From Precious
Updated November 20, 2008
PRECIOUS AWARDS 2008 | LET SUCCESS SHINE
WINNERS ANNOUNCED!!!!!!
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Congratulatons to the the 2008 Precious Awards Winners and Finalists
Best Business
Winner
Samantha Alfred : Jivana Style
Runners Up
Natasha Faith and Semhal Zemikael : La Diosa
Sadi Mehmood : Noble Khan
Creative Business of the Year
Winner
Imtaz Khaliq : Imtaz Bespoke Tailor
Runners Up
Yvonne Sanders-Hamilton and Michelle McKenzie
: Urban Affinity
Juliet Francis-Smith : Juice PR
Best Service Business
Winner
Paschorina J. Mortty : The One Event
Runners Up
Christina Brewster and Sahra Clarke : Delpeche Events
Sun Moritz : Miss Reception
Best Start Up Business
Winner
Annick Adjo : Atelier Annick Ltd
Runners Up
Siobhan McIntosh :Siobhan McIntosh Interiors
Jackie Francis : Rose's Aroma
Best Social Enterprise
Winner
Abiola Okubanjo and Yemisi Gibbons : Forefront Training
Runners Up
Doreen Adusei MBE : Fashionworks Enterprise Partnership
Dame Betty Asufa-Adjaye : Mission Dine Club
Young Entrepreneur of the Year
Winner
Samata Angel : Samata's Muse
Runners Up
Natasha Faith and Semhal Zemikael : La Diosa
Andrea Photiou : Playvybz
Inspiring Leader within the Workplace
Winner
Nike Folayan : Mott Macdonald UK
Runners Up
Grace Alalade : Shell UK
Maureen Bailey : Ministry of Justice
The Precious Entrepreneur of the Year Award: The Judges's Prize
Winner
Natasha Faith and Semhal Zemikael : La Diosa
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Many thanks to our kind sponsors and to all of you who have sent messages of support to this year's Precious Awards.
Here are a few quotes from some names you might recognise, it's great to see Precious women getting such well deserved, high profile praise, hope you enjoy reading it!!
David Cameron:
"Last year's awards clearly made a lasting impression, and it's great to read the testimonies of those whose work was recognised. I am sure this year's event will be another memorable occasion."
Baroness Amos:
"I would like to congratulate all the finalists in the Precious Awards. It is so important that we celebrate the talent and achievements in our community. Black and Asian women are contributing more and more to the British economy particularly in business. I wish you all well. Have a wonderful evening."
Nick Clegg:
"I’m so impressed by the dedication and hard work required to be a successful entrepreneur; I hope you are all very proud of your achievements. I was so pleased to see the variety of achievements embodied by the different award categories, recognising creativity, social business, young people, and enterprise on the web...you are all great examples to your colleagues and peers."
Hazel Blears:
"I want to congratulate all those who’ve been nominated in the Precious Awards 2008. This is a fantastic opportunity to recognise and celebrate some truly incredible achievements. And of course, these nominees represent just the tip of the iceberg. There are literally hundreds of thousands of creative, dynamic and passionate Black and Asian business women. Not only do their businesses make an important – and growing – contribution to the economy, they also offer a truly inspiring example to the next generation of entrepreneurs. I know that many of last year’s finalists have gone on to even bigger and better things, and wish this years nominees similar success in the future. "