It’s a double celebration for the WIN Awards as the 2019 shortlist is announced.
Not only are they highlighting the vision, enterprise and inspirational spirit of women across the region, but the awards themselves are celebrating 20 years of turning the spotlight on the region’s amazing women.
The 2019 WIN Awards, which are sponsored by Sage UK, were launched four months ago, and since then entries have flooded in. Businesswomen across the region were eligible to enter whether they own their own business or work in an organisation, company or social enterprise – and they could nominate themselves or be nominated by colleagues.
There are nine categories at the 2019 WIN Awards including Young Entrepreneur of the Year, Role Model of the Year, the Innovation Award and the Rising Star, which is sponsored by Go North East.
Stephen King, Commercial Director at Go North East, said: “We’re delighted to be the proud sponsors of the Rising Star category at the WIN Awards. We can’t wait to recognise and celebrate all the achievements of businesswomen from across the region. Best of luck to everyone that’s shortlisted.”
The Awards, which are organised by The Event Hero, will be held at a glittering dinner on 22 November at the Grand Hotel at Gosforth Park, Newcastle.
Nickie Gott OBE, Chair of WIN Awards said, “It has been so inspiring to read and review all of the amazing applications we’ve had this year. The entry level has been exceptional and those shortlisted should feel very proud to be recognised as role models for the North East and setting the standard for female entrepreneurs and women in business in our region.
“When we set up these awards, we wanted to turn the spotlight on the amazing women we have in the region, who work across a whole range of businesses and organisations.
“Throughout the 20 years of the event, there have been so many inspiring stories and I know this year will be no different.”
The 2019 shortlist is;
BEST NEW BUSINESS
Cheryle Lee & Donna Elliott, Now Is Your Time Ltd
Ellen Hedley, Vida Creative Ltd
Nicola Wood, The Wonderful Wig Company
Sarah Devlin Stafford, SDS Livestock
BEST SMALL BUSINESS
Jessica Williams, Just Williams
Lisa Eaton, Unwritten
Sarah Greenwell, Big Little Toys Limited
Sophie Milliken, Smart Resourcing Solutions
EMPLOYER OF THE YEAR
Home Group
Northumbrian Water Ltd
Sunderland Software City
INNOVATION AWARD
Amy Whitfield, Triple A Food Tours
Jill Hudson, Hudson Procurement
Sarah Greenwell, Big Little Toys Limited
Sophie Milliken Smart Resourcing Solutions
RISING STAR – Sponsored by Go North East
Chloe Hall, Bumble & Bloom Media
Faye Robinson, Hays Travel
Lauren Watson, Crystallised
Lucy Walton, Go Gas & Power Ltd
ROLE MODEL OF THE YEAR – To be decided by Judges
Special award category nominated by Judges to be announced on the evening of the ceremony.
SUSAN DOBSON AWARD – Sponsored by The Susan Dobson Memorial Fund
Helen Godfrey, Amber North East
Laura Rothwell, Crystallised
Sarah Greenwell, Big Little Toys Limited
Sophie Milliken, Smart Resourcing Solutions
WOMAN IN STEM AWARD – Sponsored by REECE Foundation
Ellen Hedley, Vida Creative Ltd
Helen Godfrey, Amber North East
Janine Marshall, RTC North
YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR
Chloe Hall, Bumble & Bloom Media
Ellen Hedley, Vida Creative Ltd
Lizzy Hodcroft, Myndr Ltd
Lucy Walton, Go Gas & Power Ltd
If you would like more information visit www.winawards.co.uk or email info@winawards.co.uk