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Conditions for Entry

  • Nominations open on October 1, 2009 and close on December 11, 2009.
  • All applications must be received by December 11, 2009.
  • APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED.
  • All applications will be submitted online.
  • Only one nomination per person.
  • Previous nominees can apply.
  • You may self-nominate or nominate another person.
  • When nominating another, it is essential that the consent of that person is obtained. By submitting the Nomination Form, it is acknowledged by the Veuve Clicquot Business Woman Award that the Nominee has provided consent.
  • Employees of Moët Hennessy Australia, the LVMH Group and its affiliated companies, members of the Award panel and previous winners are not eligible for entry.
  • Candidates for the Veuve Clicquot Business Woman Award must have a significant record of employment, be currently working and have conducted the same business in Australia for at least three consecutive years prior to November 2010.
  • Candidates must be female Australian citizens/residents over the age of 21 and working and living in Australia.
  • Entries are welcome from women in all business areas regardless of size or industry.
  • Candidates’ businesses must be financially viable.
  • In early February, five or six candidates will be contacted and invited for an interview with the judging panel. If you are invited for an interview you will be asked to provide accurate and current verification of your financials.
  • Shortlisted candidates must be available for an interview in Sydney on February 15, 2010.
  • Finalists must be available to attend the Veuve Clicquot Business Woman Award lunch in Sydney on March 8, 2010.
  • The winner must be available to attend the Veuve Clicquot Business Women’s Forum in Reims in October 2010.
  • The winner will be an ambassador for the Veuve Clicquot Business Woman Award in Australia for the twelve months following the Award announcement. She must be available for media interviews plus three public speaking engagements throughout that year.
  • All entry submissions are kept in the strictest confidence. Entries and supporting documents are held in a secure environment for the duration of the Award and then destroyed at the end of judging. Please be aware that no documents can be returned.
  • Please provide details of any known potential disputes or legal proceedings that may impact on your business, affect your progress or be likely to bring the Award into disrepute.
  • Please note the credibility of the Award is dependant on the accuracy of the information submitted.