The prizes

Last year's winner, Carina Soto Velasquez, donated her prize to support the Parabere Forum, a "forum that made [her] not only better as an entrepreneur but also as a person."

PARABERE Forum is an annual event that gathers thought-leaders in the field of gastronomy, food and nutrition. It aims to create a powerful, global network in order to strengthen the influence of women in the food sector. Thanks to Carina's donation, Parabere Forum created a new program "Parabere Grant" that will offer an opportunity to bring over to the forum women that fight for a cause, that have a project and need a voice, giving them this platform to share their stories and keep building a network that will help them to achieve their goals.

The winner will be profiled here on Difford's Guide where their story will be brought to life to a far-reaching trade and consumer global audience.

Not only that, and subject to Covid-19 restrictions permitting, Havana Club are offering a trip to Cuba to experience Cuban entrepreneurial culture and the home of Havana Club rum.

Further still, the winner will receive a trophy to commemorate their achievement.

The additional three award winners will receive cash prizes of €10,000 to invest in their business.

All finalists will be invited to Cuba, Covid-19 restrictions permitting, to experience Cuban entrepreneurial culture and the home of Havana Club rum.