
GIFEW EVOLUTIONARY WOMAN ENTREPRENEUR AWARDS 2023
GIFEW Evolutionary Women Entrepreneur Awards 2023
Vote for women entrepreneurs who are brave, impactful and make magic happen in their world!
Voting closes: 17th April















GIFEW Evolutionary Women Entrepreneur Awards 2023
Vote for women entrepreneurs who are brave, impactful and make magic happen in their world!
Voting closes: 17th April















Recognising and Celebrating Evolutionary Women Entrepreneurs!















Every day brave women make the impossible happen in their work and through their businesses. They skillfully and meaningfully combine doing what they love with doing what matters. They are courageously true to being themselves and disciplined to do what is necessary. They make a profound impact and by their example inspire others to be authentic, brave and encouraged to make magic happen.
Now more than ever, it’s important that these evolutionary women have the spotlight turned on them, and that they are recognised, celebrated and rewarded for their contribution.
That is why we host another year of the GIFEW Evolutionary Woman Entrepreneur Awards
Vote for your associates, friends, family, and colleagues for a GIFEW Evolutionary Woman Entrepreneur Award 2023 to acknowledge them for their bravery and the impact they make through being entrepreneurs and leading businesses. The women you nominated will be recognised, celebrated and rewarded for their contribution on our global stage!




Recognising and Celebrating Evolutionary Women Entrepreneurs!















Every day brave women make the impossible happen in their work and through their businesses. They skillfully and meaningfully combine doing what they love with doing what matters. They are courageously true to being themselves and disciplined to do what is necessary. They make a profound impact and by their example inspire others to be authentic, brave and encouraged to make magic happen.
Now more than ever, it’s important that these evolutionary women have the spotlight turned on them, and that they are recognised and celebrated for their contribution.
That is why we host another year of the GIFEW Evolutionary Woman Entrepreneur Awards
Vote for your role models, associates, friends, family, and colleagues in the GIFEW Evolutionary Woman Entrepreneur Award 2023 to acknowledge them for their bravery and the impact they make on you, others and the world through being entrepreneurs and leading businesses. The nominated women will be recognised, celebrated and awarded for their contribution on our global stage!




HOW TO VOTE?
It is simple! Click on the “Vote Now” button and in the voting form select the woman you’d like to cast a vote for in each of the 5 categories (only 1 can be selected per category). Then to complete your vote enter your name and e-mail and press submit!
Voting closes on Monday, 17 April 2023
Award Finalists, Categories Winners, and the overall GIFEW Evolutionary Woman Entrepreneur Award 2023 Winner will be announced on Sunday 23 April 2023 at the Awards Ceremony.
HOW TO VOTE?
Click on the “Vote Now” button and the woman you’d like to vote for (only 1 per category). Enter your name and e-mail and press submit!
Voting closes 17 April 2023
Award Finalists, Categories Winners, and the overall GIFEW Evolutionary Woman Entrepreneur Award 2023 Winner will be announced 23 April 2023.















You can vote for women entrepreneurs in 5
AWARD NOMINATION CATEGORIES
1. Upstart entrepreneur
women who started a new enterprise in the 2020s
2. Inspiring solopreneur
women entrepreneurs who are inspiring and making impact through their unique expertise and personal touch
3. Conscious enterprise builder
women growing purposeful and impactful enterprises through leading and developing a team
4. Social impact entrepreneur
women making social and community impact through their enteprises
5. Enviromental impact entrepreneur
women making environmental and ecological impact through their enterprises
Last year’s category winners included:


















AWARD NOMINATION CATEGORIES
1. Upstart entrepreneur
women who started a new enterprise in the 2020s
2. Inspiring solopreneur
women entrepreneurs who are inspiring and making impact through their unique expertise and personal touch
3. Conscious enterprise builder
women growing purposeful and impactful enterprises through leading and developing a team
4. Social impact entrepreneur
women making social and community impact through their enteprises
5. Enviromental impact entrepreneur
women making environmental and ecological impact through their enterprises



This year’s 2023 nominees by category are:















1. UPSTART ENTREPRENEUR
1. UPSTART ENTREPRENEUR



Megan Gallagher
New Zealand
Ignite Your Spark- helping others thrive in so many ways



Preeti Pandya
United Kingdom
Making dream body transformation accessible to time-strapped, busy professionals



Heather White
United States
Montessori Consulant, Teacher Trainer, & Content Creator



Anna Malewicz
Canada
Feminine Embodiment Coach and Counsellor



Kari Sutton
Australia
Empowering parents to plant the seeds of resilience and wellbeing.



