6 more women entrepreneurs from the Western Balkans to be recognised for their business success

Sarajevo – For the fourth consecutive year, the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) is pleased to announce that the nominations for the Western Balkans Women Entrepreneurs of the Year 2024 have officially begun. 

Individuals, representatives of public and private institutions, organisations and all interested parties are invited to nominate outstanding women entrepreneurs in at least one of the following six categories: Green Woman Entrepreneur, Artistic Woman Entrepreneur, ICT Woman Entrepreneur, Young Woman Entrepreneur, Tourism Woman Entrepreneur, and Social Star Woman Entrepreneur. 

Nominations will be open until 21 February 2025. Following the selection process, carried out by the jury members, the winners will be invited to take part in the final event. 

To qualify, nominees must be women who are citizens of one of the Western Balkan economies and own a business registered by 31 January 2024.  

The nomination form, along with details about nominee requirements, categories, and the selection process, can be found here. 

Winning women entrepreneurs will become part of the Regional Network of Women in Entrepreneurship (RNWE), and have an opportunity for promotion, taking part in various important regional activities, and on-demand mentorship through dedicated digital mentorship platform.

The Western Balkans Women Entrepreneurs of the Year was officially launched in 2022 as a way to recognise women who have started and developed their own business and contributed to new and sustainable jobs for others in our region. Over the past three editions, 18 remarkable women entrepreneurs have proudly earned the prestigious title of Western Balkans Women Entrepreneurs of the Year. Additionally, last year, six extraordinary women entrepreneurs received special recognition from the jury for their unique contributions. The recognition is organised as part of the Common Regional Market Action Plan 2025-2028 and the RCC’s Women Economic Empowerment Agenda, and is financed by the European Union.  

More information on previous laureates: Regional Cooperation Council | Western Balkans Women Entrepreneurs of the Year