Women’s Business Conference showcases the Wales and South England’s rising female stars
Women's Business Club, the Cheltenham-based national professional network dedicated to empowering and supporting women in business, held its annual conference at Cheltenham Racecourse last week, when business leaders from across Wales and the South were recognised at its awards ceremony.
Women's Business Club's new director, Tamsin Broster, said: "The day was a huge success, and the awards ceremony was an incredible finish with winners and runners up. Celebrating the successes of women in business is a pivotal step towards dismantling the barriers that often hold them back in our society."
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Founder and CEO of Women’s Business Club, Angela De Souza said, "The event was such a success and I am pleased to have Tamsin leading the Conference & Awards for Women in the South of England. The calibre of the entries was extremely high this year, making the judge's decision really tough.
"Although only one woman could win in each category, we feel that every single woman who entered is a winner. I am so proud of all businesswomen who have been through these past tough years and come out on top."
The 2023 England Women’s Business SME Award winners are:
Female Founder of the Year sponsored by Tutor In A Box
Winner: Katherine Robertson – Youtopia Solutions Ltd
Runner-up 1: Hannah Roper The Female Creative – The Female Creative
Runner-up 2: Mary Merheim – Grandbar Snacks
C-Suite Award
Winner: Emily Bevan – Room 58 Ltd
Runner-up 1: Laurel Docker MCIPD – Airtime Rewards Limited
Runner-up 2: Samantha Yates – Aither
Young Businesswoman of the Year
Winner: Isabelle Miller – GPC Systems Ltd
Runner-up 1: Izzy Weatherall – Support Small UK
Runner-up 2: Bethany Smith – Etiquette Events
Startup of the Year
Winner: Melissa Potente – Meliora
Runner-up 1: Jennifer Opare-Aryee – JOA HR Consulting Limited
Runner-up 2: Cicely Elliott-Berry & Clarice Elliott-Berry – Sibling Social
Sustainability Award
Winner: Louise Sutton – BTS
Runner up 1: Christina French – ESSENCH Cosmetics
Customer Excellence Award
Winner: Rachel Nash – Smart Office Support
Runner-up 1: Meg Anderson – Meg Anderson Photography
Runner-up 2: Rachel Lintott – Netcompany
Employer Of Women Award
Winner: Lorraine Jones - Gileston Manor
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CSR Award
Winner: Claire Thayers
Runner up 1: Susie Mackie Susie Mackie Life
Champion Award
Winner: Melissa Sterling (BA Hons) – Holland & Barrett
Runner up 1: Katy Massey – Plan International UK
Runner up 2: Mandy Rees – Mother For Life