Tatiana Kacmarova
Slovakia
Helping individuals&corporates to grow&find their purpose



Nikki Tomkins
Canada
Marketing mommy of two extraordinary kiddos/ Warrior Survivor Future Speaker



Karen Mackenzie
Canada
Empathetic, Curious, and Resilient – I am focused on providing the best experience for those that surround me



Lucia Klestincova
Belgium
Impact catalyst for activists&bureaucrats seeking feminine flow beyond burnout



Maria Fernanda Calderon Ariza
Spain
A legacy that will leave happiness distributed



Yvette Sholdas
Australia
Accelerating impact through collaboration



Eva Vejvodova
Czech Republic
Founder of Evolucio, a platform for people and organizations that experiment with new forms of collaboration















2. INSPIRING SOLOPRENEUR
2. INSPIRING SOLOPRENEUR



Mary Scott
Australia
Rise Up Give Back



Melissa Mitchell
Canada
Helping entrepreneurs generate consistent leads through YouTube without wasting hours creating content that doesn’t convert



Sally Foley - Lewis
Australia
Middle Management Leadership Expert



Maria Hersey
United States
Striving to make a world of difference, one day at a time…



Judith Yeabsley
New Zealand
Judith, The Confident Eater, getting those picky eaters eating!



Diane Matthews
Canada
Reiki master-teacher and leader for peace



Carrie Brightwell
United Kingdom
Helping the world feel happy and whole by simplifying spirituality



Cali Veludos
New Zealand
A passionate long-time educator determined to assist in a paradigm shift



Hana Zawodny
New Zealand
Reconnect back to yourself – Busting Burnout and Anxiety



Rozanna Prodesta Moore
The Bahamas
Advancing Women; Connecting Families to Build Communities



Nikki Slade
United Kingdom
Internationally renowned pioneer of natural voice and kirtan leadership with over three decades of experience



Dominique Forbes
The Bahamas
As a Woman, I am honoured to take up space!



Corby Furrow
Canada
Transformational Catalyst for Women Who Lead



Steffi August
New Zealand
Professional Self-Leadership Coach. Lead yourself to lead others



Su Patel
United Kingdom
Empowering people to BE-DO-HAVE abundance with high self-worth



Penelope Magoulianiti
Cyprus
Empowering women to enjoy success without struggle or sacrifice



Jen Tyson
New Zealand
Passionate about helping women become thier best selves



Tania Bosch
Canada
Communication + Collaboration + Process as a Woman-led General Contracting Firmed



Florence His
France
Business Consultant, Entrepreneurial Coach and Capital Raising Strategist for Impact



Romina Melwani
United Kingdom
Healing and preventing chronic disease through education



Megan Kelloway
Canada
On a mission to help small bio owners tap into the power of social media marketing without all the stress



Sally Powell
United Kingdom
Inspiring curiosity



Tammy Johnston
Canada
THE Hold Your Hand and Kick Your Ass Business Coach



Laurel Makowem
New Zealand
Financial empowerment for mothers and children, and financial empowerment pathway for girls



Sofie Hon
Singapore
Executive and Mindset Transformation Coach



Mphele Yelane
South Africa
Founder and CEO of Ezamazwe Education Centre for Innovation



Ingrid Carleton
Canada
Virtual Assistant providing peace of mind and time freedom



Moira Ni Ghallachoir
Ireland
Being an authority becomes a reality when your mission becomes a responsibility



Laurel Parsons
New Zealand
Helping leaders and teams thrive by creating positive energised workplaces



Ilana Walker
Canada
Self Love Podcaster and Mindset Coach



Marika Stimac
Canada
Helping other live their best lives with financial confidence



Deborah Cantin
Canada
Powerful, passionate entrepreneur who believes women are changing the world!



