"Veuve Clicquot is a proud supporter of women in business internationally, honouring our founder Madame Clicquot, who established herself as one of the first leading female figures in the world of business. Our prestigious Veuve Clicquot Business Woman Award seeks to identify and celebrate outstanding women and honour their entrepreneurial spirit. We are therefore extremely proud to partner with Elle magazine in South Africa to present the Veuve Clicquot Elle Boss Award. This award champions the success of South African business women who share the same inspirational qualities as Madame Clicquot: an enterprising spirit, creativity, courage, determination and, of course, success," says Patrick Madendjian, Moët Hennessy Market Manager for South Africa.
Women matching the criteria in the ‘Entrepreneur or Corporate’ category could self-nominate, with either a mentor or manager, seconding their application or they could be nominated, however they will need to consent to the nomination.
Judges will be selected from a wide range of women in leadership from various industries.
Entrepreneur category:
Corporate category:
Note: Importantly, the candidate is not an employer, major shareholder or owner of a business.
An 2017 winner will be selected from all finalists from both the corporate and entrepreneurial categories. She will be recognised at a bespoke event hosted by Elle South Africa and Veuve Clicquot in Johannesburg on 9 November 2017.
In addition to the public recognition on the evening of the awards, the general press coverage, a lunch with Khanyi Dhlomo to ask personal, career and development questions as well as features in Elle South Africa (magazine and online /digital platforms), the winner will be flown to visit the prestigious Veuve Clicquot Maison and hosted by Veuve Clicquot in Reims, France, the home of Champagne. The trip will take place in 2018 and will include all flights, accommodation and a daily allowance.
The runner-up will receive a special Veuve Clicquot Experience, including a private dinner for her and five guests, to relax and unwind, to savour the recognition of her meaningful achievement to date as a Woman in Business (Terms & Conditions apply).
Four further Elle Boss runners-up will receive a Magnum of Veuve Clicquot.
All finalists will be invited to attend the Elle Boss Awards event on 9 November in Johannesburg. Finalists must fly themselves if they do not live in Johannesburg and be responsible for their own accommodation.
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Please note that this article has been updated.