Deadline nears for Enterprising Women nominations
A quest to find the most successful and inspirational local businesswomen in the region ends in the New Year.
The deadline for nominations for the 2017 East Midlands Chamber Enterprising Women Awards is close of business on 6 January.
There are six awards to be won this year: Inspirational Woman of the Year, Outstanding Contribution to Business, Enterprising New Businesswoman of the Year, Enterprising Women Team of the Year, Enterprising Woman in the Community and Rising Star.
The Enterprising Women Awards, which recognise the achievements of women in business, particularly those juggling careers and home life, celebrate their 20th anniversary in 2017.
Jean Mountain, the Chamber’s Immediate Past-President launched Enterprising Women in 1997 and now co-chairs the annual celebration with Eileen Richards, of Eileen Richards Recruitment.
The 2017 awards will be presented at Colwick Hall Hotel, Nottingham, at a men-invited black-tie, little-black-dress dinner on Friday 3 March to coincide with International Women’s Day.
A host of organisations are supporting the 2017 awards, including Qdos, The Money Shop, Derby College, Leicester Tigers, Leicester Racecourse and headline sponsor Cambridge and Counties Bank.
Jean said:-
“There are some very talented and hard-working businesswomen in Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire who make an important contribution to the local economy.
“All too often, their contribution does not get the recognition it deserves and the Enterprising Women Awards seek to highlight and celebrate their success.”
Eileen said:-
“By highlighting the contribution of enterprising women and telling their stories, can hope to inspire other women to pursue their business dream, which is why I would urge as many people as possible to send in nominations for this year’s awards.”
