The Veuve Clicquot Bold Woman Award returns for its fourth year in South Africa, celebrating female entrepreneurs who challenge convention and drive innovation.
Since 1972, the award has honoured over 450 women globally, offering winners visibility, networking opportunities, and industry recognition.
According to the organisers, in 2025, South African businesswomen once again have the opportunity to be recognised. The competition features two categories: the Bold Woman Award for leaders with businesses older than five years and the Bold Future Award for rising entrepreneurs with companies under five years old.
“The Bold Woman Award isn’t just about recognition, it’s about amplifying women’s impact in business,” said the organisers. “With South African female entrepreneurship on the rise, we’re excited to highlight bold leadership.”
How to Enter:
Entries open on 3 March 2025 and close on 13 April 2025. To qualify for the Bold Woman Award, applicants must be founders or CEOs of a company that has been in operation for at least five years, demonstrating industry transformation and sustainable growth. The Bold Future Award is open to entrepreneurs whose businesses are less than five years old and who have already made a significant impact in their field.
An independent jury will select three finalists per category, with winners announced at the Bold Woman Award ceremony on 16 July 2025. The Bold Woman Award winner will also travel to Reims, France, for an exclusive experience at Maison Veuve Clicquot.
Eligible businesswomen can apply at boldopendatabase.com/en/bold-woman-award, joining a global network of female entrepreneurs.
Compiled by Justine Fortuin
