Women's Enterprise Scotland | Awards Finalists 2023

#WESAwards2023

WE'RE DELIGHTED TO ANNOUNCE OUR FINALISTS

Our panel of judges have completed their assessment of all the applications and have selected the following shortlist of finalists in each category.

We hold these awards so we can shine a spotlight on the achievements of women-led businesses in Scotland and the contribution they make to the economy across all sectors and locations. We had a record number of applications this year, and we thank everyone who submitted an application or nomination.

WOMEN’S ENTERPRISE SCOTLAND AWARDS

2023 FINALISTS

Resilient Business of the Year

Danielle McKinnon, Eat, Sleep, Ride CIC

Mette Baillie, Freja Designer Dressmaking

Heather Matthews, Little’s Chauffeur Drive

Donna Cuthbertson, Orkney Dance and Fitness Ltd

Rhiannon Louden, Small Fish Brand Co

Susie Black, Susie Black Fitness

Jenny Storey, The Academy

Business to Watch of the Year, sponsored by HFL Holistic Financial Leadership

Ishani Malhotra, Carcinotech

Kimberley Mackenzie, GlykoGlen Ltd

Nicola Kennedy, Heero Technologies

Dr Eve Hanks, MI:RNA Diagnostics

Rosie Davie, The Pelvic Health Specialists

Net Zero Business of the Year, sponsored by Scottish Enterprise

Antoinette Fionda-Douglas, Beira

Martha Bytof, Dear Green Coffee Roasters

Kirsty Maguire, Kirsty Maguire Architect Ltd

Jane Stewart, Topolytics Ltd

Kristen Hunter, Whisky Frames

Purpose-Led Business of the Year

Emma Sithole, BE United Trading Ltd

Kirsty Ritchie, Mind & Mission Ltd

Kirsty Lunn, Molke

Carolyn McNamara, My Academic Family

Zara Janjua, Scottistani Productions

Sally Gouldstone, Seilich

Embracing Technology Business of the Year

Lesley Landels, Love Scottish

Celia Davies, Omanos Analytics

Pooja Katara, SENSEcity

Anne Widdop, The Virtual Reality Hive Ltd

Caroline Laurenson, TL Tech Ltd

Start-up Business of the Year, sponsored by Business Gateway

Bevan O’Daly, Bawn Textiles

Chloe Oswald, Chocolatia

Alisha Fuller-Armah, Deer Manor Gourmet Mushrooms

Gemma Stuart, Gutsy Health Ltd

Rosie Davie, The Pelvic Health Specialists

Funded Business of the Year, sponsored by N4 Partners LLP

Nicola Kennedy, Heero Technologies

Dr Eve Hanks, MI:RNA Diagnostics

Celia Davies, Omanos Analytics

Karen Robinson, Three Robins

Growth Business of the Year, sponsored by Royal Bank of Scotland

Julie Kennedy, Mocha Jaks

Nathalie Agnew, Muckle Media

Victoria Nicol, My Language Connection

Enas Fleming, The Power Within Training

Lynn Mann, Supernature Oils

Inspiring Leader of the Year

Ann Johnson, Blaze Manufacturing Solutions Ltd

Clare Doris, Cumulus Oncology

Julie Begbie, Happy Side Hustle