Hidden Talent of the Year Award
Awarded for innovative approach and talent which is making a valuable contribution to the success of the organisation worked in.

Winner: Marjorie Murphy - The Co-operative Group

Finalist: Jenny Alleyne - The Co-operative Group
Finalist: Katrina Freedman - Vodafone UK


Entrepreneur of the Year Award
The winner was awarded for her entrepreneurial talent and vision that inspires others to start their own ventures.

Winner: Anne Furbank - Anne Furbank Group Ltd

Finalist: Nicky Allen - Box 2 Ltd
Finalist: Gwen Patterson - Centra Moat Filling Station


Store Manager of the Year Award
The winners was awarded for their leadership skills and commercial flair, setting them apart from their peers.

Winner: Sarah Percox and Ann Greenall - Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd

Finalist: Judith Ayling - Whitehouse - Vodafone UK
Finalist: Becky Copper - Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd


Young Female Retailer of the Year
The winner, in the 16-30 age bracket, was awarded for her energy, generosity of spirit and ambition that positions her as the next retail superstar. She represents the positive future of the industry of women.

Winner: Emma Semper - The Co-operative Group

Finalist: Sarah Green - 1st For Furniture Ltd
Finalist: Gemma Hallam - Dorothy Perkins


Buyer of the Year
The winner was awarded for her achievement, product diversity and/or innovative sourcing which is bringing positive change to her retail business.

Winner: Maria Elener - The Co-operative Group

Finalist: Angela Cattigan - The Co-operative Group
Finalist: Sam Rosen-Nash - Fortnum & Mason


Director of the Year Award
The winner was chosen from an open category of all female directors working in retail, whether working in operations, finance, IT, marketing, merchandising etc.

Winner: Susan Townsend - Blackwell UK Ltd

Finalist: Gillian Maskell - The Body Shop International
Finalist: Angela Morrison - Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd


Inspiration of the Year Award
The winner was awarded for her efforts in bringing about positive cultural change for women within her organisation.

Winner: Cathy O'Neill - Fortnum & Mason

Finalist: Jackie Bampton - Asda Stores Ltd
Finalist: Jessica Horler - Argos


Retailer of the Year Award
The winner was awarded for her exceptional vision, innovative approach and success making her an outstanding role model that will inspire more women to choose a career in retail.

Winner: Gwen Patterson - Centra Moat Filling Station

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