Susanne Lurger
Austria
I improve individual and organisational well-being and impact for my clients



Cheryl Kasianiuk
Canada
Spiritual Therapist who helps others reconnect with their True Essence



Jane Lewis
United Kingdom
Creating a legacy of healing and spirituality















3. CONSCIOUS ENTERPRISE BUILDER
3. CONSCIOUS ENTERPRISE BUILDER



Glenise Harvey
Canada
Principal of A&H Steel, a consciously led business transforming lives



Tamami Ushiki
Japan
The strong & beautiful ”Community*Platform” builder



Alison Shadrack
United Kingdom
PR Expert for Thought Leaders



Renee Edwards
United Kingdom
Making films & leading teams to help people be heard



Adesubomi Plumptre
Nigeria
Co-Founder, Volition Cap and Champion for Africa’s Middleclass



Jessica Tesar
Canada
Courageous Entrepreneur Building Trust and Confidence in the Beauty Industry



Cathy Sheppard
New Zealand
Empowering people, leaders and teams – driving culture excellence in organisations



Violetta Terpeluk
United States
Fulfilling Life, Optimized Wealth. Find your FLOW



Andrea Muller
Canada
Interior designer – designing a difference that impacts lives and enriches communities



Ambika Sampat
Zambia
Self-Mastery Coach | Entrepreneur | Pioneer | Conscious Parent | Extremist for Love



Sandi Herrera
United States
My passion is deeply rooted in transforming the culture of education and igniting the genius in educators and students across the world



Colette Streicher
United States
Psychotherapist founder of the MAP Method



Ivana Miklesova
Slovakia
Transformational leader in finance and pioneer of women leadership



Mayumi Young
United States
Committed to education systems that work 100% of the time



Lesa Mueller
Canada
Helping teams and individuals discover the next level



Jesse Schewchuk
Canada
Multi-award-winning Television Producer Jesse Schewchuk is the Founder and CEO of a thriving Video Training Agency, Modern Muse Media















4. SOCIAL IMPACT ENTREPRENEUR
4. SOCIAL IMPACT ENTREPRENEUR



Keshelle Davis
The Bahamas
Armed with a mission to inspire people to live the life they dream about, I have impacted thousands with her uniquely tailored events, initiatives and achievements



Sofia Fenichell
United Kingdom
Founder of an ethical, generative AI edtech to revolutionise learning



Lara Dawn
Canada
Founder of The ADHD Village – Find your people love them hard



Pinky Ghadiali
United Kingdom
Our mission at Netwomen is bridge the gender gap, create 50:50 split and keep women of power at the top



Jeanne Lehman
Canada
Inspire, Empower and Engage with Confidence



Alexandria Favret
Canada
Entrepreneur. Lead joy spreader at Shoeboxes of Love. Mama. Swimmer.



Andrea Bohacikova
Czech Republic
Parental leave isn’t a brake if you don’t want to…



Courtney Buhler
Canada
An ambitious entrepreneur empowering women to financial independence within the lash industry



Jelena Katić Ujević
Croatia
Psychologist (in education), Master MAP Practitioner and Incurable Optimist



Olga Klimko
Canada
Empowering authentic change through fearless pursuit of positive social impact



Vjera Orbanic
United Kingdom
Conversation Designer and Leadership Trainer



Sandra D'Souza
Australia
CEO and Founder, Ellect



Crystal Flaman
Canada
Dynamic & Inspiring Social Entrepreneur



Glori Meldrum
Canada
To be good leaders, we need to have human connection



Tamara Larson
Canada
Creating safe spaces to build a sustainable world leaving no one behind



Artemis Evangelidi
Australia
Conscious Leadership Expert, Learning and Development Consultant, NFP Facilitator & Author



Brenda Brix
Canada
Empowering women live abundantly



Jennifer Minard
United Kingdom
Global Communication and Social Impact Specialist



Tanya Forbes
Canada
Founder & Executive Director of I Belong Bags Foundation



Nicoleta Cindea
Romania
together for a better world in this magic UNIVERSE !



