Are you the next Veuve Clicquot Elle Boss?The search is on for the 4th annual Veuve Clicquot Elle Boss: one woman who is redefining the world of business with her entrepreneurial spirit, leadership, creativity and determination. © HONGQI ZHANG – 123RF.com Veuve Clicquot and Elle magazine set out to celebrate women who have been in business for at least three years – women already demonstrating clear signs of success, and/or, exceptional corporate managerial skills and a social conscience. “The current Veuve Clicquot Elle Boss, Amanda Dambuza, is a woman who embodies what it means to be a leader. Running a project management services company, Uyandiswa, which has scores of employees and makes a staggering annual turnover, and also mentoring girls through her social enterprise network, Dambuza demonstrates the qualities we’re looking for in the next Veuve Clicquot Elle Boss,” said Khanyi Dhlomo, founder and CEO of Ndalo Media and Elle publisher. Nomination criteriaWomen matching the criteria in the Entrepreneur or Corporate category could either self-nominate, with a mentor or manager seconding their application. Or they could be nominated, however they will need to consent to the nomination. Entrepreneur Category:
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Deadline for entries is 14 September 2018. JudgingJudges will include Khanyi Dhlomo, Founder and CEO of Ndalo Media and Elle publisher and Aimee Kellen, Regional Marketing Manager Moët Hennessy, with further judges selected from a wide range of women in leadership from various industries. A Veuve Clicquot Elle Boss 2018 winner will be selected from all finalists from both the corporate and entrepreneurial categories. There will be one overall winner from either the corporate or entrepreneurial category. They will be recognised at a bespoke event hosted by Elle South Africa and Veuve Clicquot in Johannesburg on 18 October 2018. PrizesIn addition to the public recognition on the evening of the awards, the general press coverage, the winner will also receive one-on-one mentoring during a two-hour session with powerhouse business moghul Khanyi Dhlomo to ask personal, career and development questions. As well as features in Elle South Africa (magazine and online /digital platforms), the winner will be flown to visit the prestigious Veuve Clicquot Maison and hosted by Veuve Clicquot in Reims, France, the home of Champagne. The trip will take place in 2019 and will include all flights, accommodation and a daily allowance. The runner-up will receive a special Veuve Clicquot Experience, including a private dinner for her and five guests, to relax and unwind, to savour the recognition of her meaningful achievement to date as a Woman in Business (T&Cs apply). Four further runners-up will receive a Magnum of Veuve Clicquot. For more information, see the website: www.elle.co.za/could-you-be-the-2018-veuve-clicquot-elle-boss |