Episode 140: The Woman Who Awards Owner Sandra Garlick MBE

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The 'Woman Who' Awards owner Sandra Garlick joins us for the latest episode of the Business Awards Show. Sandra shares her frustrating awards experiences, leading her to start her own!

The Woman Who Awards were born ten years ago to celebrate the accomplishments of women in various business sectors. The Woman Who Solopreneur Awards followed.

Sandra tells us why she called the awards 'Woman Who' and why her scheme has no categories.

In fact, she reveals a number of differences with other awards programmes. She recognises everyone shortlisted, gives entrants an opportunity to amend their entries if she thinks they can be improved, and even hands out 'One to Watch' awards for those who don't win the main awards. The number of awards given varies each year as the judges decide on those worthy of the accolade.

Debbie and Sandra discuss the awards industry in detail, bemoaning those who use them to build email lists, emphasising that any awards that require you to get votes is not an award with integrity.

She has over 30 years' experience in the legal industry, and now acts as a business and visibility strategist and a speaker & mentor. Her background makes her a uniquely supportive awards owner, helping entrants to hone their entries, providing free workshops, even allowing businesswomen to edit their entries if nominated by a third party.

She proves that business awards can have integrity, and add true value to any businesswoman's reputation and portfolio. This is a fascinating listen between two passionate awards owners who believe in the need for recognition for women in business.

{1:16} Why Sandra went into the world of awards.

{4:36} What the name 'Woman Who' stands for.

{5:22} An awards without categories.

{6:52} Starting the awards locally.

{7:43} Starting the Solopreneur Awards.

{8:48} Sandra's business network.

{9:49} Helping female entrepreneurs produce high-quality award entries.

{11:59} Getting entries in by the deadline.

{15:12} Conducting in-person interviews with shortlisted finalists.

{16:27} The Woman Who Live Event.

{17:32} How the number of awards presented is decided.

{20:18} Life as a solicitor.