The Cumberland Hotel in Bournemouth hosted this year’s Finalist’s Announcement of the Dorset Venus Awards in association with Mercedes-Benz of Poole on Friday 2nd September 2016, where Dutton Gregory announced the three lucky finalists in their category; Small Business.
Over 100 guests that included Semi-finalists, Sponsors and guests were treated to an afternoon tea in the hotel’s stunning art-deco surroundings while waiting for the big announcement about who would progress as Finalists to the Venus Awards Winners Ceremony in October.
The Awards celebrate the vital contribution that women in business make to the local, regional, and national economy. The Awards are unique in that anyone can nominate a friend, client or family member.
The event not only raises the profile of women in business, but also supports good causes along the way. This year’s Charity Sponsor is BOO whose aim is to help African children who are disadvantaged through economic poverty.
The Venus journey will culminate in a glamorous Ceremony and Gala Dinner to be held at Bournemouth International Centre on Thursday 20th October 2016.
The Finalists are:
Dutton Gregory Small Business of the Year
Mandy Fitzmaurice – Purple HR
Hollie Power – Forever Gorgeous
Rebecca Woolford – Rebixit-Consulting
Mercedes-Benz of Poole Influential Woman of the Year
Rebecca Anstey – UK School of Modelling
Jaya da Costa – Dorset Blind Association
Amanda Jenner – Potty Training Academy
Ash Elite Professional of the Year
Amy Cousineau-Massey – Steele Raymond LLP
Michelle Dixon – Humphries Kirk
Natasha Duffy-Jones – Laceys Solicitors
ATLAS ELEKTRONIK UK Inspirational Woman in Technology (STEM)
Jane Askew – Carers Connected
Emma Friendship-Kilburn – Emm-Power Ltd
Tania Humphries-Smith – Bournemouth University
Bournemouth University Inspirational Woman of the Year
Sophie Cook – Sophie Cook
Samantha Everard – Roses and Garters Ltd
Sally Harvey – AOK Rucksack Appeal
Christchurch Jewellers Entrepreneur of the Year
Kate Atkinson – Bridal Reloved Franchising Ltd
Georgina Hurcombe – LoveLove Films
Lucinda Bilboe - BOXXX
Enhanced Company of the Year
Rowena Bird – Lush
Rosie Kennar – Hoburne Holidays
Anna Rosier - Organix
Exterion Media Marketing and PR Award
Fiona Carter – UK Health Online
Lesley Fereti – Lester Aldridge LLP
Suzanne Revell – Churchill Retirement Living
Fizz Benefits Musical Talent Award
Carley Dawson – BeeCreative Company
Helen Jenkins – Helen Jenkins
Jenny Oag – Jenny Oag
Interlink Express Customer Service Award
Suzanne Barnes – Aish Technologies
Judith Browing – SPS Print Group Ltd
Rosy Jones – BEBC
MPLOY Staff Manager of the Year
Natalie Joyce - RiskSTOP Group Ltd
Mandy Kittlety- Luxury Care
Charlotte Wills - RIAS
Playgolf Bournemouth Networker of the Year
Dawn Cook – Dorset Women in Business
Zelda De Hollander – Studio Shotz Photography
Lorna Trent – Parrot
Ratio Digital Media and Online Business of the Year
Karina Grassy – Slumbersac Trading Co. Ltd
Arabella Lewis-Smith – Salad Creative
Eve Rykaczewska – Supreme Baby Limited
Talbot Heath School Business Mother of the Year
Michelle Bartlett – Live Laugh Love Ladies Club
Miriam Phillips – Bright Daisy Publishing Ltd
Kerry Pocock – Make a Space
Tigerlilly Nails New Business of the Year
Ali Dolphin – Mindful Solace Ltd
Tracey Verrall – NU-VO Hair and Beauty
Sue Weller – Furry Feasts