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
Heather Matthews, Little’s Chauffeur Drive
Sacha Woolham, The Strategy Collective
Outstanding Business of the Year, sponsored by HFL Holistic Financial Leadership
Dr Yekemi Otaru, Doqaru
Stephanie Stubbs, Hickory
Nathalie Agnew, Muckle Media
Emma Macdonald, The Tartan Blanket Company
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