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Semi Finalists Announced for the NatWest Venus Awards Oxfordshire 2014!

The much anticipated announcement of the semi-finalists for the NatWest Venus Women’s Awards Oxfordshire 2014 was made on Tuesday, 2nd September.
In a suspense-filled  evening at the BMW North Oxford Garage, nominees, sponsors and friends gathered to find out who would be invited to the penultimate event, the Finalists announcement being hosted at Henmans Freeth’s offices on Thursday, September 25th.   

Two categories go to the public vote these are Heart Employee of the Year and Oxford Mail and Times Business Mother of the Year, this begins
17th September for a week whilst the other categories were judged by their Sponsors.   

When asked about the selection process Tara Howard said “Whether it be by the public or decided by the sponsors, making it through to this stage of the process is something to be shouted about and I think we are going to get lots of shouting going on over the next couple of months until we gather together at
the Venus Awards Ceremony.” 

The Semi Finalists are: 

 

NatWest Small Business Award Semi Finalists                                                                                                               

Alison Day –My Beauty Room
Sue Caulfield – Metro Rod (Oxon and West Bucks)
Victoria Thomas – VT Accountancy    
Claire Ring – Central hair and barber
Jane Bowler – Dews Meadow Farm / Thames Valley Farmers’ Market Co op Ltd 

 

BMW North Oxford Garage Green Business Award Semi Finalists                                                       

Alison Campbell – Stillwater Publishing Ltd
Susanne Austin -Oxfordshire Green Construction Showcase/Oxfordshire Green Construction Network
Cathy Cornish – Wild to Wonderful Garden Design           
Sarah McBride – Mitty Moos Ltd.
Barbara Osborne – Oxford Business Mentors  

INCA New Business Semi Finalists 

Amber-Lauren Ballantyne-Styles – Amber-Lauren Fine Art   
Lin Worthy – Worthy Conclusions   
Sarah McBride – Mitty Moos Ltd  
Katie Griffiths – Love From Katie  
Lucy Jane – The Individual Funeral Company  

 

Check a professional.com Professional of the Year Semi Finalists

Ruth Hawkins – Turpin & Miller LLP
Sarah Morris – HR2YOU
Monica Franke – Clinic on the Green, Oxford
Catherine Morgan – Blake Morgan LLP
Kathleen Parker – Wellers 

 

New Media and Online Semi Finalists 

Clare Fielder – The Pistachio View 
Alison Hargreaves – Guides for Brides  
Christine McRitchie – Earthwise Trading  
Tracey Greenway – Independent Travel Experts  
Marneta Viegas – Relax Kids  

 

Influential Woman Semi Finalists 

Lisa Ruggles – Gorgeous Concepts trading as Ruggles Leisure
Cathy Dunbabin – Opendoorz Ltd  
Debbie Behan – Heathfield House Nursing Home  
Lorraine Frost – Oxford Innovation  
Angie Major – Blueberry Business Support Ltd  

 

Entrepreneur of the Year Semi Finalists 

Jackie Cross – Jacqueline Cross Photography 
Melanie Lester – Tm Design Studio  
Natasha Ellard – Urban Element  
Sarka Naivertova – Sarkaa Ltd  
Steph Croft-Simon – Nom Foods Limited  

 

Jennings Inspirational Woman Award Semi Finalists 

Alison Campbell – Stillwater Publishing Ltd  
Sue Caulfield – Metro Rod (Oxon and West Bucks) 
Lottie Moore – WISH Women 
Alison Thompson – ADHD Kids 
Nancy Hunt – The Nasio Trust – Abingdon  

 

Home Based Business Semi Finalists  

Jayne Johnson – Better People Ltd – Recruitment Services 
Becky Considine – OXVAS – Oxford Virtual Assistant Service  
Lin Worthy – Worthy Conclusions
Clare Fielder – The Pistachio View  
Angie Major – Blueberry Business Support Ltd  

 

Employer of the Year 

Ruth Hawkins – Turpin & Miller LLP 
Bob Bradley – MD2MD  
Cilla McKay – Rocket Consultancy  
Sally Foster – The Treehouse Play Centre   J
oanna Atherden – John Good Ltd  

 

