20 Aug 2024

East Midlands outstanding businesswomen to be celebrated at ceremony

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.”

To attend the Enterprising Women Awards 2024 click here before midday on 6th September.

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

Mahnoor 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