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NatWest everywoman Awards

NatWest everywoman Awards

 

NatWest

Celebrating Female Entrepreneurs

The NatWest everywoman Awards celebrates inspirational business women who have achieved significant success - particularly those who've had to overcome adversities such as financial constraints, social disadvantages or skills gaps. The Awards play an invaluable role in both recognising success and inspiring other women to venture into the field of business.

We are delighted that NatWest, one of the UK's leading banks for business, have joined us as sponsors of this programme.

Benefits to Winners and Finalists

Selection as a finalist or winner in the NatWest everywoman Awards carries enormous prestige for business owners or leaders within a business. This acknowledgement from leading figures in industry brings with it the attention and support from the business community, government, industry and the press. The achievement also brings credibility and recognition for the finalist or winner's company.

Take a look at what the NatWest everywoman Awards are all about >>

Key Dates

Spring 2012 - Nominations open
Wednesday, 5 December 2012 - Awards Ceremony

 

 

2011 Winners & Finalists

Wendy Hallett

The 2011 NatWest everywoman Award Winner

 

Wendy Hallett - Founder and Managing Director, Hallett Retail - The Concessions People

Moira Stuart

The Spirit of everywoman Award Winner

 

Moira Stuart OBE - Broadcaster, BBC Radio 2

Samantha Coe

The Artemis Award

 

Winner: Samantha Coe - Director, The Wharf Ltd.

 

Finalists:

  • Carol-Ann Brown - Owner, F5Karting

  • Rachel Ducker - Director, Apparition Marketing & Design Ltd

Elvina Pittaway

The Demeter Award

 

Winner: Elvina Pittaway - Veterinary Surgeon and Director, Broad Lane Vets

 

Finalists:

  • Joanna Behari - Managing Director, Home Jane Ltd & The Goodlife Centre

  • Sharmmila Jeganmogan - Managing Director, Hi-line Wines Ltd

Archie Archer

The Athena Award

 

Winner: Archie Archer - Managing Director, Contraband International Ltd

 

Finalist:

  • Karen Williams - Proprietor, The Mulberry Tree

Anne Walker MBE

The Hera Award

 

Winner: Anne Walker MBE - CEO, International Dance Supplies Ltd

 

Finalists:

  • Stephanie Hayman - Chair, Founder, Whole School Meals Ltd

  • Jan Steward - Managing Director, Babybond Ltd.

Cath Kidston

The everywoman Ambassador Award Winner

 

Cath Kidston - Cath Kidston Ltd

Zu RafalatThe Iris Award Winner

 

Zu Rafalat - Zuneta

Sarah GuyThe Hestia Award Winner

 

Sarah Guy - Isle of Wight Campervans

Anne WallaceThe Gaia Award Winner

 

Anne Wallace - Startpoint

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Previous Winners & Finalists

 

The Artemis Award

2010

  • Winner: Nikki Hesford - Miss Fit UK
  • Finalist: Rachel Bryan - Veritas Language Solutions Ltd
  • Finalist: Jessica Elliott - Dancing After School / J's Dance Factory

2009

  • Winner: Francesca Cragg, Revitalize Hair & Beauty Spa
  • Finalist: Kate Belmonte, LB Signs and The Celebration Banner Collection
  • Finalist: Lora Leedham, Jewellery By Lora Leedham

2008

  • Winner: Becky Benfield, Utterly Horses
  • Finalist: Charlotte Fudge, Biccies
  • Finalist: Tara Quinney, Tara Jewellery

2007

  • Winner: Rebecca Philipson, UR In The Paper
  • Finalist: Gunpreet Kahlon, Alpine Real Estate
  • Finalist: Rebecca Hill, The Flower Shop Hythe

2006

  • Winner: Katy Geddes, Belgravia Florist
  • Finalist: Sarah Green, 1st for furniture Ltd
  • Finalist: Becki Train, Events Northern Ltd

2005

  • Winner: Alice Shreeve, Belle and Bunty
  • Finalist: Katie Pennington-Collins, K2 Greetings Limited
  • Finalist: Calypso Rose, Clippykit Ltd

2004

  • Winner: Gill Chapple, Bedsearcher
  • Finalist: Maria Bradshaw, The Suit Company
  • Finalist: Tabitha Cameron, Pedro Project

2003

  • Finalist: Mehnaz Kiran, Rivaaz Collections
  • Finalist: Victoria Freight, Victoria's Mobile Chiropody

The Demeter Award

2010

  • Winner: Emma Elston - UK Container Maintenance Ltd
  • Finalist: Abigail Carter - Forensic Resources Ltd
  • Finalist: Rosie Wolfenden - Tatty Devine

2009

  • Winner: Karen McQuade, The UK Foodhall Ltd
  • Finalist: Rachel Gurney-Rackham, R G Rackham Ltd
  • Finalist: Wendi Sellen, Nibbles of Worthing Ltd

2008

  • Winner: Kate Craig-Wood, Memset
  • Finalist: Jennifer Irvine, The Pure Package
  • Finalist: Wendy Shand, Tots to Travel

2007

  • Winner: Katie Mintram, Yellowave
  • Finalist: Jessica Huie, Colorblind Cards
  • Finalist: Anne Beckett-Allen, Rosedale Funeral Home Ltd

