Entrepreneurial duo scoop business gong
TWO Runcorn businesswomen are over the moon after scooping a top prize at the 2017 Enterprise Vision Award (EVA).
Amy Peters and Gemma McKnight of pet services firm Creature Comforts Cheshire were winners in the small business category.
They collected their award in front of more than 650 guests in a ceremony at the Pavilion at Blackpool Winter Gardens.
Sixteen gongs were presented on the night.
Guests ate a three-course meal and hosting from MC Rebecca Jane, who set up her own all-female private investigation company in 2009.
The event was founded in 2011 and is sponsored by NatWest bank.
Coral Horn, awards organiser and founder of networking group Pink Link Ladies, said: “What a superb event the EVAs turned out to be.
“After learning of the news that the Empress Ballroom would be unavailable, we had to have a major turnaround to ensure the Pavilion was suitable and it certainly was.
“Our seventh year brought about the biggest turnout and it is safe to say the awards surpassed themselves once again.
“Entries were at an all-time high and we had fantastic, high calibre entries from across the North West. I want to personally congratulate each of the ● ladies and already, plans are under way for 2018.”
Rebecca Jane said: “After last year’s awards, I didn’t think the EVAs could get any better, but it certainly did.
“I was over the moon to return as MC for a second year.
“I’m a huge supporter of women in business and each lady thoroughly deserved their award. It was excellent to see so many people supporting the awards, the atmosphere was electric and it was a pleasure to be involved in.”
Heather Waters, NatWest enterprise manager, said: “The EVAs is a fantastic event celebrating the many successes of female entrepreneurs from across the North West and we are proud to support the awards for the fifth year in a row. The EVAs highlights the dedication that each woman has for their business and we believe it’s important to celebrate all of these achievements as part of our role within the local ecosystem.
“Whether you were a finalist or a winner, each woman should be proud of themselves for being involved in the EVA process.”