
The shortlist has been announced for the North East Women in Business Awards
The winners will be revealed at a masked ball on 28th October 2022.
The awards shortlist features women from all sectors and backgrounds and represents the female talent we have in our region.
Well done to all of the nominees…

Best New Business
Kimberley Rumble – Kimberley Creative
Kylie Dixon – Northern Lass Lounge
Laura Rose- Equestrian Rose Ltd
Natalie Dawson – Awesome Botanical

Best Small Business
Alex Gates – Simply Certification
Ashleigh Donald – Halo Business Consulting
Louise Kennedy – Oculus HR
Lucy Walton – Go Gas & Power

Young Entrepreneur
Jennie Moyes – Club Zest
Laura Rose – Equestrian Rose Ltd
May James – May James Ltd

Rising Star
Alison Stephenson – AA Caring Caretaker
Corrine Lewis Ward – Powder Butterfly
Kay Terry – Sugar Noms
Kylie Dixon – Norther Lass Lounge

Women in STEM
Women of Kielder Observatory
Elaine Parker – Safer Date
Kylie Dixon – Norther Lass Lounge

Innovation
Elaine Parker – Safer Date
Kris Blackburn – The Running Fox Ltd
Laura Rose – Equestrian Rose

Leadership
Catherine Johns – Kielder Observatory
Kris Blackburn – The Running Fox Group
Sally Hart – George F White

Employer of the Year
Karbon Homes
The Running Fox Group Ltd

Role Model of the Year
Linda Kirk – Just For Women
Elaine Parker – Safer Date
Sarah Pittendrigh – Simply Bows & Chair Covers
Women of Kielder Observatory

The Susan Dobson North East Female Entrepreneur of the Year
Kris Blackburn – The Running Fox Group Ltd
Sarah Pittendrigh – Simply Bows & Chair Covers
Louise Kennedy – Oculus HR
Lucy Walton – Go Gas & Power