Forward Ladies is looking for the region’s top female business talent as it launches the 2013 Women in Business Awards for the North West and Isle of Man.
The awards – sponsored by Barclays, are now in their third year and continue to grow. Q Hotels, United Utilities and Amplitude Audio Visual Services have also been announced as category sponsors.
Caroline Pullich, Head of Relationship Banking for Barclays said: “At Barclays we recognise that women in business are a major contributor to the UK economy and we’re delighted to be partnering with Forward Ladies again, celebrating exceptional achievements in tough economic trading conditions.
“These awards encourage an environment that supports women on their entrepreneurial journey and they are a fantastic opportunity for ladies to network and share ideas and knowledge.”
With a record number of entries in 2012, the Women in Business Awards have attracted a wealth of serious talent from all corners of the region’s professional women.
Winner of the Business Woman of the Year title for the North West and Isle of Man 2012 was Candice Fonseca of Deli Fonseca in Liverpool. She was also the winner in the retail businesswoman of the year category.
This year’s awards ceremony will take place at the Midland Hotel on 6 November with an audience of senior businesswomen and their guests. Managing Director of Forward Ladies, Etta Cohen said:
“The awards continue to grow both in numbers and reputation, with previous winners setting the standard and inspiring others to set up and to grow their existing businesses. We know the economic climate has been exceptionally tough for all businesses, but by working together and inspiring others, we know that women can help to get this country back on its feet.”
There are 12 categories to enter and the winner of each category will then be considered for the title of North West and Isle of Man Business Woman of the Year:
The categories are:
Corporate business woman of the year – last year won by Dawn Webb, a partner at Moore Stephens on the Isle of Man – one of the largest accountancy networks in the world.
Professional Services business woman of the year was won by lawyer Carole Atkinson of Weightmans in Liverpool.
Home-based business woman of the year was won by Michelle Barrett of Bury with her credit claims company.
Not for Profit business woman of the year was won by Fiona Fletcher of Wrexham-based charity My Name is not Cancer.
Property business woman of the year, sponsored once again by Amplitude AV, was won by Sue Dewhirst who operates a “one stop” design-and-build company in Oswestry.
Start up business woman of the year was won by Ruth Thomas of Room 31, an Ebay fashion site.
International business woman of the year was won by Marina Nicholas of Formula Fun Entertainment Ltd, a television production and rights management company based in Knutsford, Cheshire.
SME business woman of the year was won by Caroline Chesworth of Preston with Mad Science North West, which introduces children to “fun science.”
PA of the Year sponsored by Q Hotels (The Midland Hotel) was Kathy Rouse, the lead PA of the audit department at Grant Thornton, Manchester.
Young business woman of the year winner was Anna Moss, co-founder and director of communications company 3door digital.
Manufacturing business woman of the year was Nicky Cannon-Jonic of Morcambe, with the Jonic bedding company supplying caravans, motor homes and boats.
Further details of the awards and how to enter can be found on the website: http://wiba2013.com/
Photo - One of last year's winners Dawn Webb from the Isle of Man.
