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Finalists 2025

The finalists of the Ladies First Business Awards 2025.

Business Woman of the Year

Sponsored by Edwards Wealth

  • Lauren GuthrieGuthrie & Ghani Ltd
  • Sophie HoweComtec Translations
  • Abigail EdmundsDomino Style
  • Jenny HooperIndependent Freight
  • Clare RandallStonewall Security

Business Consultant/Coach of the Year

Sponsored by Pentlands Accountants

  • Clare HaynesWildFire
  • Kerrianne Cartmer-EdwardsUnforgettable Impact
  • Sarah Cooper-RobinsInner Leader

Excellence in Marketing & Media

Sponsored by Shakespeare Media

  • Amanda ChalmersChalmers News & PR
  • Harpreet StevensonCollective Companion
  • Laura Bradley SockBuskin Marketing & PR
  • Emily BurtonThe Valley

Inclusive Leadership/Women on Boards

Sponsored by Pertemps Network

  • Sophie HoweComtec Translations
  • Reena JaisiahCaste Away Arts
  • Jenny HooperIndependent Freight
  • Trusha LakhaniGreat Business Matters

Rising Star & Future Leader

Sponsored by Alsters Kelley Solicitors

  • Gabriela GoldbergTrainee Solicitor
  • Donna FletcherSocial Work Toolkit
  • Rachel Kerr AlbertMae Wealth Management
  • Cllr Mariam KhanBirmingham City Council

Woman of Courage

Sponsored by Nailcote Hall

  • Emily BurtonThe Valley
  • Jade HortonMerkaba Holistics
  • Gemma MillsBorn2Sing
  • Natalie HeeleyForever Living
  • Danielle MossonJessies Journey
  • Maxine FaulderAboutFace

Trailblazer

Sponsored by Chalmers News PR

  • Gemma MillsBorn2Sing
  • Molly ShanahanForrest Coffee House
  • Emma BetteridgeMucky Pups Training Academy
  • Toni RowlesVogue International Hairdressing
  • Louise BakerWomanic
  • Lindsey GillespiePawesome Pets Grooming School

Charity of the Year

Sponsored by Mallory Court

  • Sarah Raven PriceRavens Rescue UK
  • Jenny DeanYou can Flourish
  • Debbie RoscoeArrive Alive Charity
  • Stacey CalderHelping Hands

Community of the Year

Sponsored by Mallory Court

  • Lianne KirkmanThe Esther Project
  • Caroline PhansiContento Social Homes CIC
  • Louise BakerAuto Angels
  • Amanda BurfordPriory Pools Community Centre Charity
  • Linda JohnRotary Club Leamington Spa
  • Elaine LambeWarwickshire Parent Career Voice

Women in Property

Sponsored by Feldon Dunsmore Solicitors

  • Nicola WilliamsEwe Move
  • Preeti LekhiSeymours Solicitors
  • Iliada RossiRossi Studio Ltd

Family Business

Sponsored by Franklin & Hawkins

  • Emma & Nick WoodhouseThe Fleur de Lys
  • Beverly HaynesThe Stratford Park Hotel & Golf Club
  • Keira RoeThe Pin Wheel Patisserie Ltd
  • Rebecca KemsleyAH Spares
  • Lucianne AllenAubrey Allen
  • Tracy Benbow & Wendy CorisFabulous Suppers

Excellence in Health & Wellbeing

Sponsored by Air Aesthetics

  • Nikki Lawrance, Laura Tatlow, Adele FyfieldRetreat with us
  • Jade HortonMerkaba Holistics
  • Donna Maria-GrantTummy2mummy Midwifery & Scanning Services
  • Mandy ReesMother for Life
  • Kendal TipperWellbeing Consultant

Excellence in Health & Beauty

Sponsored by Ladies First

  • Dr Hazel Parkinson & Dr HazelSkin Solutions
  • Paola SpigaGlam & Glow
  • Tracy RichardsonSerendipity Wellness®
  • Doreth AbrahamsLaydidee’s Natural Skincare Ltd

Excellence in Technology

Sponsored by Leap IT

  • Alana PatchettPurple Monster
  • Laura SeymoreFish in a bottle
  • Mari CarmenMatresa
  • Donna FletcherSocial Work Toolkit
  • Laura BarrowCollins Aerospace Actuation Systems
  • Iliada RossiRossi Studio Ltd

Influencer of the Year

Sponsored by Audley Binswood

  • Michelle CooperMake New Friends
  • Clare HaynesWildfire
  • Kimberly SpiveyCraft Beer Pin Up
  • Maxine FaulderAboutFace

Start-up of the Year

Sponsored by Glam & Glow Beauty Lab

  • Natalka HunkaAspire HR & Training Consultants
  • Dr Hazel Parkinson & Dr HazelSkin Solutions
  • Justyna KruzykMuddy Munchkins Playgroup
  • Rebecca BlayFantasy Gymnastics Club
  • Toni Delli-CompagniLittle Ensemble
  • Leanne TulleyArt of Beauty Medical Aesthetics

Excellence in Professional Services

Sponsored by Alsters Kelley Solicitors

  • Amanda ChalmersChalmers News and PR
  • Elinor PerryPentlands Accountants Limited
  • Samantha AspinElite Funeral Services
  • Beverly ClarkeSpear Travels
  • Iliada RossiRossi Studio Ltd

Business & Inspirational Man of the Year

Sponsored by Pertemps Network

  • Dave PerryDave Perry Photography
  • Sam OliveWine Freedom Ltd
  • Malcolm FreemanOxygen Elements
  • Chris PickeringL. Pickering & Sons
  • Steve BazellThat Gin Company & That Burger Company
  • Chris BoehmLeap IT
  • Joe BestPerfect Support
  • Ronaldo HareMen’s Prosperity Club C.I.C
  • Daniel SkermerPA Forum

Excellence in Independent Food Business

Sponsored by Bias Kitchen Show

  • Cynthia TamrazCafe Desa
  • Emma & Nick WoodhouseThe Fleur de Lys
  • Cathy HomerPosh Pudding Pots
  • Sophie HyamCulinary Bites with Sophie
  • Molly ShanahanForrest Coffee House

See who won

The winners of every category are on the Winners 2025 page.

Winners 2025