Woman Who
  • About
    • Get in touch
  • Awards
    • 2023 Solopreneur Finalists & Winners
  • Events
  • Academy
  • Blog
  • Podcast
  • Directory
  • Resources
Select Page

12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS: Meet the Judges of the Woman Who Achieves Solopreneur Awards 2019

by Sandra Garlick | 17, Dec 2019 | Uncategorised | 0 comments

We were delighted to have four new judges on board for the Woman Who Achieves Solopreneur Awards pilot in the Autumn.

“Entering Awards are a great way to power up your personal brand but many people hold back. Why is that? I’m told it’s a mixture of confidence, fear of failure and lack of belief that your business and where you are right now is good enough.

I’m particularly proud to say that my awards are not all about the financials, who you know and how long you’ve been trading. They are a platform for supporting women in business (and a few men too) to get a foot on the ladder, some great PR in a safe and supportive environment. I am there for each Finalist at every step of their journey and by the end of the process, they are instilled with confidence to enter other Awards. But that’s not all, the promotion carries on well beyond the Awards Lunch and continues for a full 12 months and beyond.

Each of my Judges has been hand picked because they have experienced the Woman Who Awards process. They are all business owners, have sat exactly where you are now and understand the challenges Solopreneurs face” Sandra Garlick (Founder of Woman Who)

Meet the Judges:

“Solopreneurs are some of the hardest working business owners in the country, turning their hand to sales, marketing, delivery, finances, admin and much more. Having grown my business Leaders by Nature over a number of years as a solopreneur, I’m delighted to judge these awards and look forward to reviewing and showcasing the talent that exists in this space. These are the businesses of the future, the ones to watch and it’s exciting to see where they will go from here.” Jude Jennison (Judge)

“I was thrilled to be asked to judge the Woman Who Solopreneur Awards because as individuals, solopreneurs work incredibly hard to run their businesses and collectively contribute a huge amount to the local economy.  It will be an honour to recognise and acknowledge this group of women and celebrate their achievements!”   Karen Heap (Judge)

“Solopreneurship has taken off in the last decade, and there are now thousands of people who fit this exact description. I know from personal experience, and the people I have met through my network, that they work tirelessly as experts in their field, all single handed.

Many solopreneurs shy away from the idea of entering into award competitions because they think it’s too self-promotional or they worry the entry might be time-consuming.

Whilst entering awards does take a bit of “selling”, time and effort, it is an investment that can reap rewards with on-going benefits helping to building credibility and gaining recognition.

It’s a privilege to be part of the judging team and I’m looking forward to hearing and meeting the solopreneurs of today.” Nishi Mehta (Judge)

“As a Master of Ceremonies, I host dozens of award ceremonies each year and get to see, first hand, how hard it can be for solopreneurs to compete against the ‘big guns’ of business. The judging criteria is often stacked against them, but at last there is some good news…

The Woman Who Achieves Solopreneur Awards provide a great opportunity for people who work alone to gain recognition for their hard work and the significant contribution they make to the UK economy.

I’m delighted and proud to be a judge for the awards and can’t wait to read through the entries. I know I’ll be inspired and impressed by the standard, and my only concern is for those solopreneurs who don’t enter and miss out on the chance to celebrate their success. So, my message is – enter NOW! What have you got to lose?” Dave Sharpe (Judge)

What is a Solopreneur:

“An entrepreneur who works alone… ‘solo’ running their business single-handed.”

“A person who sets up and runs a business on their own.”

Sandra Garlick, the founder of Woman Who said: “So often Solopreneurs are overlooked in Awards but there are some amazing businesses out there and that’s why I’ve announced that the Woman Who Achieves Solopreneur Awards 2019 are taking place.”

Meet the Judges:

Karen Heap
Dave Sharpe

Submit a Comment Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recent Posts

  • The Power of Self-Care for Female Entrepreneurs
  • Embracing Sustainability in Business
  • Meet the Solopreneur Awards Sponsors: Sarah Bishop
  • Meet the Solopreneur Awards Sponsors: Andrea Rainsford
  • The Power of Resilience: Women Thriving in Business

Archives

  • November 2023
  • October 2023
  • September 2023
  • August 2023
  • July 2023
  • June 2023
  • May 2023
  • April 2023
  • March 2023
  • February 2023
  • January 2023
  • December 2022
  • November 2022
  • September 2022
  • August 2022
  • July 2022
  • June 2022
  • May 2022
  • April 2022
  • March 2022
  • February 2022
  • January 2022
  • December 2021
  • November 2021
  • October 2021
  • September 2021
  • August 2021
  • July 2021
  • June 2021
  • May 2021
  • April 2021
  • March 2021
  • February 2021
  • January 2021
  • December 2020
  • November 2020
  • October 2020
  • September 2020
  • August 2020
  • July 2020
  • June 2020
  • May 2020
  • April 2020
  • March 2020
  • February 2020
  • January 2020
  • December 2019
  • November 2019
  • October 2019
  • September 2019
  • August 2019
  • July 2019
  • June 2019
  • May 2019
  • April 2019
  • March 2019
  • February 2019
  • July 2017
  • June 2017
  • September 2016
  • July 2016
  • June 2016
  • May 2016
  • April 2016
  • March 2016
  • February 2016

Thank you to all Woman Who Supporters

One Day Film Productions Sponsor of the Woman Who Achieves Solopreneur Awards 203
Solaair Sequin Walls sponsor of the Woman Who Achieves Solopreneur Awards 2023
Andrea Rainsford, Sponsor of the Woman Who Achieves Solopreneur Awards 2023
Recruit Recruit sponsor of the Woman Who Achieves Solopreneur Awards 2023
Socially Shared Women's Business Network, sponsor of the Woman Who Achieves Solopreneur Awards 2023
John Cleary Brand Photography supporting Woman Who
Vine Hotels in partnership with Woman Who
Kerry-Sue Peplow sponsor of the Woman Who Achieves Solopreneur Awards 2023
Imaginate Design supporting Woman Who
Mulberry Design sponsoring the Woman Who Achieves Solopreneur Awards 2023
Sara Southgate Naturopath, Sponsor of the Woman Who Achieves Awards 2023
House of Colour Worcester, Sponsor of the Woman Who Achieves Solopreneur Awards 2023

Website designed, hosted and maintained by MyWPVA              © Woman Who Limited 2023