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Dorset 2018 Venus Awards Finalists Announcement

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Tough decisions were made as Dorset 2018 Venus Awards sponsor Dutton Gregory revealed their finalist for the Small Business of the Year award.

At a splendid afternoon tea hosted at Marsham Court Hotel on 26th September 2018, more than 100 guests from the local business community gathered to celebrate the Dorset 2018 Venus Awards finalists who will be progressing to the next stage of these prestigious business awards.     

Although in our 9th year the number of applications continue to grow, making the finalist selection process harder than ever.

“We received more than 1,200 nominations and applications for the 15 award categories, which highlights the huge contribution that women in business are making to businesses in the Dorset Region,” said Venus Awards founder Tara Howard. Launched in May, participants have been whittled down to the Finalists stage through a combination of sponsor panel and public judging. 

This year, Dutton Gregory are sponsors of the Small Business of the Year award. Cate Battson, Senior Marketing Executive, announced the finalists:

  • Emma Lynch, BBD Boom Ltd
  • Danielle Manton-Kelly, The Wedding Crècherz
  • Jo Spragg, Kite Clothing

The Venus Awards – dubbed by Channel 4 as “The Working Women’s Oscars” – celebrate the vital contribution that women in business make to the local, regional, and national economy, and are unique in that anyone can nominate a friend, client or family member.

“There are so many inspirational, influential women here, it’s fantastic to see!”

The Dorset 2018 Venus Awards in association with Mercedes-Benz of Poole will culminate in a Glamorous Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony on 23rd November 2018 at The Hilton Hotel, Bournemouth. 

The Venus Awards Dorset 2018 Finalists are:

Influential Woman of The Year (Sponsored by Mercedes-Benz of Poole)

Nicole

Dawson

Sing People Sing

Beverley

Hepting

Discover Your Voice

Erin

Thomas Wong

Making Mumpreneurs Ltd

Employer of the Year Award

Kirstin

Duffield

Morning Data

Nicola

Honer

Go South Coast Ltd

Emma

Lynch

BBD Boom Ltd

Rosie

Wallace

Marsham Court Hotel Ltd

Sandra

Palmer-Snellin

Farmer Palmers

Small Business of the Year (Sponsored by Dutton Gregory LLP)

Emma

Lynch

BBD Boom Ltd

Danielle

Manton-Kelly

The Wedding Crècherz

Jo

Spragg

Kite Clothing

Breakthrough Employee of The Year Year (Sponsored by Prysm)

Cara

Ashford

Conker Spirit

Sian

Gill

Autism Wessex

Hayley

Johnston

Ceuta Healthcare Ltd

Amber

Leegwater

Emm-Power Ltd

Annette

Murphy

Just Move In

Inspirational Woman of the Year (Sponsored by Bournemouth University)

Mandy

Gulliver

Acts Fast

Danielle

Manton-Kelly

The Wedding Crècherz

Gemma

Alcock

SkyBound Rescuer

Dimpee

Kalita-Smith

Condor Ferries

Rachael

Gibson

Autism Wessex

Entrepreneur of The Year (Sponsored by D52ltd - Business Toolkit)

Kirstin

Duffield

Morning Data

Dee

Clayton

Simply Amazing Training Ltd

Heather

Williams

Sourcing Playground

Sustainability Award (Sponsored by Tops Day Nurseries)

Jo

Spragg

Kite Clothing

Kelly

Levell

We Do Ethical

Lynda

Daniels

The Southern Sustainability Partnership

Lifetime Achievement Award (Sponsored by Luxurycare)

Sarah

Carlile

Coconut Creatives

Nicola

Honer

Go South Coast Ltd

Annie

Raven - Vause

Heartledwellbeing Ltd

Customer Service Award (Sponsored by Lovett International)

Natalie

Cranston

Beautifully Gorgeous

Jo

Spragg

Kite Clothing

Philippa

Sole

Philippa Sole

Business Mother Award (Sponsored by (BCS) Bournemouth Collegiate School)

Emma

Lynch

BBD Boom Ltd

Danielle

Manton-Kelly

The Wedding Crècherz

Kate

Cadbury

Kate Cadbury Pilates

Musical Talent Award (Sponsored by Madding Crowd)

Carley

Varley

Carley Varley Music

Lauren

Bannon

Lauren Bannon Music

Tanya

Miller

Tanya Miller

Gem

Rose

Dream Academy

HR Manager Award (Sponsored by MPLOY Staff)

Lynsey

Allan

Ultra Electronics

Clare

McKnight

Farrow & Ball

Hayley

Bennett

CCA International

PR Excellence Award (Sponsored by Sunny Brid PR)

Jo

Dickinson

Ceuta healthcare

Gabriella

Egleton

Hall & Woodhouse

Lisa

Looker

Haskins Garden Centres

Sandra

Palmer-Snellin

Farmer Palmers

Marketing Excellence Award

Kasia

Bigda

Mr Lee’s Pure Foods

Joanna

Bray

Docrafts

Sarah

Carlile

Coconut Creatives

Sarah

Hunter

Openwide International

Sally

Newman

BOFA International

Director Award

Lauren

Day

Ellis Jones Solicitors LLP

Joanna

Bray

Docrafts

Jo

Michael

Sandown Mercedes

Angela

Piromalli

Rock Recruitment

Georgina

Hurcombe

LoveLove Films