2006 

  • Winner: Kerrie Keeling, A Woman's Touch Ltd
  • Finalist: Hasfa Abubacker, Pitchwell Group

2005

  • Winner: Maxine Raphael, Maxine Raphael Specialist Transport
  • Finalist: Emma Barnes, Snowbooks
  • Finalist: Lucy Cokes, Neutralize

2004 

  • Winner: Cathy Edmunds & Fiona Macleod, In The Bag Ltd
  • Finalist: Sarah Coyne, The Pooch Mobile UK Ltd
  • Finalist: Gail Thomas, Core Business Network

2003

  • Winner: Jane Williams, Jane's Ironing Service
  • Finalist: Elizabeth Exton, Extons Foods
  • Finalist: Jane Kenny, Kenwood Park

The Athena Award

2010

2009

  • Winner: Diahanne Rhiney - 15 Degrees Limited
  • Finalist: Joanna Chin - Langland
  • Finalist: Juliet Davenport - Good Energy Group

2008

  • Winner: Gill Riley, GGR Glass
  • Finalist: Stacey Amatt, Chu Chus
  • Finalist: Hilary Andrews, Mankind

2007

  • Winner: Sharon Winter, Supa Scaffolding
  • Finalist: Emma Harrison, A4e
  • Finalist: Laura Tenison MBE, JoJo Maman Bébé

2006

  • Winner: Sandra McClumpha, Fake Bake UK
  • Finalist: Jane Lennon, The Soccer Kit Co Ltd
  • Finalist: Vicky Mitchell, Switch Sticks Ltd

2005

  • Winner: Hazel Graham, The Big California Car Wash
  • Finalist: Susan King, Susan O'Hanlon Fine Stationery
  • Finalist: Christina Vaughan, Image Source

2004

  • Winner: Susie Cullen, Muddy Puddles Ltd
  • Finalist: Dorothy Smith, Tashi Ltd

2003 

  • Winner: Selina Jane Gabbitas, Nursery Rhymes
  • Finalist: Carmen Lewis, A1 Pharmaceuticals Plc
  • Finalist: Margot Sunderland, Institute for Arts in Therapy and Education

The Hera Award

2010

  • Winner: Anita Lowe - Venues Event Management
  • Finalist: Janet Angelo - Wall2Wall Decorating

2009

  • Winner: Lyn Cecil, Secretaries Plus and The Plus Team
  • Finalist: Karen Earl, Synergy

2008

  • Winner: Liz Cottingham The Mill at Gordleton
  • Finalist: Sadie Ayton ‘Sadie the Bra Lady’ 

2007

  • Winner: Jan Smith, EOL IT Services
  • Finalist: Jacqueline Duncan, Inchbald School of Design
  • Finalist: Hilary Devey, Pall-ex Group

2006

  • Winner: Wendy Sandeman, Wendy Sandeman Dental
  • Finalist: Lady Harriet Bridgeman, The Bridgeman Art Library
  • Finalist: Angela Hamlin, Draycott Nursing 

2005

  • Winner: Susan French, E A Bird & Sons Ltd
  • Finalist: Jo Hansford, Jo Hansford Hair Salon

2004

  • Winner: Pollyanna Pickering, Pollyanna Pickering Ltd 
  • Finalist: Doreen McKenzie, Knock Travel
  • Finalist: Pamela Garnett, Garnett Farms Engineering Ltd

2003

  • Winner: Carole Nash, Carole Nash Insurance
  • Finalist: Avril Owton, The Cloud Hotel
  • Finalist: Anne Wallace, Taylor's

The NatWest everywoman Award

  • 2010 Winner: Toni Moore - Adams Moore Solicitors Ltd
  • 2009 Winner: Jan Ward, Corrotherm International Ltd
  • 2008 Winner: Hilary Devey, Pall-Ex
  • 2007 Winner: Emma Harrison, A4e
  • 2006 Winner: Rachel Lowe, RTL Games Ltd
  • 2005 Winner: Elaine Fairfax, Animal Friends Insurance
  • 2004 Winner: Sharon Hilditch, Crystal Clear Ltd
  • 2003 Winner: Philippa Stephen-Martin, Cbabiesafe

The everywoman Iris Award

  • 2009 Winner: Ling Valentine, LINGsCARS.com
  • 2008 Winner: Sylvia Hopwood, The Recycle Works Ltd
  • 2007 Winner: Cary Marsh, Mydeo

The Hestia Award

  • 2010 Winner: Helen Swanston - Helkat Design

The Gaia Award

  • 2010 Winner: Mary Tomes - Colourful Coffins

The Spirit of everywoman Award

  • 2010 Winner: Lisa Buckingham, Financial Mail
  • 2009 Winner: Jenni Murray OBE
  • 2008 Winner: Karren Brady, West Ham Utd FC
  • 2007 Winner: Dame Stella Rimington former Director General of MI5
  • 2006 Winner: Dame Mary Perkins, Specsavers Opticians

The everywoman Ambassador Award

  • 2010 Winner: Jo Malone MBE
  • 2009 Winner: Chrissie Rucker, The White Company
  • 2008 Winner: Coleen Rooney, in acknowledgement of her achievements and position to inspire more young women to excel in business
  • 2007 Winner: Elle Macpherson, in acknowledgement of her success as a businesswoman and the role she plays in inspiring young women to succeed in their chosen field