2026 Kent Women in Business Awards Results

New Business of the Year
WINNER – Clare Readman – Gingerly Green Flower Farm
RUNNER-UP – Angela Houckham & Janine Martin – Unique Support Early Years Agency Ltd
RUNNER-UP – Danielle Butler   – Build the Buzz
RUNNER-UP – Kayleigh Wild – Wild Events & Consulting
FINALIST – Amanda Klopper – Omnipresent Property Limited
FINALIST – Charlotte Lindfield – Balloons & Cakes
FINALIST – Jade Repsch – Fit Mum Squad UK
FINALIST – Sarah Smitherman – Bambino’s Childrens Hair Salon
 
Women’s Champion of the Year
WINNER – Sam Mishra – The Medical Massage Lady     
RUNNER-UP – Karen Brinkman – Thanet Female Founders
RUNNER-UP – Gemma Adams – Legal Lounge HQ
RUNNER-UP – Beau Yeung – She Leads Socials UK
FINALIST – Cherie Bennett – Natural Definitions
FINALIST – Lucy Johnstone – Lucy Johnstone Social
FINALIST – Jade Repsch – Fit Mum Squad UK
FINALIST – Jasmine Chapman – JOsteopathy
FINALIST – Wendy Reynolds – The Happy Guru
FINALIST – Clare Burgess – Kyndi Ltd
 
Education and Training Award
WINNER – Michelle Smith – Liberty Training
RUNNER-UP – Alexandra Hall   – QPQuandary Ltd
RUNNER-UP – Alexandra Duncan – The Teenage Tutor
RUNNER-UP – Laura Ansell – TriSwim Ltd
FINALIST – Kerry Stubbs – Pet Owners First Aid
FINALIST – Michelle Wren & Karen Whiteside – Icing on The Cake School
FINALIST – Helena Sait – The 11+ Supertutor
FINALIST – Dee Mistry-Patel – Academic Achievements Ltd
FINALIST – Karen Clifford – Vision communication & Vision Signing Choir
FINALIST – Sophie Spillett – So-Phi Tuition
 
Innovation Award
WINNER – Jodi Eeles, Becky Grace, Gianna Pollero, Jessica Stockwell – Maidstone Literary Festival
RUNNER-UP – Lorraine Chapman – Lorraine Chapman – Unleash Your Fire
RUNNER-UP – Hanna Longstaff – Mind Food Body Ltd
RUNNER-UP – Clare Burgess – Kyndi Ltd
FINALIST – Tawa Dowling – TD Aesthetics Ltd
FINALIST – Jane Bevan – Cherry Bakewell World
FINALIST – Dee Mistry-Patel – Academic Achievements Ltd
FINALIST – Paula Hatfield – Hub of Happy
 
Mumpreneur Award
WINNER – Natalie Potter – Nouveau Beauty Clinic
RUNNER-UP – Lisa-Kay Muggridge – Lisa-Kay’s Beauty Box
RUNNER-UP – Claire Bullen – Claire Bullen – Personal Travel Consultant at Hays Travel
RUNNER-UP – Gergana Argirova – London Music Box and The Tunbridge Wells Mummy
FINALIST – Tracey Vince – Zerenity Creates
FINALIST – Jodie Hudson-Garrett – Flex and Flow Chiropractic Kent
FINALIST – Lucy Johnstone – Lucy Johnstone Social
FINALIST – Rebecca Shannon – Complement Coaching
FINALIST – Claire Hill – Claire Hill
 
Digital Business Award
WINNER – Emma Youell – Emma Youell Design Ltd
RUNNER-UP – Michelle Newman – Flow Business Support
FINALIST – Nicola McKenzie – The Dog Advisor Kent
FINALIST – Gergana Argirova – London Music Box and The Tunbridge Wells Mummy
 
Retail/Ecommerce Business of the Year
WINNER – Karen Dawkins – Wraithmaille Ltd
RUNNER-UP – Lisa Jane Wheeler – The Butterfly Creation
FINALIST – Suzanne Johnson – EJ’s Pursuits Ltd
FINALIST – Isabella Beeler – Candle Wise
 
Growth Award
WINNER – Eleanore Quadri – Revive Cosmetics
RUNNER-UP – Alex Tyler  – Clutter-B-Gone Ltd
RUNNER-UP – Claire Grylls & Jan Stanton – Stantons
RUNNER-UP – Jo Mason – Kent Academy of Musical Theatre & Kent Perfect Parties and Events
FINALIST – Louise Fitzgerald – Sterling & Law – Tunbridge Wells
FINALIST – Stephanie Nicolson – Books & Balance Ltd
FINALIST – Jodie Hudson-Garrett – Flex and Flow Chiropractic Kent
FINALIST – Gillian Huntley – Elite – Probes & Appearances Aesthetics
FINALIST – Natalie Potter – Nouveau Beauty Clinic
 
