We're Proud To Announce our Shortlisted 2018 mumandworking Awards Nominees!
All categories are either judged by our fabulous expert panel or open to public vote - as voted for by the many thousands of visitors to mumandworking.co.uk. Voting is now OPEN!
Those shortlisted below will be written to soon with the new logo and template press materials. Please also pencil March 6 in diaries NOW. Finalists will be announced early February.
See below for JUDGED CATEGORIES
Business Parent of the Year
Open to any parent running a limited company and who is a shining example of how running a business alongside a family (or other significant commitment) works! Judges will be looking for examples of successful, parent-run businesses going places! As sponsored by Awards Hosts NatWest
Please note due the number of nominations and the calibre of candidates, the decision was taken to split the Business Parent category geographically.
North and Central
- Katie Clunn - Jiggy Wrigglers Franchise Ltd - www.jiggywrigglers.com
- Rebecca Riley - Kalma Baby
- Anna Neville - Kidslingo Ltd - www.kidslingo.co.uk
- Angela Sterling - Lingotot - www.lingotot.com
- Rachel Fay - Little Learners - littlelearnersuk.com
- Louise Nicholson- Little Superstars - www.littlesuperstars.co.uk
- Katie Harrison - Picture News - www.picture-news.co.uk
- Stacey Whittaker- Stacey Whittaker Makeup Artist/Pouts & Pinups - www.staceywhittakermakeupartist.com
South
- Jenni Dunman - Daisy First Aid - www.daisyfirstaid.com
- Lucy Shrimpton - Forever Inspired Ltd - www.sleepnanny.co.uk
- Abigail Morakinyo - Health in Check - www.healthincheck.co.uk
- Vicki Psarias - Honestmum Limited (Honestmum.com)
- Mette Theilmann - ParentingSuccess Coaching - www.parentingsuccesscoaching.com
- Daphna Attias - Peut-Être Theatre - www.peutetretheatre.co.uk
- Andy Peasey - Ruggerbugs - www.ruggerbugs.co.uk
- Camille Pierson - The Float Spa - www.thefloatspa.co.uk
- Felicity Field - UKh2o, UK Design-Build-Live and DBL Glazing - www.ukh2o.co.uk
Self-Employed Parent of the Year
Open to any self employed parent. Judges will be looking for examples of successful, parent-run businesses going places! Sponsored by Daisy First Aid
Due to the number and calibre of nominations in this category the decision was taken to divide the nominees in this new category by geographical location
Central
- Andrea Sexton - Andrea Sexton PR - www.andrea-sexton.com
- Bhavini Lakhani - B81 Designs - www.b81designs.com
- Emma Launchbury - bras4mums - www.bras4mums.co.uk
- Dee Modric - Gingham Kids Nanny Agency - www.ginghamkids.co.uk
- Rebecca Levitt - Moo Music Burton On Trent - www.moo-music.co.uk/areas/burtonontrent
- Catherine Byrne - Tumble Tots Gloucester - www.tumbletots.com/Gloucester
North
- Amanda Reeve - Bugs n Bones - www.bugsnbones.co.uk
- Tessa Shearer - House Of Wonderland
- Jade Hicks - Jade Hicks Photography and Film - www.jadehicks.com
- Lucie Campbell - Jumping Jacks - www.jjhq.co.uk
- Rachel Bradshaw - Little Voices Preston - www.littlevoices.org.uk/preston
- Christina Taylor-Chisholm - Popolo Ceramico - www.popoloceramico.co.uk
South
- Zoe Keeping - Bournemouth BraLady - www.bournemouth.bralady.co.uk
- Grace Willis - DramEd - www.dramed.co.uk
- Elif Kose - Elif Kose Boutique - www.elifkose.co.uk
- Kelly Ann Grant - Independent Scentsy Consultant - www.kellygrant.scentsy.co.uk
- Erin Thomas Wong - Making Mumpreneurs - www.makingmumpreneurs.com
- Amanda Hartley - The Little Story Telling Company - http://www.thelittlestorytellingcompany.co.uk
- Becky MacLean - Kidslingo BeckyM - www.facebook.com/KidslingoBeckyM
Most Inspiring Business Parent ~
For any parent running a flexible business who has truly struggled against adversity and many challenges and still triumphed against the odds.
