Enterprise Vision Awards announce record-breaking 161 finalists for 2024

These trailblazers and powerhouses are not just leaders in their fields but also serve as strong female role models, inspiring the next generation and encouraging more women to venture into entrepreneurship.

An impressive 14 business women from London are representing the capital and are setting the standard for business excellence.

The finalists showcase the vibrant landscape of female entrepreneurship in the region today. From sustainability champions to manufacturers, healthcare products and sustainable food technology, brand design to property, financial, and SEO advice and business assistance.

Inspirational women who are researching the prevention of transplant rejections, challenging society’s shameful stigmas around sex and liberating women through relationship and their underwear, the awards reveal exceptional women from a diverse range of sectors and industries.

Coral Horn, founder of the EVAs, said: “Every year, we discover women leading innovative and impactful businesses, from home-based ventures to global brands.

"This year’s entrants took their applications to another level. When you witness numerous new businesses already making an impact and the remarkable rate at which women are scaling up their ventures, it's clear that the UK is a hotbed of talented female entrepreneurs! After much deliberation, we decided to introduce an exciting new category, the ‘One To Watch,’ to feature the rising stars in the business world.”

One of the evening’s highlights will be the prestigious Outstanding Achievement Award, sponsored by NatWest. All finalists are eligible for this award, which recognizes extraordinary contributions and accomplishments in business.

Heather Waters, Regional Enterprise Manager at NatWest, expressed her enthusiasm, saying: “We are proud to have been a sponsoring partner of the Enterprise Vision Awards over the last eleven years and once again, this shortlist showcases the incredible talent, energy and potential of female-led businesses.

"Women’s entrepreneurship is crucial to the success of the UK economy and these awards help to shine a light on the talent that is based here and the opportunities that exist. Importantly, the awards also present an opportunity to showcase that success – and let others hear these inspirational stories. Every nominee, finalist and winner should be proud of their achievements.”

The next stage in the awards process involves an interview with an independent panel of judges followed by a public vote and lively social media #EVAS2024 campaign.

Sponsor of the Sustainable Business award and previous EVAs Diverse Business winner, Becky Toal of Crowberry Consulting said: “It's vital that we support women in business to innovate sustainable products and services as we all work towards a safer, fairer world were we can achieve net carbon zero.”

Marking their 13th anniversary, the awards will culminate in a dazzling ceremony on Friday, September 27, at the iconic Empress Ballroom, Winter Gardens in Blackpool.

Don’t miss your chance to be part of this inspiring event! For more information on the full list of finalists and to book your tickets, please visit the Enterprise Vision Awards website at www.enterprisevisionawards.co.uk.

The full list of London Finalists are:

• Emilie Bellet - Vestpod (One To Watch)
• Emma Sayle - Killing Kittens (Business Woman)
• Professor Giovanna Lombardi - King's College London (KCL) (Inspirational Woman)
• Lemon Fuller - Lemonade Dolls (Sustainable Business)
• Lucy Litwack - Coco de Mer (Business Woman)
• Melissa Gauge - SpareMyTime (Professional Services)
• Michelle Begy - Ignite Dating Group (Scale Up)
• Myriam Djellouli and Suzanne Boudier - Minerva Wellness (Health & Wellbeing)
• Nadina Grigoras - Milky Plant (Young Entrepreneur)
• Pelin Martin - Blue Crystal Property Management (Professional Services)
• Silvia Del Corso - PinkSEO (Professional Services)
• Siobhan Mears - The Mears Collective (Training & Coaching)
• Sophie Lee - Electric Peach (Creative Industry)