The Encouraging Women into Franchising (EWiF) Awards are now open for entries, celebrating the achievements, innovation and impact of women across the franchising sector.
The EWiF Awards recognise outstanding women who are making a significant contribution to franchising, whether as franchisors, franchisees, employees, suppliers or leaders within the industry. The awards aim to highlight excellence, inspire future generations and champion greater diversity and inclusion across the sector.
Now in their 15th year, the EWiF Awards provide an important platform to showcase success stories and best practice, while shining a spotlight on the breadth of talent within franchising. Entries are welcomed from women at all stages of their franchising journey, and across all sectors of the UK franchising industry.
Winners will be selected by an independent panel of judges with extensive industry expertise and will be announced at the EWiF Awards ceremony, which will take place on 20 May 2026. The ceremony will be held as a joint event with the British Franchise Association’s Encouraging Women into Business (EWIB) conference. This landmark collaboration brings together learning, networking, celebration and glamour all under one roof.
Full details on award categories, eligibility criteria and how to enter can be found at https://www.ewif.org/enter-ewif-awards/. The deadline for entries is 5pm 27th February 2026.