Celebrating the achievements of women in all spheres of franchising, EWiF announces who this year’s finalists are…
The NatWest Encouraging Women into Franchising (EWiF) Awards 2024 are thrilled to announce the finalists for this year’s prestigious awards! These awards honour the outstanding achievements of women in the franchising industry across the UK, and this year’s finalists represent the very best in innovation, leadership, and entrepreneurship.
After a rigorous selection process, we are proud to present the finalists in each category:
New Woman Franchisor of the Year
Helen Fores and Kat McMurphy – Baby Sparks Sensory
Lucy Shrimpton – The Sleep Nanny®
Rachel Curtis – Munchkin and Me
New Woman Franchisee of the Year
Lucy Goffin – Kitchen Makeovers
Lucy Murray – Little Dreams
Mairi Curle – Boogie Beat
Melanie Wincott – Pink Spaghetti
Woman Franchisor of the Year
Anna Neville – Kidslingo
Caroline Gowing – Pink Spaghetti
Kate Ball – Mini First Aid
Sarah Charles – Fun Fest Franchising (UK) Ltd
Sarah Cressall OBE – The Creation Station
Woman Franchisee of the Year
Ally Phillips – Pink Spaghetti
Faye Burrell – Puddle Ducks
Helen Wilson – Fun Fest Holiday Club
Jessie Lilley – babyballet
Lyndsey Anderson – Mini First Aid
Sophie Mellor – Home Instead
Woman Franchise Employee of the Year
Cheryl Harper – Greensleeves Lawn Care
Emma Scholes – Caremark Limited
Kate Dilworth – Right at Home
Lesley Ballingall – Home Instead
Zoe Murray – Pink Spaghetti
Young Woman in Franchising of the Year (under 30)
Jen Chapman-Boffin – Cinder
Louise McLaughlin – Home Instead
Soniya Fernandes – Poppies
Sophie Dell – We Love Pets
Service Provider of the Year
Jen Chapman-Boffin – Cinder
Pauline Cowie – TLT LLP
Sharon Weston – Workbuzz Analytics
Suzie McCafferty – Platinum Wave Franchising
Inspirational Woman of the Year
Anna Neville – Kidslingo
Jessie Lilley – babyballet
Rachel Peebles – Language for Fun
Sarah Cressall OBE – The Creation Station
EWiF Ambassador of the Year
Alison Schreiber – The HR Dept
Nigel Apperley – Trustist
Anna Neville – Kidslingo
Karen Gibb – Mind Marvels
Charlotte Salter – Debutots
Tom Barnes – NatWest
Jo Stone – Puddle Ducks
These extraordinary women have demonstrated exceptional skills, dedication, and impact within the franchising sector, and we are excited to celebrate their accomplishments.
Join us at the NatWest EWiF Awards Ceremony!
The winners of the NatWest EWiF Awards 2024 will be announced at a prestigious ceremony on the 18th of October 2024, at The Royal Armouries Museum, Leeds. This event is not only a celebration of individual achievements but also a gathering of the broader franchising community, offering an opportunity to network, share experiences, and be inspired by the success stories of women leading the way in this dynamic industry.
We warmly invite you to join us to discover who will take home the coveted awards. Secure your place today and be part of a day filled with inspiration, celebration, and recognition of the women who are shaping the future of franchising. To purchase tickets and for more information, please visit https://www.ewif.org/2024-ewif-awards.