Inspiring leaders, entrepreneurs and apprentices are among East Midlands women to be showcased at 2024’s Enterprising Women Awards.
Organised by East Midlands Chamber’s Enterprising Women network, the ceremony at Winstanley House in Leicestershire on 20th September will unveil the winners of 10 award categories.
Enterprising Women Co-Chair Eileen Perry said: “With exactly one month to go until the Enterprising Women Awards, we’re busy setting the stage for an unmissable evening at this beautiful venue in Leicestershire. East Midlands women absolutely can thrive in business and these awards show that by doing so, they are driving continued change in perception within the business community.
“For me, what happens off the stage can be just, if not more valuable than on the stage. The huge boost to self-confidence you get sharing in the wins of brilliant businesswomen in the East Midlands is one thing, but the opportunity to network and build connections is really something that cannot be underestimated in growing your presence.
“I’d urge anyone poised to press the button to join us at the Awards to get registered straight away so as not to miss out on what is certain to be a really uplifting evening.”
Finalists for the Enterprising Women Awards 2024:
Businesswoman of the Year (sponsored by Michael Smith Switchgear)
Bhumika Parmar BP Legal
Lai-Yee Cheung Sanjay Foods
Andrea Grey PPL PRS
Jo Jepson Base 51
Michelle Williams Meesh Consulting
Female Entrepreneur of the Year (sponsored by Fraser Stretton Property Group)
Katy Upton Fortitude Nicsa
Laura Holland EcoTech Engineers
Michelle Williams Meesh Consulting
Poonam Sharma Barclays
Social Commitment Award (sponsored by Tomato Energy)
Jessica Popplewell-Barker Rykneld Homes
Emma Sharpe Menphys
Sally-Anne Hurn Duncan & Toplis
Natalie Dunbar Consultus
Blu Hardy Hardy Signs
Bodie Hodges Foundation Bodie Hodges Foundation
Female Employee of the Year (sponsored by Nelsons)
Jay Dodson Base 51
Sarah Spray Menphys
Anne-Marie Hunt NatWest
Charlotte Barker The Maynard
Lai-Yee Cheung Sanjay Foods
Hannah O’Brien Colleague Box
Team of the Year (sponsored by Breedon Consulting)
Base 51 Base 51
Family Law & Care Team Timms Solicitors
Olivia Beesley, Jodie Pringle Purpose Media
Summit Creative Summit Creative
The Maynard The Maynard
Bodie Hodges Foundation Bodie Hodges Foundation
Apprentice of the Year Award (sponsored by Futures Housing Group)
Elena Richards Rolls-Royce
Amber Whitby Pentaxia
Sarah Illsley Pentaxia
Lillie Jeffries- Williams Rolls-Royce
Manhoor Akhter Rolls-Royce
Emerging Leader Award (sponsored by Sarah Higgins Corporate Coaching)
Lai Yee Cheung Sanjay Foods
Alice Houghton The George Hathersage Longbow Venues
Bethany Grundy PPL PRS
Ruby Birks Purpose Media
Kamila Rozkowska M&E Accident Repair Centre Ltd
Small Business of the Year Award (sponsored by Unique Window Systems)
Medilink Midlands
Michelle Williams Meesh Consulting
Sabrina Sudera Design Studio Architects
Laura Holland Ecotech Engineers
Rachel Biddles Blueprint Interiors
She Who Innovates Award (sponsored by Pick Everard)
Kate Allan ExpHand
Medilink Midlands
Preethi Kang Qinesis
Deborah Chester RimPro Tech
Elena Richards Rolls-Royce PLC
Lifetime Achievement Award (sponsored by Paradigm Wills)
To be announced at the ceremony
