Women in Business Awards 2022: Recognising Success, Innovation, Diversity, and Leadership Across the UK

Business Awards UK has announced the winners of the Women in Business Awards 2022, acknowledging the exceptional talent and accomplishments of women across various industries in the United Kingdom. These awards celebrate the entrepreneurial spirit, innovation, and excellence of women who have demonstrated outstanding leadership and success. A panel of judges from various business sectors carefully evaluated each entrant. The Women in Business Awards 2022 are a testament to the incredible achievements of women in business and their vital role in shaping the UK economy.

Businesswoman of the Year 2022 – Temi Kamson – GT Scholars CIC

Temi Kamson, Founder and CEO of GT Scholars, was chosen for her dedication to improving social mobility for young people and her exceptional leadership and entrepreneurship skills.

GT Scholars is a not-for-profit social enterprise and registered charity that offers a range of after-school leadership programmes for young people aged 11-18, helping them achieve their academic and career aspirations.

Temi is creating a positive impact on society through her work, and her dedication to empowering the next generation is absolutely worth celebrating.

Women in Business Awards 2022 Winners

  • Charity Businesswoman of the Year: Abi Moffat, The Enterprise Academy
  • Networking Businesswoman of the Year & Coaching Businesswoman of the Year: Alex McCarthy, Alex McCarthy LTD
  • Retail & Ecommerce Businesswoman of the Year: Becki Haywood, Babacorn-Bricks
  • Property Businesswoman of the Year: Cassie Moyse, Bradley Hall
  • Remote Working Businesswoman of the Year: Dr. Amina Wakefield, Cambridge Worldwide Academy (UK)
  • Leadership Award: Dr. Pauldy Otermans, Otermans Institute
  • Health & Wellbeing Businesswoman of the Year & Triumph over Adversity: Eileen Donnelly, Ripple&Co
  • Social Media Businesswoman of the Year & Advertising Businesswoman of the Year: Fiona Bradley, FB Comms
  • Creator/Influencer Businesswoman of the Year: Heather Kennett, Curly Girl Method Club
  • Business Consultant of the Year: Jenna Owen, AmbitionPR
  • Travel Businesswoman of the Year: Kate Holroyd, Strawberry Holidays
  • HR Businesswoman of the Year: Kayleigh Evans, WS Transportation
  • Art/Design Businesswoman of the Year: Laura-Louise Winterbourne, The Giftie Company Ltd
  • Marketing Businesswoman of the Year, Startup Businesswoman of the Year & Young Businesswoman of the Year: Nicole Rixon, Bridget Productions
  • Hospitality Businesswoman of the Year: Rebecca – Kington Events
  • Training & Tuition Businesswoman of the Year: Ruhina Patel, Grade Excel Centre
  • Business Growth Award: Sally Maier-Yip, 11K Consulting Ltd

Women in Business Awards 2022 Finalists

  • Caitlin Wintin, Muddy Buddyz – Leadership Award
  • Cheryl Watt, CC Cocktails – Hospitality Businesswoman of the Year
  • Dr. Amina Wakefield, Cambridge Worldwide Academy (UK) – Creator/Influencer Businesswoman of the Year
  • Dr. Pauldy Otermans, Otermans Institute – Business Growth Award & Young Businesswoman of the Year
  • Ellie Wilson, Virtalent – Remote Working Businesswoman of the Year
  • Estelle Keeber, Immortal Monkey – Business Consultant of the Year, Creator/Influencer Businesswoman of the Year, Social Media Businesswoman of the Year
  • Heather Kennett, Curly Girl Method Club – Retail & Ecommerce Businesswoman of the Year, Social Media Businesswoman of the Year, Triumph over Adversity – Women in Business
  • Janet Efere, Tadpole Training – Training & Tuition Businesswoman of the Year
  • Jolien Demeyer, Jelloow – Businesswoman of the Year, Coaching Businesswoman of the Year, Networking Businesswoman of the Year, Remote Working Businesswoman of the Year, Startup Businesswoman of the Year
  • Laura Burton, Gentlemen’s Scrub Club – Retail & Ecommerce Businesswoman of the Year
  • Nicole Rixon, Bridget Productions – Advertising Businesswoman of the Year, Business Growth Award
  • Sally Maier-Yip, 11K Consulting Ltd – Businesswoman of the Year, Leadership Award, Marketing Businesswoman of the Year, Startup Businesswoman of the Year, Young Businesswoman of the Year
  • Samantha Charles, Float Digital – Advertising Businesswoman of the Year, Business Consultant of the Year, Marketing Businesswoman of the Year, Startup Businesswoman of the Year, Young Businesswoman of the Year
  • Sarah Kaisar, Sarah Artistry – Training & Tuition Businesswoman of the Year
  • Vicki McGowan, DECA – Triumph over Adversity – Women in Business

Congratulations to all Winners and Finalists

Dan Trindade, Business Awards UK Co-Director, said, “Our 2022 Women in Business Awards celebrate more than just business acumen and leadership, they spotlight rising stars and triumph over adversity, especially during the extremely difficult pandemic months. We launched the 2022 awards to ensure individuals and SMEs were recognised for their achievements during this time, when traditional awards programmes were unavailable. We look forward to welcoming back 2022 shortlisted Women in Business to the 2023 awards in Summer!”

Mark Byrne, Co-Director, added, “It has been a privilege to share the stories and highlight the entrepreneurial spirit of the Women in Business Winners and Finalists. Moreover, it has been amazing to share the stories of inspiration, and spotlight the passion for increasing diversity in business leadership. The overwhelming majority of Women in Business Winners and Finalists are dedicated to ensuring the current and next generation of businesswomen can see a clear path to success, leading by example and making a difference across the UK and international business landscape.”

Business Awards UK celebrates the achievements of UK SMEs and individuals across numerous sectors, and is one of the fastest-growing awards programmes in the UK.