Lifetime Achievement Semi Finalists 

Catherine Blaxhall – Action for Carers (Oxfordshire)  
Jayne Woodley – Oxfordshire Community Foundation  
Penny Hopper – The Cottage, Home Farm, Adderbury 
Claire Snowden – Expat Know How 
Debbie Behan – Heathfield House Nursing Home   

 

 Thames Security Customer Service Award Semi Finalists 

Juliette Wallis – VTUK Ltd  
Ruth Hawkins – Turpin & Miller LLP  
Jody Fletcher – Chilli Promotional Products Limited 
Catherine Blaxhall – Action for Carers (Oxfordshire) 
Michelle Jennion – A-Plan Insurance  

 

Henmans Freeth Business of the Year 

Alison Hargreaves – Guides for Brides 
Cilla McKay – Rocket Consultancy 
Natasha Ellard – Urban Element 
Karyn Buck – The Buck Project Ltd 
Titikssha Shah – Oxford Business College 

 

Networker of the Year 

Rachel Davis – British Heart Foundation 
Placi Espejo – Bicester Vision 
Louise Wheeler – Insight Oxford (Consulting) Ltd 
Kate Clinkard – ABACUS Events Ltd 
Anna Rowe – Intelligent Admin Ltd T/A Balanced 

If you would like to join the sponsors and support the finalists at the glamorous Venus Awards Ceremony also known as the “Working Women’s Oscars”,
which is being held at  The Oxford Belfry Hotel on Friday 14th November, you can purchase your tickets online at www.venusawards.co.uk  

 


Photography provided by Cherry-Ann Ballentyne

For more information visit NatWest Venus Awards.   

www.venusawards.co.uk  or contact Tara Howard MD 

Email: tara@venusawards.co.uk    

m: 0783 777 1852 

Bicester is becoming a hot bed for new and existing businesses that want to grow.

“Bicester is becoming a hot bed for new and existing businesses that want to grow. We’ve got a great location, excellent business networks and access to high quality investment opportunities.”
2016-09-24T12:44:28+01:00
“Bicester is becoming a hot bed for new and existing businesses that want to grow. We’ve got a great location, excellent business networks and access to high quality investment opportunities.”

Membership of Bicester Vision has provided the best possible conduit for the military

"Membership of Bicester Vision has provided the best possible conduit for the military to both understand and contribute towards the development and Bicester Town"
2016-12-06T14:46:03+00:00
"Membership of Bicester Vision has provided the best possible conduit for the military to both understand and contribute towards the development and Bicester Town"

Being a member enables us to build a close understanding of the needs of local businesses

“Chiltern Railways provides fast, frequent train services from Bicester North station and the newly opened Bicester Village station to London, Birmingham, Oxford and key locations in between.  Being a member of Bicester Vision enables us to build a close understanding of the needs of local businesses and helps us to shape our future growth strategy.”

Stephen Barker, Chiltern Railways
2016-12-07T09:04:34+00:00
“Chiltern Railways provides fast, frequent train services from Bicester North station and the newly opened Bicester Village station to London, Birmingham, Oxford and key locations in between.  Being a member of Bicester Vision enables us to build a close understanding of the needs of local businesses and helps us to shape our future growth strategy.”Stephen Barker, Chiltern Railways

We have a profound interest in the progress of the Town

“The Bicester Chamber of Commerce and Bicester Vision have a profound interest in the progress of the Town and understand that in some circumstances the continual increase in the numbers of houses and businesses will cause disquiet, to individuals and existing business alike. Change is always with us, and both the “Chamber” and “Vision” endeavour to keep the standards from the past while facing, and working, with the challenges of the future.”

Peter Cox, Chairman of Bicester Chamber
2016-12-07T09:07:17+00:00
“The Bicester Chamber of Commerce and Bicester Vision have a profound interest in the progress of the Town and understand that in some circumstances the continual increase in the numbers of houses and businesses will cause disquiet, to individuals and existing business alike. Change is always with us, and both the “Chamber” and “Vision” endeavour to keep the standards from the past while facing, and working, with the challenges of the future.”Peter Cox, Chairman of Bicester Chamber

The primary objective for Bicester Vision is to provide opportunities for job creation

"The primary objective for Bicester Vision is to provide opportunities for job creation and this supports a key commitment within our Local Plan to deliver employment in line with housing. As a designated Garden Town, Bicester is expanding at the pace so it is essential to attract the inward investment and businesses who will be vital to this success. Through our membership with Bicester Vision, we can work with partners and existing businesses to access to additional channels, resources and innovative ideas to help us to achieve our goal as a district of opportunity and employment."

