The finalists for this year's Awards have been announced ahead of the Ceremony and Annual Conference taking place in Perth on 21 September 2007.
Open to all business and professional women working in Scotland, the Outstanding Contribution to Business Award showcases and celebrates the success and achievement of women working across all sectors, in their place of work and in their local community.
The Most Enterprising Business Award is open to members of ASB-affiliated clubs. This showcases businesses with strong management, creativity and potential for growth.
The Young Business of the Year, is for a business of under three years that in original and sustainable.
ASB President, Julie Hall, said: "The range and calibre of this year’s entries was outstanding and the judges had to work very hard to arrive at a winner.“
The winners will be announced at a black tie dinner on Friday 21 September at the Lovat Hotel, Perth. The event will be preceded by an afternoon Conference being held at the Queen’s Hotel.
Outstanding Contribution to Business
Charlie Taylor
Founder of the multi award winning Charlie Taylor group, three times Scottish Hairdresser of the Year, member of the British Hairdressing Hall of Fame, Charlie is proven as both a stylist and leading businesswoman.
Nora Farrell
Nora Farrell, managing director of leading Scottish public relations consultancy Weber Shandwick, is a dedicated individual whose passion and vision have made her an influential figure in Scottish business.
Ruth Smyth
Ruth is a Managing Director of Fife based Paramount Care Nursing Agency, President of Fife Women in Business, a Depute Chair for the Fife’s Children’s Panel and a member of Kirkcaldy Soroptimists International.”
Sylvia Halkerston
Sylvia Halkerston has an impressive track record in human resource management spanning over 30 years. Her abundance of skills, knowledge and passion has helped to develop people and transform businesses throughout Scotland; through personal development, communication, motivation and educational links.
When describing Macphie of Glenbervie, please use – With a turnover of £40 million, Macphie of Glenbervie is the UK’s leading independent food ingredients manufacturer.
Most Enterprising Business
Airlie Garden Design Margaret Paterson
Margaret launched Airlie Garden Design in September 2004. She provides a conception to completion service for unique Garden Designs aiming to surpass her clients' expectations in both style and quality.
Intermezzo Productions Clare McLeod
Intermezzo Promotions are a unique company offering corporate events, bespoke private and corporate tours of Glasgow Museums and weekend theatre breaks in Glasgow. They have recently negotiated a joint partnership with Glasgow Museums to provide private and corporate tours through unprecedented access to the museums and art galleries in a bid to bring the corporate and conference sector into the arts in Glasgow.
Les Enfants Nurseries Ltd Denise Barras
Married with two Children, Denise has always dreamed of High Class Childcare. One Year on the nurseries have attained 75% occupancy. Knowing little about childcare before she started, she has overcome all red tape and now employs 22 full time members of staff.
Bertie Browns Jane Brown
Bertie Browns offers a fresh, exciting range of contemporary silver jewellery, handbags, greetings cards and gifts. All purchases are stylishly packaged in Bertie Browns gift boxes and bags – no further wrapping required!
Events for Business Ltd Janet Thorley
Janet Torley, started her enterprise in 2005 on her 50th birthday and life really has begun at 50. She has built one of Scotland’s most successful companies providing a range of affordable events for small business.
CEM (Corporate Executive Marketing) Karen Mcartney
Young Business of the Year.
Fitness with Tracy Griffin -Tracy Griffin
Would you like to get in shape but have no spare time? Fitness with Tracy Griffen will tailor a fitness programme for you, in your home or office, created especially to suit your lifestyle.
Elliot Henry - Gayle Monteith
Gayle launched the online baby boutique, Elliot Henry after the birth of her son Elliot. She is gradually growing the business by developing a network of Elliot Henry home party consultants across the UK.
Horsecross - Jane Spiers
'Horsecross is a dynamic new force in Scotland. An agency or arts and business specialists, it runs Perth Concert Hall and Perth Theatre. Cutting edge events, international conferences, unique performances, sylish cafe bars;it's all going on'
Bertie Browns - Jane Brown
Bertie Browns offers a fresh, exciting range of contemporary silver jewellery, handbags, greetings cards and gifts. All purchases are stylishly packaged in Bertie Browns gift boxes and bags – no further wrapping required
Les Enfants Nurseries Ltd - Denise Barras
Married with two Children, Denise has always dreamed of High Class Childcare. One Year on the nurseries have attained 75% occupancy. Knowing little about childcare before she started, she has overcome all red tape and now employs 22 full time members of staff.
Machair Records - Julie Fowlis
Julie Fowlis is a multi award-winning performer of Gaelic Song and traditional music. She has received international and mainstream critical acclaim and strives to bring Gaelic music to a wider audience.
Cacao – Marian Dougan
Cacao sells all things chocolate – from exclusive, award-winning brands to chocolate mice for children. We also sell a range of chocolate-themed goods (books, mugs, toiletries, favours for weddings or the corporate market …). The whole chocolate experience, with the focus on fun!
The ASB half day Conference also at the Queen’s Hotel precedes the Dinner and focuses on the theme of “Knowing Me Knowing You” led by Madeleine Allen and Janet Beattie. In this fully interactive conference you will learn how to apply this knowledge to your clients to open up the channels of communication and interact more effectively. By knowing ourselves, we can all get to know you, the client, in more depth, improve our relationships and get results!
Julie Hall continued: "In today’s constantly changing market, being secure in our own skin will help our businesses thrive. Delegates are sure to benefit from Madeleine and Janet’s expertise."
Each event can be booked separately and details for booking can be obtained Julie Hall, Hall Marketing on 0141 332 3500 or email hall.mark@tiscali.co.uk
