INSPIRATIONAL achievers from Rugby have been named among the finalists in the seventh Ladies First Network Business and Inspirational Women Awards.
Clare Randall, of Stonewall Security, is competing for the big award of the night – Business Woman of the Year.
Also among the finalists – who have been selected from hundreds of nominations from across the UK – are Tracy Richardson of Serendipity Wellness, who is up for the Excellence In Health and Beauty award, and Malcom Freeman of Oxygen Elements who has been shortlisted for the Business Man of the Year prize.
A host of new categories are among the 20 being contested this year, including Women of Courage, Excellence In Independent Food Businesses, Excellence In Marketing and Media, Women in Property, and Inclusive Leadership/Women on Boards.
The gongs are also honouring, among others, Start-up of the Year, Trailblazer/Entrepreneur, Excellence In Health and Wellbeing, Charity of the Year and Community Advocate, Family Business of the Year, Business Consultant, Excellence in Professional Services, Excellence In Technology, Start-Up, and Lifetime Achievement.
All nominees were invited to an independent judging day at Mallory Court Country House Hotel and Spa in Leamington, ahead of a prestigious awards ceremony at Dallas Burston Polo Club in Southam on June 5.
The Awards were unveiled at The House of Commons in February and are headed up by Ladies First director Tracey McAtamney.
Tracey said: “What an incredible day filled with inspiration, introductions and networking.
“Mallory Court was buzzing with six teams of judges and ninety finalists across the day.
“A huge thank you to all of our sponsors, finalists, judges and Ladies First Team for making the day so special.”
This year’s awards are supporting fundraising for vital cancer equipment for local hospitals.
Visit https://ladiesfirstnetwork.co.uk for the full list of finalists.
