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2014 NatWest EWIF award-winners announced
The 2014 NatWest EWIF (Encouraging Women into Franchising) awards took place in London recently, in front of guests from across the UK franchise industry.
Co-chairs of the organisation Louise Harris
(Wilkins Chimney Sweep) and Louise Bruce (Big Red Box PR), who announced their retirement at the event, hosted the awards, the theme of which was ‘encouragement’. Over 100 guests attended the event, including sponsors Coconut Creatives, McDonald’s Restaurants, Merry Maids, NatWest and NomasVello. A short film, featuring videos from EWIF members pledging to encourage more women into franchising, was screened. The award for ‘Outstanding Contribution to Franchising’ was presented to Jane Masih, head of franchising at Owen White Solicitors. Jane was chosen for her tireless commitment to franchising, not only as a member of EWIF, but also as a board member of the bfa (British Franchise Association).
Lisa Suswain The Award Category and sponsor
Woman Franchisee of the Year Sponsored by Bartercard
New Woman Franchisee of the Year Sponsored by NomasVello
Woman Franchisor of the Year Sponsored by Coconut Creatives
New Woman Franchisor of the Year Sponsored by McDonald’s Restaurants Ltd
Woman Franchisor Employee of the Year Sponsored by The Franchise Show
Woman Service Provider of the Year Sponsored by Merry Maids
Outstanding Contribution Sponsored by NatWest
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www.franchisornews.co.uk The finalists
Clair Slingo – Wagging Tails – Guildford/GU Nicky Morris – Merry Maids – Blackpool, Fylde & Preston Shweta Jhajharia – ActionCOACH
Tara McGregor – Tatty Bumpkin – Edinburgh West Sarah Evans – Wagging Tails – Banbury Hayley Simpson – Tatty Bumpkin - Bedford
Lisa Suswain – Wagging Tails Lisa Curteis – Rosemary Bookkeeping Susanne Cook Paw Pals (UK) Ltd
Jenny Williams – The Detective Project Jo Tomlinson – We Love Pets
Vicky Matthews & Caroline Gowing – Pink Spaghetti
Rebecca Duschl – Diddi Dance Louise Pen-Collings – Extra Help Hannah Banfield – ServiceMaster
Kate Matthews – Boddy Matthews Solicitors Sally Anne Butters – Coconut Media Ailie Waite – Dennis & Turnbull
The winner Clair Slingo Wagging Tails – Guildford/GU Hayley Simpson Tatty Bumpkin – Bedford
Lisa Suswain Wagging Tails
Vicky Matthews & Caroline Gowing Pink Spaghetti
Hannah Banfield – ServiceMaster Sally Anne Butters – Coconut Media Jane Masih, Owen White Solicitors
EWIF is a not-for-profit organisation that aims to encourage women to buy a franchise business, to franchise their existing business and to help existing franchise operations to attract more female franchisees. EWIF runs regular meetings across the UK, with website www.
ewif.org providing up-to-date information to members and the general public. Commenting on the day, Louise Bruce said: “As ever, a wonderful day; positive in both theme and spirit. Every year, our judges struggle to choose between the worthy entrants who make it through to the finals and this year was no different. Despite our departure, we know we are leaving EWIF in great shape with a strong and committed core of members and we’re looking forward to seeing where our successors take the organisation.” Louise Harris concurred: “It’s great to know we have honoured some of the best in the industry, both new and established. We hope it will inspire women everywhere to take a closer look at franchising an as option, either buying into one of the many female-friendly businesses available or franchising their own business.” Graeme Jones, head of franchising at
NatWest said: “Franchising has proven itself once again to be a great way to get into business. EWIF provides a tremendous source of support and we are delighted to celebrate these awards.”
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