Bohdana Kabatova
Czech Republic
Soul guide and co-founder of Czech self-development company SoulAdventure



Simona Macorova
Slovakia
I help kids, youth, and adults to build healthy and safe relationships



Lenka Papadakisova
Czech Republic
Pioneer of Wisdom-based Entrepreneurship and initiator of sustainable social community projects in Czech Republic















5. ENVIROMENTAL IMPACT ENTREPRENEUR
5. ENVIROMENTAL IMPACT ENTREPRENEUR



Darina Styriakova
Slovakia
Bioleaching of waste/minerals and producing biostimulants to reduce agrochemicals



Wendy Schneider
Canada
Freedom to “Be” for people’s lives and for our planet



Michelle Cotton
Canada
Reclaiming value for future generations



Rosalind Bluestone
United Kingdom
Vital goods delivered to needy communities, instead of to landfill



Katarina Hutyrova
Slovakia
Our fashion sustainability starts much earlier than in a store window
ALL AWARD NOMINEES WILL RECEIVE




Acknowledgement for their contribution to others in this exceptional year




One complimentary place at the Evolutionary Woman Roundtable (worth €249)
ALL CATEGORY AWARD WINNERS WILL ALSO RECEIVE




Personalised social media publicity on GIFEW channels to further their causes




One complimentary place at the 1-week Reclaim Your Authentic Power Microschool (worth €997)
The overall GIFEW Evolutionary Woman Entrepreneur Award 2023 Winner will additionally receive




One exclusive place in the 12-month high-impact transformational education for women (worth over €10,000)
The GIFEW Ultimate Feminine Leadership & Impact program is a personal growth and evolution accelerator to train and transform women to profoundly integrate their lives, express their true essence and authentically lead in these extraordinary times so that they can make meaningful impact and fulfil on their purpose.
ALL AWARD NOMINEES WILL RECEIVE




Acknowledgement for their contribution to others in this exceptional year




One place at the Evolutionary Woman Roundtable (worth €249)
ALL CATEGORY AWARD WINNERS WILL ALSO RECEIVE




Personalised social media publicity on GIFEW channels to further their causes




One Place at the 1 week Reclaim Your Authentic Power Microschool (worth €997)
The overall GIFEW Evolutionary Woman Entrepreneur Award 2023 Winner will additionally receive




One place at the 12 months of high impact transformational education for women (worth over €10,000)
The GIFEW Ultimate Feminine Impact program is a personal growth accelerator to train women to integrate their lives profoundly and deeply in these extraordinary times so that they can make impact and fulfil on their purpose.















Panel of Judges
A diverse panel of GIFEW advisors and faculty mentors will select the overall GIFEW Evolutionary Woman Entrepreneur Award 2023 Winner.















Judges Panel
A diverse panel of GIFEW advisors and faculty mentors will select the overall GIFEW Evolutionary Woman Entrepreneur Award 2023 Winner.



Marie Soprovich
Conscious Entrepreneur and GIFEW Global Partner



Sandra Epstein
Educator, Natural scientist, Social Entrepreneur and GIFEW Faculty Mentor



Bea Benkova
Global Evolutionary Leader and GIFEW Founder and CEO



Lucille Mandin
Founder of Hand in Hand with African Women/Transformative leader



Jan Polak
Pioneer of a new business paradigm, and GIFEW Director of Education, Entrepreneurship and Impact
Voting close 17th April
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Voting closes 17th April
Category Winners and the overall GIFEW Evolutionary Woman Entrepreneur Award 2023 Winner announced 23rd April
Voting closes 17th April
Category Winners and the overall GIFEW Evolutionary Woman Entrepreneur Award 2023 Winner announced 23rd April
About





The Evolutionary Home for Women Making Impact in the World
GIFEW (Global Institute For Evolutionary Women) is a transformational education and mentoring organisation founded by entrepreneur Bea Benkova in 2012. With a community of 5000+ entrepreneurs, leaders, and activists extending far beyond its London headquarters, including members from 120+ countries across 6 continents.
Its noble mission is to transform humanity through the aligned power of evolutionary women, which it tirelessly works to achieve by providing members with multi-dimensional education, engaging leading expert faculty mentors, and a stimulating and supportive environment for transformative learning, evolution, and co-creation.
About





The Evolutionary Home for Women Making Impact in the World
GIFEW (Global Institute For Evolutionary Women) is a transformational education and mentoring organisation founded by entrepreneur Bea Benkova in 2012. With a community of 5000+ entrepreneurs, leaders, and activists extending far beyond its London headquarters, including members from 120+ countries across 6 continents.
Its noble mission is to transform humanity through the aligned power of evolutionary women, which it tirelessly works to achieve by providing members with multi-dimensional education, engaging leading expert faculty mentors, and a stimulating and supportive environment for transformative learning, evolution, and co-creation.