Join the BWC Aberdeen community where women in business connect, build meaningful relationships based on trust, grow, and thrive.
Hello and welcome!
I’m Karen Smith, the proud business owner of Business Women Connections (BWC) in Aberdeen. Our mission is to empower women entrepreneurs by providing tailored support, exclusive resources, and a vibrant community where they can connect, build meaningful relationships, grow and thrive.
Join us at BWC Aberdeen and be part of a network dedicated to your success.
Karen Smith
Open for applications!
📆 Friday 13th November 2026
⏰ 12pm - 7pm
📍 The Beach Ballroom, Beach Esplanade, Aberdeen
The Athena Awards are a celebration of the incredible women entrepreneurs and leaders who are making a significant impact in the business community of Aberdeen. We firmly believe that their accomplishments deserve to be acknowledged and celebrated. By recognizing these women, we hope to inspire others and create a more inclusive and supportive environment for women in business.
The Awards will take place on Friday 13th November 2026 showcasing and celebrating the achievements and contributions of outstanding women entrepreneurs and leaders in the region.
Together, let's honour the achievements of women in business and pave the way for a brighter future.
Are you interested in sponsoring the Awards? Do you need assistance with your nomination?
Our Membership Benefits
All members have access to our resources pages for members and receive discounts on BWC events.
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Member Network Directory
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Business Funding Directory
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BWC Magazine
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Sustainability for Business
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Business Tutorials
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Connection Events
What you can expect from your BWC membership
Joining BWC Aberdeen will give you access to all this and more…
Events
Every month there are a range of networking and education events with members receiving a discount on their tickets.
Community
You will gain access to the BWC Magazine, member directory, community space and membership app.
Development
Access to BWC Academy, offering accredited courses, growth programmes, and resources for starting a business.
Stay tuned for updates on our next Mentor Match.
Organising your own mentorship can be a daunting task – that’s why we’ve have tried to make the process as easy as possible.
Available Plans
Designed for new and early-stage business owners.
£270 per year (£22.50 per month)
Exclusive Benefits:
Step-by-step Start-Up Toolkit
Priority Mentor Match support for early-stage businesses
“Launch Support” introductions to help you connect quickly
Visibility boost during your first 3 months in the community
Monthly new member feature in our member mailshot
Full access to core membership benefits
Designed for business owners, professionals, freelancers, and entrepreneurs.
£270 per year (£22.50 per month)
Exclusive Benefits:
Full access to all networking events and member directory
Business visibility through peer referrals and introductions
Priority access to collaboration opportunities
Member spotlight opportunities (directory and social features)
Quarterly “Growth Focus” check-in prompts and business support prompts
Access to peer-to-peer collaboration groups for idea sharing and support
👉 This tier is focused on visibility, connection, and consistent business growth within the community.
Designed for organisations investing in team development and business visibility.
£750 per year (£62.50 per month)
Exclusive Benefits:
Executive Industry Lunches: Quarterly leadership networking lunches with senior business professionals.
Priority Speaking Opportunities: Priority booking for event speaking slots and workshop delivery.
Enhanced Business Profile: Company logo, profile, and website featured on the BWC platform.
Corporate Spotlight: Annual feature across magazine, newsletter, or social media channels.
Team Development Access: Multiple staff members can attend events, trainings, and networking sessions.
👉 For up to three employees.
There is never a better time to be part of thriving community supporting women in business.
Our Upcoming Member Events
Many of our events are open to both members and non-members. Members will receive a discount on the ticket prices.
BWC provides a wide range of personal and professional development programmes with industry-leading facilitators. We can help you to develop your skills, grow your business, and make the connections .
BWC Aberdeen Members Learning and Development Events
Exclusive mentoring for all BWC Aberdeen Members. The next one opens for members in February 2026.
An exclusive monthly session designed to help our members sharpen their skills, solve challenges, and grow their business.
Are you ready to join our Membership Group?
We’re excited that you share our passion for being part of a trusted community of women in business. Making the connections and business journey start here.
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