Igniting Transformation

The Wisbys awards honor women leveraging their talents to solve community problems, reduce waste, innovate, inspire positivity, and fuel human ingenuity.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Who can enter?

The awards are open to anyone in any part of the world. Check if your business fits in one of our categories here. If you’re not sure if you qualify, send us a message.

Is it only for women?

The Wisbys is an inclusive event open to all women or nonbinary folks. We aim to support and uplift anyone who might find it harder to get ahead or be heard in traditionally white male dominated business spaces. If that sounds like you, you’re welcome here!

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Preview Award Categories

Take a look at the amazing Wisby Awards categories.

Outstanding Crafter

Crafting Requirements: Using Natural or Recycled Fabrics, Crafter of Upcycled Furniture, Jewellery, product to offer a solution to a social or health challenge and preservation of Traditional and heritage craft.

Standout Product Solution

Solution Requirements: Businesses in this category produce exceptional solutions that impact the environment or biodiversity in their locality, and can provide clear evidence of sourcing ethical primary materials.

Pioneering Online Marketplace

Marketplace Requirements: Businesses in this category demonstrate a clear supplier vetting process and a clearly designed website front end. This must be supported by social media channels promoting the site and/or a strong SEO performance in their sustainability niche.

Inspirational Short Program

Program Requirements: Businesses in this category demonstrate ethical marketing, inclusive language and design, and awareness of green marketing standards and codes in the countries where they promote their service. Impact metrics are a plus, if available.

This includes programs, memberships, communities, and courses on sustainability topics.

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Unconventional Vlog

Vlog Requirements: Businesses in this category demonstrate ethical marketing, inclusive language and design, and awareness of green marketing standards and codes in the countries where they promote their service. Impact metrics are a plus, if available.

This includes vlogs, blogs, and podcasts in the Sustainability Niche

Game-Changing Children’s Education

Service Requirements: Businesses in this category demonstrate ethical marketing, inclusive language and design, and awareness of green marketing standards and codes in the countries where they promote their service. Impact metrics are a plus, if available.

Groundbreaking Small Consultancy

Consultancy Requirements: Businesses in this category demonstrate ethical marketing, inclusive language and design, and awareness of green marketing standards and codes in the countries where they promote their service. Impact metrics are a plus, if available.

Noteworthy Small Consultancy

Consultancy Requirements: Businesses in this category demonstrate ethical marketing, inclusive language and design, and awareness of green marketing standards and codes in the countries where

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