Young Businesswoman of the Year (Under 30)
WINNER – Alexandra Duncan – The Teenage Tutor
RUNNER-UP – Esther Johnson – Designed by Esther
RUNNER-UP – Heather Williams – HW Marketing Studio & The Rookie CEO
RUNNER-UP – Nikita-Dean Hart – NDH Productions
FINALIST – Shannen Lythgoe – Shannen Lythgoe – Photographer
FINALIST – Olivia Boniface – Boniface Hair and Beauty
FINALIST – Emilee Dexter – Elsie’s Tiny Tot Adventures
FINALIST – Molly Stephens – Weddings & Events at Quex Park
FINALIST – Charlotte Silver – Silvers Showbar
 
Professional Services Award
WINNER – Clare Stokes – MaB Kent Ltd
RUNNER-UP – Amanda Nicholls – HR solve it
RUNNER-UP – Julia Crawford – People Pillar Ltd
RUNNER-UP – Louise Fitzgerald – Sterling & Law – Tunbridge Wells
FINALIST – Judith Andrews – Business Tamer Limited
FINALIST – Jenni Miller – Inspiring Cultures Ltd
FINALIST – Dayzee Potter – Norse Health & Safety Group Ltd trading as WPS Kent Ltd
FINALIST – Stephanie Nicolson – Books & Balance Ltd
FINALIST – Joy Potter – Medway Property Matters
FINALIST – Laura Alam – The SEND Consultancy Group
 
Hospitality, Food & Drink Award
WINNER – Miranda Vernon – Pretty Petal Cake Co
RUNNER-UP – Sally Martin – Bun In The Oven Cakery
RUNNER-UP – Jane Bevan – Cherry Bakewell World
FINALIST – Rebecca Ballard – Hive Homes Management Ltd
FINALIST – Charlotte Silver – Silvers Showbar
FINALIST – Joanne Slaughter – 363 Coffee Lounge & Event Catering
 

Home Based Business of the Year
WINNER – Beau Yeung – She Leads Socials UK
RUNNER-UP – Michelle Wren & Karen Whiteside – Icing on The Cake School
RUNNER-UP – Lucy Jessey – Crescent Digital Marketing
RUNNER-UP – Emma Youell – Emma Youell Design Ltd
FINALIST – Karen Dawkins – Wraithmaille Ltd
FINALIST – Claire Bullen – Claire Bullen – Personal Travel Consultant at Hays Travel
FINALIST – Chantelle Wicks – Halo Nails
FINALIST – Danielle Butler – Build the Buzz
 
Heart of Kent Award
WINNER – Karen Clifford – Vision communication & Vision Signing Choir
RUNNER-UP – Sam Mishra – The Medical Massage Lady
RUNNER-UP – Sophie Shepherd – Devoted Homecare Ltd
RUNNER-UP – Emma Kluibenschadl – STAK.life CIC
FINALIST – Abby Barford – Pet Set Party Animals
FINALIST – Ami Southon – Therapy on the farm
FINALIST – Angela Houckham & Janine Martin – Unique Support Early Years Agency Ltd
FINALIST – Sophie Spillett – So-Phi Tuition
FINALIST – Louise Smith – Braeside Property Solutions
 
Inspiring Leader of the Year
WINNER – Laura Ansell – TriSwim Ltd
RUNNER-UP – Alex Tyler – Clutter-B-Gone Ltd
RUNNER-UP – Natalie Potter – Nouveau Beauty Clinic
RUNNER-UP – Clare Stokes – MaB Kent Ltd
FINALIST – Claire Grylls – Stantons
FINALIST – Michelle Newman – Flow Business Support
FINALIST – Grace Crofton – The Salon Hythe
FINALIST – Kate Monteith Ross – The Clinic by La Ross
FINALIST – Clare Burgess – Kyndi Ltd
FINALIST – Michelle Smith – Liberty Training

