What the candidates can expect

As a finalist, you will take part in the award ceremony at the gala evening (14 March 2025 in Zurich at the Circle). You will also receive access to the unique SEF network and a guaranteed ticket to the Swiss Economic Forum 2025. As a finalist, we also guarantee you media presence, including in the form of a portrait in the NZZ Verlagsbeilage and on various SEF channels. The winners will receive the following prizes:

PKZ voucher worth 1,390 Swiss francs included personal shopping voucher with stylist Luisa Rossi
The Young Entrepreneur of the Year will also receive mentoring from jury members
Voucher for two nights in renowned Hyatt hotels in Europe for each winner

Conditions for participation

Young Entrepreneur of the Year
Young female entrepreneurs can apply directly. A selection process is used to determine three finalists and the winner is honoured at the AwardNight. The young female entrepreneur must have founded at least one company less than 7 years old, have an active/C-level position there and the company headquarters and significant parts of the added value must be located in Switzerland.

Entrepreneur/CEO of the Year
Women in this category have an active role as an entrepreneur or CEO (C-level). This Female Entrepreneur of the Year is chosen through a nomination process. The candidate makes an active contribution to the promotion of women in entrepreneurship, the company was founded more than 7 years ago and the company has an impact on the Swiss economy.

Honorary Award
It is also not possible to apply for this category. Women who are eligible for the honour award are nominated. This category honours a woman who comes from the Swiss economy, is committed to women in entrepreneurship / the economy, is no longer in an active operational position and has at least 20 years of experience in entrepreneurship.

SEF.WomenAward

The women's business Award

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Award Partners

Official Timing Partner

Partners

Media Partners