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Lauren Shepherd - babyballet Biggleswade & Bedford
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Stacey Cann - Daisy First Aid Redhill & Guildford
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Pollyanna Hale - Fit Mum Formula www.thefitmumformula.com
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Mimi Saha - Hartbeeps East London
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Hayley Azzopardi -Sensory Time
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Madeleine Cordukes - Slinga Fitness
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Karen Lee - The Sensitive Foodie Kitchen
Start-up Business of the Year ~
For any business trading for 3 years or less (launched after November 2014) & whose founder is a parent operating within a family-friendly, flexible model. Judges are looking for a successful business concept, positive early trading figures, forecasts etc. As sponsored by: diddi dance
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Baby Nails - www.baby-nails.co.uk
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Drama Tots - www.dramatots.co.uk
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Grace Jacob Media - gracejacobmedia.com
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Shake It Up Creative Ltd - www.ShakeItUpCreative.com
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Sounds RIght Phonics Classes for Kids - www.soundsrightphonicsclasses.co.uk
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The Hair Helper - www.thehairhelper.co.uk
Best Direct-Sales Independent Representative
Open to any direct sales representative who can show the judges proven success in terms of business growth/revenues, as well as being an inspiration to other sellers or team members through their flexible working model..
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Claire King Health and Nutrition Coach - Tropic Skincare
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Nia Wharry - Neals Yard Remedies
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Sarah Fletcher - NYR Organic Independent Consultant
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Kate Spicer Sparkle - Younique www.lovetosparkle.co.uk
Flexible Business of the Year ~
Open to any successful business or operation who actively promotes exceptionally family-friendly and flexible working for theirmale and female employees. What makes this business stand out? As sponsored by Mitchy Titch
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A City Law Firm - www.acitylawfirm.com
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ALL by MAMA - www.allbymama.com
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BetterPoints Ltd - www.betterpoints.uk
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Cuddledry Ltd - www.cuddledry.com
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Designated PA - www.designatedpa.com
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Robins Nursery School Ltd - www.robinsnursery.co.uk
Flexible Employee / Team Member of the Year ~
For companies, colleagues, staff and associates to nominate an individual who clearly demonstrates how flexible terms can bring out the best in individuals for the benefit of their employers, families and customers.
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Donna Greenwood - Baby Ballet
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Michelle Ellis - British Gymnastics
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Emma Buckley - Guidant Group
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Sylvia Taylor - IMEX Group
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Kirsty Rayner - Sensory Time
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Isobel Bickley - Rhythm Time
Franchisee / Licensee of the Year ~
For companies, colleagues, staff and associates to nominate a franchisee/licensee who clearly demonstrates how a flexible franchise can bring out the best in individuals - for the benefit of the business as wel as families and customers. As sponsored by: Morton Michel
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Charlotte Foxley - diddi dance North Essex & South Suffolk
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Elaine Bielby - Music with Mummy
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Wendy Lambie - Water Babies Scotland Central
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Tracey Evison - Tots Play Chesterfield
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Nicky Davin - Helen O'Grady Drama Academy
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Sarah Fielder - Hartbeeps Thurrock, Upminster and Hornchurch
Best International Flexible Business ~
For any UK-based business exporting or operating overseas operating with a family-friendly, flexible working model.
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Baby Ballet - www.babyballet.co.uk
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Lingotot - www.lingotot.com
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Scentsy - www.kellygrant.scentsy.co.uk
Best use of technology or innovation within a family-friendly business ~
For any business/charity/company or operation utilising technology or new innovations to facilitate flexible working - either for themselves or their teams (or both) APPS, multi-functional websites, online communication systems etc. As sponsored by babyballet
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First Aid for Life and Onlinefirstaid.com - www.firstaidforlife.org.uk
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Happity - Happity.co.uk
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Jigsaw Performing Arts Schools - www.jigsaw-arts.co.uk
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Lingotot - www.lingotot.com
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Little Learners - littlelearnersuk.com
Best Charity Offering Flexible Working
For a Charity/CIC or non for profit offering home based work, teleworking or other flexible employment.
