Outstanding Finalists Announced for 2010 Business Woman of The Year Award

Thu, 07 Oct 2010 12:18:49 GMT

The finalists for the Business Woman of the Year Award 2010 are announced today. Now in its 28th year, the award recognizes the contribution women make to the economy, celebrates ability and achievement and aims to create role models for the future.

Year on year, the prestigious title attracts an outstanding field of candidates and 2010 is no exception. The seven finalists are drawn from every walk of life and have made a significant contribution to the performance and financial success of their organization. Their names are:

- Louise Bennett, Chief Executive of Coventry and Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce.

- Julie Moore, Chief Executive of University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust.

- Suzie Norton, Chief Executive of Birmingham based Screen West Midlands.

- Alison Whetton, Founder and Chief Executive of All About Weight, headquartered in Crewe.

- Kavita Jnagal and Rani Upelle, co-founders of Simply Recruitment, based in Birmingham.

- Fiona Toye, Chief Executive of Toye, Kenning and Spencer, headquartered in Birmingham.

The finalists will meet the Award’s judges at Mallory Court Hotel, Leamington Spa, on Friday 8 October. The winner will be exclusively announced by BBC Midlands Today news anchor, Suzanne Virdee, at the Woman of the Year Luncheon and Awards at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole, on Friday 15 October 2010.

Time and again, the award has shown it is a signpost to future success. The 2010 title holder will follow in the footsteps of high profile winners including: Hilary Devey, CEO of haulage firm, Pall-Ex and star of TV’s Secret Millionaire; Karren Brady, former Managing Director of Birmingham City FC, as seen on TV’s The Apprentice; and 2009 winner Asha Khemka OBE, Chief Executive of West Nottinghamshire College, who first arrived in the UK with her young family at the age of 25, having received no formal education.

ENDS

Notes to editor:

Chaired by Judy Groves, SCH Group Marketing Director, the 2010 judges are:

- Ben Gulliford, Regional Centre Head for Barclays Wealth

- Silla Maizey, Management Board Director, British Airways

- Gavin Tyzack, Director of Sales Southern Division, Hilton Hotels UK

- Geoff Cousins, Managing Director of Jaguar UK

- Tracy Westall, UK Public Sector Sales Director in the UK, SCC

About the finalists:

Louise Bennett, Chief Executive of Coventry and Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce

Awarded an OBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours for her services to enterprise, Louise has worked for over 24 years at the most senior levels in both the public and private sectors. She is currently the Chief Executive of Coventry and Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce, which is one of the largest and most successful commissioners and deliverers of enterprise and education support in the UK, providing employment for some 170 staff. Louise has a strong and long standing interest in youth enterprise and leads the Midlands Young Person’s Centre of Expertise for Youth Enterprise. She has served Coventry and Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce for seven years.

Julie Moore, Chief Executive of University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Julie Moore has overall responsibility for running one of the country's highest performing and largest Foundation Trusts and Hospitals. She was appointed Chief Executive in 2006, following roles that included Executive Director of Operations and Chief Operating Officer. University Hospitals Birmingham has consistently highly performed in the national rating system. It has a turnover in excess of £470 million, employs 6,700 staff and has a £545 million PFI programme for a new hospi

Barclays Wealth Supports ‘Women of the Year Awards’

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 11:31:51 GMT

Barclays Wealth, a leading global wealth manager, has announced its sponsorship of the 2010 Women of the Year Awards being held on October 15th at the Hilton Metropole, Birmingham.

“We are delighted to be involved with the Women of Year Awards 2010,” said Graham, Nicoll, Director, Barclays Wealth. “Sponsorship of this event helps us celebrate those women who have gone the extra mile in their chosen areas, as well as highlighting Barclays Wealth’s commitment to equality in the workplace.”

Graham continued: “We want the most talented people to be part of our business and are focussed upon developing teams which reflect the growing diversity of our client base. The wealth of women is growing dramatically with the number of female entrepreneurs and senior company executives now burgeoning in the UK. ”

More than 700 women are expected to attend the high profile event which features guest speakers the American comedienne, Ruby Wax, and the very English pottery entrepreneur, Emma Bridgewater, with Suzanne Virdee, the BBC news presenter, exclusively announcing the coveted Businesswoman of the Year 2010 award.

Tickets for Women of the Year Luncheon and Awards cost £55 per person, up to and including 31 August 2010, or £60 thereafter.

For more information and to nominate a candidate for Businesswoman of the Year visit www.womenoftheyear.org.uk

Now in its 28th year, the annual event recognises and awards success. It has raised over £500,000 for official charity, Vitalise, which provides short breaks, respite care and other services for disabled people, the visually impaired and carers.

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For further information contact:
Lucy Davidson, Barclays Wealth, Corporate Communications,
Tel +44 20 7114 8947, lucy.davidson@barclayswealth.com
About Barclays Wealth
Barclays Wealth is a leading global wealth manager, and the UK’s largest, with total client assets of £153.5bn, as at 30 June 2010. With offices in over 20 countries, Barclays Wealth focuses on private and intermediary clients worldwide, providing international and private banking, investment management, fiduciary services and brokerage.

Barclays is a major global financial services provider engaged in retail banking, credit cards, corporate banking, investment banking, wealth management and investment management services, with an extensive international presence in Europe, the Americas, Africa and Asia. With over 300 years of history and expertise in banking, Barclays operates in over 50 countries and employs approximately 147,000 people. Barclays moves, lends, invests and protects money for over 48 million customers and clients worldwide.

