South: Women in Business finalists revealed
Global companies - such as Vodafone, 3M, and Microsoft - are among those that have key employees as finalists for the Women in Business Awards.
The 2018 awards, which take place on October 4 at Oakley Hall, near Basingstoke - bring together the brightest stars for an evening of networking and presentations.
The full list of finalists for this prestigious awards scheme, staged by The Business Magazine, is:
Champion of Change – Led by Hitachi Capital
- Nicki Aitken, RedPixie
- Sadie Groom, Bubble Agency
- Emma Illingworth, SSE
- Kaz Mortimer, Shorefield Holidays
- Kate Vandenberg, Sky
- Paul Barry Walsh, Fredericks Foundation
Enlightened Employer – Led by Barclays
- Get Ahead VA
- KPMG
- Moorcrofts
- Shoosmiths
- Sky
Board Level & Senior Executive of the Year – Led by Barclays
- Dr Sarah Cooper, CLEAN
- Teri Hunter, Moorcrofts
- Jaki Mitchell, Crowe
Start-Up of the Year – Led by Hitachi Capital
- Jane Arthern, FMCGenie
- Joy Foster, TechPixies
- Sarah Jordan, YOU Underwear
- Suzy Oliver, Mothers of Enterprise
Role Model of the Year – Led by KMPG
- Luana Clapis, Mintec
- Gemma Hood, Volume
- Kate Lester, Diamond Logistics
- Rebecca McAllister, Savills
- Michelle McLeish, SSE
- Pauline Murray, SSE
- Laura-Jane Turner, Centerprise
Rising Star – Led by Thomas International
- Amy Golding, Opus Talent Solutions
- Sarah Hitchcox, Anesco
- Gemma Hood, Volume
- Aduke Onafowokan, Thrive Consulting
- Alexandra Rijonveanu, Microsoft
- Nina Smith, Shoosmiths
Spotlight on Women in STEM – Led by KPMG
- Jackie Doherty, Monodraught
- Dr Claire Donoghue, 3M
- Emma Friendship-Kilburn, Emm-Power
- Gemma Hood, Volume
- Karin Meurk Harvey, Vodafone Group Enterprise
- Roni Savage, Jomas Associates
- Katherine Spice, CV-Library
Woman Business Owner of the Year – Led by Blake Morgan
- Lauren Atkins, The Malins Group
- Stephanie Hall, Uptake Strategies
- Rebecca Newenham, Get Ahead VA
- Jo Randall, St Magnus Hospital
- Leena Sankla, Solutions 4 Health
