In the, Kila Redfearn of Blue Skies Hospitals Funds won the Charity of the Year Award sponsored by Blackpool Transport. Joanna Hill of Sid Hill Transport won the New Business Award sponsored by Blackpool Unlimited and Sonya Carpenito of Bistro Italia in Poulton won the Customer Services Award sponsored by United Utilities.
Sponsor, Jackie Hyde of Stanmore Insurance said “We love being a part of the EVAs family, the submissions this year have been incredible. As a female-led and owned business it’s really exciting to be part of an amazing community of women in business we were impressed by all the finalists."scooped awards.
Charlotte Knowles of Elektec based in Blackburn, won the Family Business Award. The judges said. “Charlotte is building a legacy for their children, their team and their community.” Family Business sponsor, Laura Hartley, Managing Director of LHR Recruitment and Retention said “I was really pleased to be able to sponsor the Family Business Award. Having recently started a family business myself, it’s an award that’s close to my heart and I know how rewarding it can be.
She closed with news that next year, an expo for women in business will be held the day before the awards bringing an additional boost for female driven business in the region.