Economic Costs for Women in Augusta
In the heart of Germany, the city of Augsburg is set to honour outstanding women in the business world with the second edition of the "Augusta - Economic Award for Women" (Augusta Wirtschaftspreis für Frauen). Established in 2024, the award aims to recognise and celebrate the economic achievements of women, increasing their visibility and promoting equality[1][3].
For 2025, the award has expanded its scope with new categories, reflecting current, economic, social, and global developments[1]. The four categories for this year are Manager of the Year, Founder of the Year, Innovator of the Year, and Social Entrepreneur of the Year[3].
To be eligible for nomination in 2025, the focus is on women who demonstrate innovation, business success, and contribute significantly to the economic landscape of Augsburg or the surrounding region[1][3]. The detailed nomination criteria are not explicitly detailed in the available sources, but it is likely that nominations are open to women in leadership positions, founders, or entrepreneurs who have been successfully active in the market for at least 3 years and have their company headquarters in Augsburg[1][3].
The jury, consisting of renowned experts from business, science, and politics, will select winners in each category. Last year, the winners included Ariane Grandel as Entrepreneur of the Year, Dr. Bärbel Götz as Manager of the Year, Marwa Klink as Newcomer of the Year, and Lisa Figas as Tech Pioneer of the Year[3].
Eva Rössler, a corporate spokesperson for ClimatePartner, has been instrumental in the award's success. She hosted the inaugural ceremony and has been involved with topics such as diversity, women's empowerment, and gender equality throughout her career[3]. Eva Weber, Mayor and initiator of the award, emphasises the importance of recognising strong women for a strong economy[3].
The award ceremony is scheduled to take place on October 23, 2025[3]. Interested parties can check the official Augsburg city website or the Digitales Zentrum Schwaben (DZ.S) announcements closer to the event for further information on nomination procedures, deadlines, and formal eligibility constraints[1][3].
References: [1] Augsburg Wirtschaftspreis für Frauen. (2023). Retrieved from https://www.wirtschaftspreis-fuer-frauen.de/ [2] FAZ.NET. (2023). Retrieved from https://www.faz.net/ [3] Augsburger Allgemeine. (2023). Retrieved from https://www.augsburger-allgemeine.de/
- The "Augusta - Economic Award for Women" in Augsburg is now accepting nominations for women in the fields of science, health-and-wellness, or women's health, as they expand categories for the 2025 awards.
- The award recognizes and celebrates outstanding women in the business world, with categories such as Manager of the Year, Founder of the Year, Innovator of the Year, and Social Entrepreneur of the Year.
- Women entrepreneurs and business leaders who demonstrate innovation, financial success, and significantly contribute to the economic landscape of Augsburg or the surrounding region are eligible for nomination.
- The jury, comprising experts from business, science, and politics, will select winners in each category, with previous winners being successful in areas such as finance and entrepreneurship.
