Inspiring Woman in Business - Business Leader of the Year

Inspiring Woman in Business: Business Leader of the Year

This category is open to inspiring women who have a strong regional profile and have achieved accomplishments of significance over their career.

Nominees will possess qualities of vision, innovation, entrepreneurial drive and leadership. A woman who goes above and beyond, with evidence of giving back to business and the community/or individuals. A role model to all – a truly inspiring woman.

What we need from you

Financial details:

Please provide an overview of company turnover, net profit over the last three years and current net reserves. This information is collected to ensure the business is financially stable.

Please note that we require an overview or, where exact figures aren’t available, a projection is acceptable.

2024 turnover
2025 turnover
2023 net profit
2024 net profit
2025 net profit
Current net reserves

To enter this category please provide the following information:

A brief description of the business, the products or services it supplies, its customers and the markets and countries the business operates in.
A personal profile and background of the nominee.
Demonstrate the nominee’s competence in their chosen field and how this has benefited the business or the wider community in the North East.
Nominees will demonstrate outstanding leadership, and a strong track record of building sales and profitability while inspiring others.
Outline the overall trend in sales turnover and profit development, together with a brief description of any key events that have led to any changes where appropriate.
Tell us if, and how, external factors have affected the business either positively or negatively. How has the nominee shown entrepreneurship in dealing with it?
Summarise your application in 100 words (if shortlisted, this content may be used in host’s speech/printed).

Inspiring Woman in Business: Business Leader of the Year sponsored by Sweeney Miller Law

From its offices in Newcastle and Sunderland, Sweeney Miller Law provides pro-active and pragmatic advice to businesses and private clients in the North East and across England and Wales.

With a proven track record across areas of law such as corporate and commercial law, dispute resolution, commercial property, landlord and tenant, residential conveyancing, wills and probate, powers of attorney and divorce and family law, our technical expertise is second to none.

Our growing reputation across the country is a testament to the many satisfied clients that refer their colleagues, friends, and family members to us.