For further information about Barclays Wealth, please visit our website www.barclayswealth.com.

Twitter page: www.twitter.com/barclayswealth

Luxury Store Backs Women of the Year Event

Mon, 09 Aug 2010 15:45:35 GMT

Birmingham’s Harvey Nichols is putting its full support behind this year’s Women of the Year Luncheon and Awards by staging a top class fashion show for its high profile guests.

The showpiece awards ceremony will be held on Friday October 15 and this most luxurious of stores has been called upon to add a dash of style to the event. As well as the professionally-staged catwalk show, Harvey Nichols will also be offering fashion and beauty demonstrations and give guests on the day the chance to shop the very latest must-haves.

More than 700 women are expected to attend the high profile event, staged at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole, adjacent to the NEC. It will feature guest speakers the American comedienne, Ruby Wax, and the very English pottery entrepreneur, Emma Bridgewater. Suzanne Virdee, the BBC news presenter, will exclusively announce the coveted Businesswoman of the Year award.

“We are delighted to be working with such a prestigious event,” said Kevin Breese, General Manager of Harvey Nichols Birmingham. “We are extremely well known for offering the business community of this city the very best in designer brands, and this will introduce us to an even wider audience.”

Judy Groves, Awards Chair, added: “To have such fabulous support from Harvey Nichols is going to ensure a very glamorous event. The store’s fashion shows have become famous for showcasing the very best labels around and guests will have the chance to ‘shop the show’ for the very first time.”

Tickets for Women of the Year Luncheon and Awards cost £55 per person, up to and including 31 August 2010, or £60 thereafter. For more information and to nominate a candidate for Businesswoman of the Year visit www.womenoftheyear.org.uk Now in its 28th year, the annual event recognises and awards success. It has raised over £500,000 for official charity, Vitalise, which provides short breaks, respite care and other services for disabled people, the visually impaired and carers. Follow Woman of the Year on LinkedIn and Twitter @2010WOTY

NOTE TO EDITORS:
For information about Harvey Nichols Birmingham or Bristol contact Lisa Piddington, Press Relations Manager, on 0121 680 1089 or email lisapidd@aol.com.
Visit the website at www.harveynichols.com
Women of the Year press contact - Beatrice Mocci, email beatrice@revolver-pr.co.uk.

Ruby Wax to Guest Speak at 2010 Women of the Year Luncheon and Awards

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 11:52:39 GMT

Ruby Wax, the forthright and cheeky American comedienne, will be a guest speaker at this year’s Women of the Year Luncheon and Awards, which takes place on Friday 15th October at the Hilton Metropole, adjacent to the NEC, Birmingham.
The American writer and actress made a name for herself as part of the alternative comedy scene in the 1980s, following a successful RSC stage career. She has worked with some of Britain’s best known writers, directors and actors - from Alan Rickman to Dawn French. Her television work and chat shows in particular have made Ruby Wax a household name.
In her inimitable style, the comedienne will entertain guests with a funny and thought provoking speech, drawing on her extraordinary personal story and career. One of two guest speakers, the second being the very English pottery entrepreneur, Emma Bridgewater, Ruby Wax was invited to speak at this year’s Women of the Year event by one of the official sponsors, Jaguar.
Judy Groves, Awards Chair, said: “This fundraising event is a sell-out year on year, drawing together hundreds of high profile and talented women to celebrate and recognize success. Joining a stellar line up of entertainment for the 2010 awards, Ruby Wax’s personal story is not to be missed!”

Notes to editor

The final line up for the 2010 Women of the Year Luncheon and Awards promises an awesome event on Friday 15th October at the Hilton Metropole, adjacent to the NEC, Birmingham.
Ruby Wax, the fabulous American comedienne, and the hugely successful Emma Bridgewater, a very English pottery lady, are guest speakers at the gala ceremony, presented by Suzanne Virdee, BBC Midlands news anchor for their primetime daily broadcasts.
New sponsor, Harvey Nichols, headlines the live entertainment with an exclusively choreographed catwalk show of international fashions. Guests will have the opportunity to ‘Shop the Show’ and be offered gorgeous makeovers and delicious food tasting. Along with a bustling “Covent Garden-style” market, the retail experience is being taken to glamorous new heights this year.
Jaguar will showcase their XF, XK and XJ range of luxury cars with the main 2010 sponsor line up including Barclays Wealth, British Airways – who offer the chance to win a spoiling holiday for two – and SCC, part of Europe’s largest independent technology group.
A sell-out year on year and attended by hundreds of high profile and talented women, tickets for the Luncheon and Awards, which support a most important charity, Vitalise, are available now.

Tickets cost £55.00 per person, up to and including 31 August 2010, or £60.00 thereafter.
With the search for the Businesswoman of the Year well underway, if YOU know of someone who is making a considerable contribution to their business, either as a senior executive or entrepreneur, please email Judy Groves, the Awards Chair.

The event celebrates and recognises success and anyone can nominate a candidate or put themselves forward for the Businesswoman of the Year title.
Official national charity Vitalise provides short breaks (respite care) and other services for disabled people, the visually impaired and carers. For information visit www.vitalise.org.uk

The sponsors of 2010’s Women of the Year Luncheon and Awards are:

Barclays Wealth
Barclays Wealth is a leading global wealth manager, and the UK's largest, with total client assets of £151.2bn, as at 31 December 2009. With offices in over 20 countries, Barclays Wealth focuses on private and intermediary clients worldwide, providing international and private banking, investment management, fiduciary services and brokerage. Barclays Wealth

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