Health, Wellbeing and Beauty Award
WINNER – Francoise De Smet – Hypocore
RUNNER-UP – Jo Halls & Olivia Boniface – Boniface Hair and Beauty
RUNNER-UP – Paula Hatfield – Hub of Happy
RUNNER-UP – Laura Ansell – TriSwim Ltd
FINALIST – Hanna Longstaff – Mind Food Body Ltd
FINALIST – Sam Mishra – The Medical Massage Lady
FINALIST – Sandra Tamakloe – Aligned Wellness
FINALIST – Ami Southon – Therapy on the farm
FINALIST – Tracy May – Tracy May – Spiritual Tree
 
Social Enterprise and Charity Award
WINNER – Adelle Martin & Fiona Shoults – Stronger Together Through Cancer CIC
RUNNER-UP – Jodi Eeles, Becky Grace, Gianna Pollero, Jessica Stockwell – Maidstone Literary Festival
FINALIST – Karen Clifford – Vision communication & Vision Signing Choir
FINALIST – Emma Kluibenschadl – STAK.life CIC
 
Service Excellence Award
WINNER – Pip Rothwell – Technology Triumphs
RUNNER-UP – Cherie Bennett – Natural Definitions
RUNNER-UP – Joy Potter – Medway Property Matters
RUNNER-UP – Jasmine Chapman- JOsteopathy
FINALIST – Sophie Drury – Baby Bliss
FINALIST – Hanna Longstaff – Mind Food Body Ltd
FINALIST – Miranda Vernon – Pretty Petal Cake Co
FINALIST – Rebecca Ballard – Hive Homes Management Ltd
FINALIST – Helena Sait – The 11+ Supertutor

Creative Business Award
WINNER – Esther Johnson – Designed by Esther
RUNNER-UP – Nikita-Dean Hart – NDH Productions
RUNNER-UP – Emma Youell – Emma Youell Design Ltd
RUNNER-UP – Jodi Eeles, Becky Grace, Gianna Pollero, Jessica Stockwell – Maidstone Literary Festival
FINALIST – Heather Williams – HW Marketing Studio & The Rookie CEO
FINALIST – Vikkie Richmond – Red and White Media Limited
FINALIST – Jo Mason – Kent Academy of Musical Theatre & Kent Perfect Parties and Events
FINALIST – Gina Smith – PhotoGnic Business and Brand Photography
 
Entrepreneur of the Year Award
WINNER – Dayzee Potter – Norse Health & Safety Group Ltd trading as WPS Kent Ltd
RUNNER-UP – Heather Williams – HW Marketing Studio & The Rookie CEO
RUNNER-UP – Andi Weaver – Sit-n-Paws Dog Training
RUNNER-UP – Kate Monteith Ross – The Clinic by La Ross
FINALIST – Karina O’Donnell – The Wedding Business Mentor
FINALIST – Nicola McKenzie – The Dog Advisor Kent
FINALIST – Lorraine chapman – Lorraine Chapman – Unleash Your Fire
FINALIST – Tracy May – Tracy May – Spiritual Tree
FINALIST – Amanda Linehan – Linehan and co
FINALIST – Jo Halls -Boniface Hair and Beauty
 
Businesswoman of the Year (under 5 years in current role)
WINNER – Laura Alam – The SEND Consultancy Group
RUNNER-UP – Claire Hill – Claire Hill
RUNNER-UP – Stephanie Nicolson – Books & Balance Ltd
RUNNER-UP – Charlotte Howden – OBSIDIAN GYM LTD
FINALIST – Francoise De Smet – Hypocore
FINALIST – Alex Tyler – Clutter-B-Gone Ltd
FINALIST – Grainne Dunne – The SideKick Co. & Mums In Business Network LTD
FINALIST – Sophie Shepherd – Devoted Homecare Ltd
 
Businesswoman of the Year (over 5 years in current role)
WINNER – Michelle Smith – Liberty Training
RUNNER-UP – Jodie Hudson-Garrett – Flex and Flow Chiropractic Kent
RUNNER-UP – Pip Rothwell – Technology Triumphs
RUNNER-UP – Gillian Huntley   – Elite Probes & Appearances Aesthetics
FINALIST – Jasmine Chapman – JOsteopathy
FINALIST – Joanne Slaughter – 363 Coffee Lounge & Event Catering
FINALIST – Eleanore Quadri – Revive Cosmetics
FINALIST – Clare Stokes – MaB Kent Ltd
 
Inspired Achievement Award
WINNER – Lorraine Stapley
RUNNER-UP – Nicola McKenzie – The Dog Advisor Kent
RUNNER-UP – Tracy May – Tracy May – Spiritual Tree
RUNNER-UP – Karina O’Donnell – The Wedding Business Mentor
RUNNER-UP – Sarah Smitherman – Bambinos Children’s Hair Salon
 
 
 

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