsors will be mentioned in all press correspondence.

Advertise in the Programme

Get your business see with a full page advertisement in our glossy Maven Awards Program. From £100 (A4 print ready please )

Enquire about Advertising here

  • £100 - Print ready A4 portrait Advert

    £175 - Advert including design by Natalie

    £200 - For Inside back cover / Inside front cover

  • Adverts to be completed and sent to Natalie at Maven by 28th February 2025.

  • This year we will also create a digital version of the programme that will be available via a link on the Maven Awards Website.