Karen Curtin, Commercial Director (Bicester) , Cherwell District Council
2016-12-07T09:10:34+00:00
"The primary objective for Bicester Vision is to provide opportunities for job creation and this supports a key commitment within our Local Plan to deliver employment in line with housing. As a designated Garden Town, Bicester is expanding at the pace so it is essential to attract the inward investment and businesses who will be vital to this success. Through our membership with Bicester Vision, we can work with partners and existing businesses to access to additional channels, resources and innovative ideas to help us to achieve our goal as a district of opportunity and employment."Karen Curtin, Commercial Director (Bicester) , Cherwell District Council

The County Council is a key partner in delivering infrastructure for housing and employment growth in Bicester

"The County Council is a key partner in delivering infrastructure for housing and employment growth in Bicester.  Essential to that is the close working across all tiers of government and the private sector to enable all Bicester businesses to prosper and create job opportunities for the community.  The Council has been a founding member and has seen the work of the partnership play an active role in shaping a flourishing Bicester."

Lisa Michelson, Locality Manager , Oxfordshire County Council
2016-12-07T09:30:32+00:00
"The County Council is a key partner in delivering infrastructure for housing and employment growth in Bicester.  Essential to that is the close working across all tiers of government and the private sector to enable all Bicester businesses to prosper and create job opportunities for the community.  The Council has been a founding member and has seen the work of the partnership play an active role in shaping a flourishing Bicester."Lisa Michelson, Locality Manager , Oxfordshire County Council

Bicester Town Council has been part of Bicester Vision since its inception

"Bicester Town Council has been part of Bicester Vision since its inception and are pleased to be able to work alongside the  business community and all tiers of local government to make Bicester the ‘go to’ place for business opportunity."

Sue Mackrell, Bicester Town Council
2016-12-07T09:44:43+00:00
"Bicester Town Council has been part of Bicester Vision since its inception and are pleased to be able to work alongside the  business community and all tiers of local government to make Bicester the ‘go to’ place for business opportunity."Sue Mackrell, Bicester Town Council

Through our work with Bicester Vision we are able identify the development needs of the town

“Ziran Land and its predecessor Stockdale Land has found that working closely with the business community of Bicester has enabled us to successfully develop Pioneer Square Shopping Centre and now to develop Franklin House, which was completed in 2016.  The growth of Bicester enables us, through our work with Bicester Vision, to identify the business, retail and leisure development needs of the town and to work closely with the business community to provide these.”

John Liggins, Managing Director, Ziran Land Limited
2016-12-07T09:47:00+00:00
“Ziran Land and its predecessor Stockdale Land has found that working closely with the business community of Bicester has enabled us to successfully develop Pioneer Square Shopping Centre and now to develop Franklin House...”

Bicester Vision is an effective way for interested parties to collaborate

"Bicester Vision is an effective way for interested parties to collaborate. We have recently worked with Lisa Rawlings at Banbury and Bicester College as being an industry partner for Bicester Technology studio school and supporting them on the curriculum, equipment specification, and funding. As well as facilitating other 3rd Party Logistics firms like DHL to be involved, Solar panel contact via the Low Carbon Hub to support on the building design for sustainable construction."

Steve Thornton, Director UK Logistics & Supply Chain, BRITA UK
2016-12-07T09:49:31+00:00
"Bicester Vision is an effective way for interested parties to collaborate. We have recently worked with Lisa Rawlings at Banbury and Bicester College as being an industry partner for Bicester Technology studio school and supporting them on the curriculum, equipment specification, and funding. As well as facilitating other 3rd Party Logistics firms like DHL to be involved, Solar panel contact via the Low Carbon Hub to support on the building design for sustainable construction."Steve Thornton, Director UK Logistics & Supply Chain, BRITA UK

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