Cartier Women's Initiative Awards
The Cartier Women’s Initiative Awards, created in 2006, are a joint partnership project initiated by Cartier, the Women’s Forum, McKinsey & Company and INSEAD business school to encourage women entrepreneurs.
Process
Six Laureates, one from each continent (Asia & Pacific, Europe, Latin America, Middle East and North Africa, North America, Sub-saharan Africa) are honoured annually for the creativity, financial sustainability and social impact of their start-up businesses.[1]
The prize includes a place on an INSEAD Executive Programme, a US$100,000 Grant (money), international media exposure and networking and coaching opportunities.[2]
History of the Awards
In 2006, Cartier supported the very first edition of the Women's Forum for the Economy and Society, an international gathering designed to promote women’s vision on issues of global relevance.[3]
In 2006, Cartier and the Women’s Forum joined forces with McKinsey & Company and INSEAD business school to create the Cartier Women’s Initiative Awards that aim to support female entrepreneurs through mentoring, funding, networking opportunities and media visibility.[4]
The very first Laureates were awarded in 2007. Since the creation of the Award, 32 entrepreneurs have received the Cartier Women’s Initiative Awards.
The competition
Phase I - Three finalists from each of the six regions (Latin America, North America, Europe, Sub-saharan Africa,[5] Middle East and North Africa and Asia-Pacific) are selected in the first round of the competition. These 18 Finalists receive coaching to move to the next phase where they submit a detailed business plan and defend their projects verbally in front of the Jury.
Phase II - The 18 Finalists are invited to attend the Awards Week and the 6 Laureates are nominated during the Awards Ceremony which up until 2015, was traditionally held at the Annual Global Meeting of the Women’s Forum in Deauville.[6]
The finalists and Laureates are selected by regional juries composed of entrepreneurs, economists, business men and women, entrepreneurship advocates etc. They are chosen on the basis of their entrepreneurial experience, their business achievements and their commitment to the support of women entrepreneurs. The Jury's involvement is long-term and voluntary.[7]
The coaching of the finalists and Laureates is conducted by Cartier managers, McKinsey & Company consultants, INSEAD alumni and INSEAD MBA students.
Women of all nationalities and all sectors of industry and country may apply.
Past Laureates
2015
- Asia & Pacific: Hannah Chou & Momo Huang ,[8] OurCityLove Social Entreprise, Taiwan
- Europe: Ciara Clancy, [8] Beats Medical, Ireland
- Latin America: Komal Dadlani, [8] Lab4U, Chile
- Middle East and North Africa: Mouna Abbassy, [8] Izil Beauty, UAE
- North America: Alexandra Greenhill, [8] myBestHelper, Canada
- Sub-Saharan Africa: Chinwe Ohajuruka, [8] Comprehensive Design Services, Nigeria
2014
- Asia & Pacific: Diana Jue and Jackie Stenson,[8] Essmart Global, India
- Europe: Carla Delfino,[8] Imperial Europe, Italy
- Middle East and North Africa: Mariam Hazem,[8] Reform Studio, Egypt
- North America: Eleni Antoniadou,[8] Transplants Without Donors, United States
- Sub-Saharan Africa: Achenyo Idachaba,[8] MitiMeth, Nigeria
2013
- Asia & Pacific: Namita Banka,[9] Banka Bioloo, India
- Europe: Leonora O'Brien,[9] Pharmapod, Ireland
- Latin America: Gabriela Maldonado,[9] Jugando Aprendo, Guatemala
- Middle East and North Africa: Sima Najjar,[9] Ekeif.com, Jordan
- North America: Priyanka Bakaya,[9] PK Clean, United States
- Sub-Saharan Africa: Bilikiss Adebiyi,[9] Wecyclers, Nigeria
2012
- Asia & Pacific: Lianna Gunawan, La Spina Collections, Indonesia
- Europe: Cécile Réal,[10] Endodiag, France
- Latin America: Gabriela Flores,[11] Kirah Design, Bolivia
- Middle East and North Africa: Iba Masood,[12] Gradberry.com, United Arab Emirates
- Sub-Saharan Africa: Julienne Ingabire & Elizabeth Scharpf,[14] Sustainable Health Enterprises, Rwanda
2011
- Asia & Pacific: Chunhong Chen,[15] Yiyuan Environmental Group, China
- Europe: Kresse Wesling,[16] Elvis & Kresse, United Kingdom
- Latin America: Carolina Guerra,[17] Ingerecuperar, Colombia
- Middle East and North Africa: Rana El Chemaitelly,[18] The Little Engineer, Lebanon
- North America: Benita Singh and Summer Rayne Oakes,[19] Source4Style, United States
- Sub-Saharan Africa: Lorna Rutto,[20] EcoPost, Kenya
2010
- Africa: Ann Kihengu,[21] Prian, Tanzania
- Europe: Wendy McMillan,[23] Who to Ask?, United Kingdom
- Latin America: Valentina Peroni,[24] Nutribaby, Argentina
- North America: Birame Sock,[25] Third Solutions, United States
2009
- Africa: Jife Williams and Adeola Asabia,[26] MN Environmental Services, Nigeria
- Asia: Kimberley Ong,[27] AlgaVentures, Philippines
- Europe: Kristin Pétursdóttir and Halla Tómasdóttir,[28] Audur Capital, Iceland
- Latin America: Rosario Monteverde and Magdalena Rodríguez,[29] PRO Internacional, Uruguay
2008
- Africa: Mame Diene,[31] Karistal, Senegal
- Asia: Renee King,[32] Tamang Timpla Food Inc., Philippines
- Europe: Laura Chicurel,[33] Chicurela, United Kingdom
- Latin America: Cynthia Guy,[34] Instituto de Implantes Cocleares, Panama
- North America: Mona S. Jhaveri,[35] Foligo Therapeutics, United States
2007
- Africa: Lucie Avoaka,[36] Santa Maria Medical Center, Côte d'Ivoire
- Asia: Nandini Pandhi[37] and Yasmina McCarty,[38] GreenMango, India
- Europe: Bettina Götzenberger,[39] Lomaslegal, Spain
- Latin America: Antonia Sanin,[40] The Globe, Colombia
- North America: Angel Chang, Angel Chang LLC, United States
References
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- ^ "Cartier Women's Initiative Awards 2015". SozialStart. 31 May 2015. Retrieved 28 October 2015.
