Women in business honoured at EVAs

The winners of the 2013 Enterprise Vision Awards have been revealed at a glittering ceremony held at the Hilton Blackpool hotel.

The entry process required the business women to submit a detailed written application, before being invited to present their business to a panel of judges.

The business women who beat off stiff competition to be crowned winner in their category were:

Inspirational Woman of the Year

Small BusinessEleanor Postlethwaite of Photobaby

Business Woman of the Year

New Business of the YearCaz Moss of the Style Factory CIC

Sole Trader of the Year

Business and Personal Financial ServicesKristen Durose of Red Star Wealth Management

Creative Industry of the Year

Professional Services Business of the YearLiz Tait of Divorce Jigsaw

Training and Coaching Business of the Year

Beauty Business of the YearLorraine Oates of Lorraine Oates Photography

Health and Fitness

Customer Services Industry of the YearJane Cuthbertson of Barrica Wines

Young Entrepreneur of the Year

North West Network of the YearJane Caunce of Ellison Printing

"The EVAs are invaluable to recognising the successes of female entrepreneurs in the region, something that NatWest is also committed to supporting.” The award ceremony was attended by around 500 guests including leading business players from across the North West. The sparkling ceremony was hosted by 2012 double winner, Isla Wilson of Ruby Star Associates and guests were serenaded by vocal talent, Kristina Castellina and live music from saxophonist, Rosemary Quaye.