The moment we had all been waiting for had finally arrived ... The Award Ceremony Dinner and the grand announcement of the Winners of the Langtry Manor 2011 Business Women Awards.

The awards, now in their second year and already becoming a permanent fixture on the Dorset social calendar, have caught the attention of well-respected business women and celebrities throughout the UK.

Debbie Moore, O.B.E. Founder and Chairman, Pineapple says;
'The opportunity to be a nominee, or even winner of this prestigious award presents a wonderful platform to raise the profile of your business (the media love successful women in business), and the benefit of a great network for valuable information exchange with like-minded women.'

Cheryl Baker says;
'Hi, its Cheryl Baker here – yes the bubbly blonde from Bucks Fizz fame! I followed my dream back in 1975 and it led me to great success and personal happiness.  All of the ladies should be proud of their achievements – you are all winners. Onwards and upwards ladies as the skies the limit!'

Debra Searle MBE, Yachtswoman says;
'My experience of women in business is that they have to be superwoman as they often have commitments at home to co-ordinate simultaneously. They rarely do it for praise but it is so very well deserved. I hope many business women will gain the acknowledgement they so deserve at these awards.'

This year there was also an additional award: The Judges Exceptional Achievement Award which was presented by Jackie Phillipson and Tara Howard to Joanna Bishop of Bournemouth Town for her outstanding contribution to local business, charity and the community.

Left to Right: Tara Howard, Felicity Mead, Joannah Bishop, Jackie Phillipson.

A delighted Tara Howard and Jackie Phillipson said;
'Wow what a night, a truly memorable occasion which even topped last year – stunning dresses, shouts of glee, tears of joy and such amazing stories that were told about incredible women. The awards will not be forgotten in a hurry and we are already getting requests to confirm the date of the 2012 awards!'

The Winners for each category were:

New Business Award sponsored by Nat West Bank

Winner:

Heavenly Bump Maternitywear Ltd  
Amy-Kate Crane & Kirsty van Deurs Goss

Finalists:

Soda Beauty and Blow Dry Bar - Zoe Nichols
Nemos Nursery and Pre School - Claire Hartwell

Business Woman of the Future sponsored by Women in Business Network

Winner:

'The Adventures of Sam'
Hannah Leary

Finalists:

Bournemouth Open University - Mercedes Ramsden
AUCB Bournemouth - Sophe Hitchman

Best PR Initiative sponsored by P-PR Media Solutions 

Winner:

The CobWebs Company
Su Cowell

Finalists:

Charlie Moo's - Joanne Dewbury
The Swan Company - Margaret MacKenzie

Special Woman Award sponsored by Job Shop UK

Winner:

Leaf Charity
Natasha Jones

Finalists:

Prettymades Bridal - Sam Everard
SPRING - Kate Ward

Dot Com Business of the Year sponsored by Bournemouthtown.co.uk

Winner:

Landlordtolandlordsales.com
Sharon Canning

Finalists:

Heavenlybump.co.uk - Amy-Kate Crane/Kirsty van Deurs Goss

Theladybarbara.co.uk - Barbara Marsh

Green Business Award sponsored by The Green Energy Centre

Winner:

Farmer Palmer's Farm Park
Sandra Palmer-Snellin

Finalists:

Faithgreen - Sally Thornley-Nash
Sally Bishton Garden Design - Sally Bishton

Best Employer sponsored by The Coast FM

Winner:

Tanner & Tilley
Roger Tilley

Finalists:

Bee a Bug Play Cafe - Carly Peters
Bournecoast - Des Simmons

Small Business of the Year sponsored by Federation of Small Business

Winner:

Chapter 2
Karen Bidgood & Tracey Cooke

Finalists:

Bellissimo Weddings & Simply Events - Melanie Kiani
Physicool - Kay Russell

Entreprenuer of the Year sponsored by Princecroft Willis

Winner:

Kiki's
Kia Smith

Finalists:

Excelsior Coaches - Kathy Tilbury
Physicool - Kay Russell

Lifetime Achievement Award sponsored by The Bournemouth Chamber of Trade & Commerce

Winner:

Hadland Care Group
Cheryl Hadland

Finalists:

Hotel TerraVina - Nina Basset
Dorset Lettings - Ann Fookes

Business Mother of the Year Award sponsored by The Daily Echo

Winner:

Rock Recruitment Specialists
Angela Fletcher

Finalists:

TARA The Alexandra Recruitment Agency - Alexandra Wiggins
Paula Dack - Stainers Shoes

Extraordinary Achievements sponsored by P-PR and The Langtry Manor Hotel

Winner:

Joanna Bishop

bournemouthtown.co.uk

For more information log onto www.businesswomenawards.com