A few weeks back I attended the Great British Entrepreneur Awards Old Billingsgate, London.
You may recall me telling you my exciting news, that I was a finalist in the ‘Micro Entrepreneur’ category. I don’t want to sound like a cliché but it really was an honour to have such esteemed judges select me for the shortlist out of hundreds of entries from incredible entrepreneurs from up and down the country.
What made it even more special is that many of us in the dating industry feel we’re over looked at award ceremonies as dating isn’t ‘important’ or a ‘fad’. Needless to say I think quite the opposite, finding that special someone to share your life with is incredibly important. I’m very lucky to be a part of peoples journey to finding love.
Anyway, back to the Great British Entrepreneur awards and what a fantastic night it was at a stunning venue.
It was hard enough finding one dress I liked for party/award season let alone two, so I decided to rock the dress I wore the week before for the UK Dating Awards. Only thins time I opted for a more glam ‘up do’:
The event started with a champagne reception and I took the opportunity to take a look through the silent auction brochure. Looks of incredible things from luxurious holidays to artwork all in the name of charity. Alas all were very much out of my price range. I might be a lovely idea for them next year to have a few ‘smaller’ experiences, after all, many entrepreneurs are still up and coming and don’t yet have the big business funds….maybe one day 😉
Now it was time to network and being on my own that meant biting the bullet and approaching people with a big smile! I met some wonderful people including the team from the British Library who told me all about their Innovating for Growth business course. I’ve now applied for it so fingers crossed I get a spot 🙂
The event was star-studded event, with David Weir CBE (Paralympian) and Derek Redmond (British Athlete) giving an inspirational interview, Andy and Steve Moore (Former welsh rugby players) presenting, Gyles Brandreth as host and a surprise visit from international businesswoman and model Caprice.
As the ceremony started I took my took and was delighted to be sat with founder and Director of St Moriz tanning products Dawn McDaid and Kay Glover from Popcorn PR who I had already been chatting too. They were so much fun and what inspirational women.
The event was star-studded event, with David Weir CBE (Paralympian) and Derek Redmond (British Athlete) giving an inspirational interview, Andy and Steve Moore (Former welsh rugby players) presenting, Gyles Brandreth as host and a surprise visit from international businesswoman and model Caprice.
But first…..food!
Sorry for the bad photo, didn’t want to look too much of a geek 😉
The event was star-studded event, with David Weir CBE (Paralympian) and Derek Redmond (British Athlete) giving an inspirational interview, Andy and Steve Moore (Former welsh rugby players) presenting, Gyles Brandreth as host and a surprise visit from international businesswoman and model Caprice.
Finally, after lots of well deserving winners had collected their awards it was time for the Micro Entrepreneur category. Spot my name at the top……
What can I say, I didn’t win! But, it didn’t come as a surprise as I was up again some really pioneering entrepreneurs. A huge congratulations to Paul Holmes from Kilsyth Community Market Garden who was the overall winner. I didn’t get the chance to meet him but I hope he celebrated in style 🙂
The night continued with drinks, networking and celebrating all the winners. At the end of the night I picked up my winners plaque and collected my goodie bag (including a mini cars advent calendar!) and headed home after a fantastic night.
You never know, maybe next year will be my lucky year! 😆
Caroline x