Finalists to be announced
VOTED FOR CATEGORIES - to vote please go to www.mumandworking.co.uk/awards/vote - Those finalists with the most votes will be invited to join us on March at NatWest. The Blogging Category includes a judged element also however.
Franchisor/Licensor of the Year - VOTED CATEGORY
Open to any franchisor or licensor who actively promotes exceptionally family-friendly and flexible working policies to its franchisees or licensees - As sponsored by: Blackcurrant Babies
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ARTventurers - www.artventurers.co.uk
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Baby Ballet - www.babyballet.co.uk
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Cook Stars - www.cookstars.co.uk
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diddi dance - www.diddidance.com
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Fun Fest Holiday Club - www.fun-fest.co.uk
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Fun Science - www.fun-science.org.uk
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Jumping Jack's parties- www.jjhq.co.uk
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Kalma Baby - kalmababy.co.uk
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Kidslingo Ltd - www.kidslingo.co.uk
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Lingotot - www.lingotot.com
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Little Learners - littlelearnersuk.com
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Little Squigglers - www.littlesquigglers.co.uk
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LushTums - www.lushtums.co.uk
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Mitchy Titch Yoga Fun & Fitness - www.mitchytitch.co.uk
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Moo Music - www.moo-music.co.uk
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Musica Music and Wellbeing CIC - www.musica-music.co.uk
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Networking Mummies UK Ltd - www.networkingmummies.com
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Popolo Ceramico - www.popoloceramico.co.uk
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Rhythm Time - www.rhythmtime.net
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Rugbytots Scotland - www.rugbytots.co.uk
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Sounds RIght Phonics Classes for Kids - www.soundsrightphonicsclasses.co.uk
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Sticky Fingers Cookery Parties Ltd - www.stickyfingerscookeryparties.co.uk
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Tatty Bumpkin Ltd - www.childreninspiredbyyoga.com
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The Creation Station - www.thecreationstation.co.uk
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Toddle Talk - www.ToddleTalk.co.uk
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Tots Play UK Ltd - www.totsplay.co.uk
Working Parent Blogger of the Year (voted category)
For flexible bloggers commenting on both parenting and working with inspiring topical content for fellow parents managing the juggle - As sponsored by: Hartbeeps
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Charlie Moo's / Joanne Dewberry - www.joannedewberry.co.uk
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Cuddle Fairy - www.cuddlefairy.com
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Laura's Lovely Blog - www.laurasummers.co.uk
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Mother Pukka- www.motherpukka.co.uk
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Mudpie Fridays Ltd - www.mudpiefridays.com
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Mums the Word Blogger Network - www.mumsthewordnetwork.com
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myfamilyhomeblog.wordpress.com - www.myfamilyhomeblog.wordpress.com
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SusanKMann - www.susankmann.com
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Rainy Day Mum - https://rainydaymum.co.uk
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The Fit Mum Formula - www.thefitmumformula.com
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TheUnNaturalMother.co.uk - theunnaturalmother.co.uk
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Wave to Mummy - www.wavetomummy.com
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We're going on an adventure - www.goingonanadventure.co.uk
Best Supporting Network/Service/Product/Individual to Flexible Working - VOTED CATEGORY
For a group, person, product or service which facilitates and supports flexible working – could be a networking group, mentor, flexible childcare service (please note technology based nominees should be entered in that specific category)as sponsored by Miglio
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BaB Course - Bring a Baby, Courses for Adults - www.bab-courses.co.uk
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Bizmums - www.bizmums.biz
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How DOES she do it?! - Facebook Group
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Kids Collective - www.kids-collective.co.uk
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Making Mumpreneurs - www.makingmumpreneurs.com
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Mumpreneurs Networking Club - www.mumpreneursnetworkingclub.co.uk
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Parental Choice - www.parentalchoice.co.uk
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Seven Sisters Spices - www.sevensistersspices.com
Please contact us here for further information about our awards.
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