- ^ King, Jen (5 February 2014). "Cartier Supports Female Entrepreneurs With Women's Initiative Awards". Luxury Daily. Retrieved 28 October 2015.
- ^ "Cartier Women's Initiative Awards Sub-Saharan Finalists head to Paris". Lionesses of Africa. 7 October 2015. Retrieved 28 October 2015.
- ^ Hall, Julie (8 February 2009). "Apply for Cartier Women's Awards By Feb 13". Women Unlimited. Retrieved 28 October 2015.
- ^ Lankarani, Nazanin (18 October 2010). "Entrepreneurs Coach Newcomers". The New York Times. Retrieved 28 October 2015.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l "The 2014 Edition". Cartier Women's Initiative Awards. Retrieved 29 October 2015.
- ^ a b c d e f "The 2013 Edition". Cartier Women's Initiative Awards. Retrieved 28 February 2016.
- ^ "Cécile Réal". Cartier Women's Initiative Awards. Retrieved 28 October 2015.
- ^ "Gabriela Flores". Cartier Women's Initiative Awards. Retrieved 28 October 2015.
- ^ "Iba Masood". Cartier Women's Initiative Awards. Retrieved 28 October 2015.
- ^ "Ting Shih". Cartier Women's Initiative Awards. Retrieved 28 October 2015.
- ^ "Julienne Ingabire & Elizabeth Scharpf". Cartier Women's Initiative Awards. Retrieved 28 October 2015.
- ^ "Chunhong Chen". Cartier Women's Initiative Awards. Retrieved 28 October 2015.
- ^ "Kresse Wesling". Cartier Women's Initiative Awards. Retrieved 28 October 2015.
- ^ "Carolina Guerra". Cartier Women's Initiative Award. Retrieved 28 October 2015.
- ^ "Rana El Chemaitelly". Cartier Women's Initiative Awards. Retrieved 28 October 2015.
- ^ "Benita Singh & Summer Rayne Oakes". Cartier Women's Initiative Awards. Retrieved 28 October 2015.
- ^ "Lorna Rutto". Cartier Women's Initiative Awards. Retrieved 28 October 2015.
- ^ "Ann Kihengu". Cartier Women's Initiative Awards. Retrieved 28 October 2015.
- ^ "Gouthami". Cartier Women's Initiative Awards. Retrieved 28 October 2015.
- ^ "Wendy McMillan". Cartier Women's Initiative Awards. Retrieved 28 October 2015.
- ^ "Valentina Peroni". Cartier Women's Initiative Awards. Retrieved 28 October 2015.
- ^ "Birame Sock". Cartier Women's Initiative Awards. Retrieved 28 October 2015.
- ^ "Jife Williams & Adeola Asabia". Cartier Women's Initiative Awards. Retrieved 28 October 2015.
- ^ "Kimberly Ong". Cartier Women's Initiative Awards. Retrieved 28 October 2015.
- ^ "Halla Tómasdóttir & Kristin Pétursdóttir". Cartier Women's Initiative Awards. Retrieved 28 October 2015.
- ^ "Rosario Monteverde & Magdalena Rodriguez". Cartier Women's Initiative Awards. Retrieved 28 October 2015.
- ^ "Una Ryan". Cartier Women's Initiative Award. Retrieved 28 October 2015.
- ^ "Mame Diene". Cartier Women's Initiative Awards. Retrieved 28 October 2015.
- ^ "Renee King". Cartier Women's Initiative Awards. Retrieved 28 October 2015.
- ^ "Laura Chicurel". Cartier Women's Initiative Awards. Retrieved 28 October 2015.
- ^ "Cynthia Guy". Cartier Women's Initiative Awards. Retrieved 28 October 2015.
- ^ "Mona S. Jhaveri". Cartier Women's Initiative Awards. Retrieved 28 October 2015.
- ^ "Lucie Avoaka". Cartier Women's Initiative Awards. Retrieved 28 October 2015.
- ^ "Nandini Pandhi". Cartier Women's Initiative Awards. 4 May 2011. Retrieved 28 October 2015.
- ^ "M. Yasmina McCarty". Echoing Green. Retrieved 28 October 2015.
- ^ "Bettina Gotzenberger". Cartier Women's Initiative Awards. Retrieved 28 October 2015.
- ^ "Antonia Sanin". Cartier Women's Iniative Awards. Retrieved 28 October 2015.
External links
- Cartier Women's Initiative Awards
- Article on aufeminin.com [1]