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Tickets for BWS Top 100 2026
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Running a business can be exciting, but it can also feel overwhelming, isolating and difficult to navigate.
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We know some of the some of the challenges identified by Scottish women-led businesses and issues we discuss at our Empowerment Tuesday meetings:
(Source: Scottish Government / Scottish Parliament evidence on women-led businesses)
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You’ve moved beyond the startup phase and are focused on growth — whether that’s increasing revenue, building a team, refining your strategy, or preparing for the next stage of expansion. You want practical support, structure, and insight from women who’ve been there.
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You’re leading — a business, a team, or a vision — and you want to strengthen your confidence, decision-making, and leadership impact. You value strategic thinking, peer-level conversations, and learning from experts who understand the pressures at the top.
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BWS Top 100 List…
We are delighted to reveal the Business Women Scotland Top 100 for 2026.
Across our 10 dedicated categories, these 100 outstanding women represent the talent, ambition, leadership and impact of women in business across Scotland.
To everyone recognised this year — congratulations. This is your moment to celebrate everything you have achieved and the difference you continue to make within your business, industry and community.
Tickets on sale now!
Awards Lunch
📆 28th October 2026
📍 Grand Central Hotel Glasgow
🥂 Drinks Reception at 12pm
💄 Charlotte Tilbury pop up shop with a 20% discount!
Join us as we celebrate the achievements of this year’s Top 100 across our 10 dedicated business categories and reveal the Top 10 winners on the day.
Expect an afternoon filled with inspiring women, new connections, great conversation and a well-deserved celebration of the ambition, leadership, innovation and impact of women in business across Scotland.
Be in the room…
Whether you’re one of our Top 100, joining to support someone who is, or simply want to celebrate alongside some of Scotland’s most inspiring women in business, we’d love to welcome you.
PODCAST
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🎙️ New episode! FoundHer Place: Scaling Businesses
Episode 4,
Rosalynd Ramage and Alison Bruce from Colours Agency
🎧 Streaming on Apple Podcasts, Android & YouTube.
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