Lancashire’s female entrepreneurs offered tips to success in EVA awards event
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On Thursday, April 28, at Preston North End’s Deepdale stadium, previous winners, Sara Dewhurst of Sandgrown Spirits (2019 New Business), Ruth Poar of Eat My Logo (2021 Family Business) and Vinny Scarantino of Chase the Sun (2021 Solo Business) will share their EVAS experience and the benefits winning had on their business.
Supported by Boost; Lancashire’s Business Growth Hub, attendees will have an opportunity to meet the sponsors as well as finding out about business support and services available to women as well as hearing #EVAS2022 top tips and tools.
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Hide AdNow in its eleventh year, the EVAs, run by Blackpool-headquartered Pink Link, are one of the UK’s highest profile business awards dedicated solely for women and are the largest held outside London.
Open to all women in the North West, they aim to celebrate the successes and achievements of all businesses, regardless of sector or size.
Organisers said that entering the EVAs gave women a platform to raise their business profile, enhance their reputation and become market leaders.
The said that from sole traders and new businesses to established global brands, the region continues to produce some of the UK’s most dynamic businesses and it was time to give them the recognition they deserve.
There are twenty awards to be won including categories to showcase charities and employees, family businesses and young entrepreneurs.
Coral Horn, Founder of Pink Link and the EVAs, said: “The awards are the gold standard for female enterprise. They encourage women to aim high and have their voice heard. They shine the spotlight on innovation, creativity, perseverance, and inclusion and help drive business towards women. If you know an amazing woman, make sure you nominate her today!”
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Hide AdWith NatWest continuing as Headline Sponsor for the ninth year running, sponsors have lined up to align their brand and show their support for female entrepreneurship and gender diversification.
Coun Alistair Bradley, Leader of Chorley Council said “We are proud to, once again, sponsor the Enterprise Vision Awards. This year, we are sponsoring a new category, the Best Business Award supporting female entrepreneurship and celebrating the achievements of women in business from across the region.”
To book your place at the information event or to nominate a fabulous female entrepreneur, visit www.enterprisevisionawards.co.uk/enter.
Entries close at midnight on Friday, May 27. Winners will be announced at an awards ceremony at the Empress Ballroom at The Winter Gardens in Blackpool on Friday, September 23.