The finalists of this year's Enterprise Vision Awards (EVAs), the UK’s largest celebration of female entrepreneurship, includes a strong lineup of Lancashire-based businesswomen.
From sustainability champions and standout customer service to ground-breaking care, creative industries and cyber security, 34 women from across Lancashire have been recognised for their entrepreneurial spirit, innovation, and impact in their communities and industries.
This year’s finalists represent a wide cross-section of towns across the county showcasing the depth of talent and leadership across the region.
This year, 144 finalists were chosen from over 1,450 nominations and entries. The 2025 cohort reflects the growing strength and scale of female-led enterprise in the UK, with 20% of entrants turning over £1 million or more and a further 5% exceeding £10 million.
Coral Horn, founder of the EVAS, said: “This proves what we’ve always known - the potential in women-led businesses is extraordinary. These figures show that when given the opportunity and support, women scale, succeed, and lead with impact. The EVAS is proud to be shining a light on those who are doing just that.”
The Lancashire finalists will now take part in the next stage of the competition, including interviews with an independent judging panel, a public vote, and the national #EVAS2025 campaign.
Finalists will also be invited to join a prestigious EVAS Reception at the House of Commons, where they’ll connect with leading entrepreneurs, policymakers, and past award winners.
Michael Dugdale, Managing Director of Trident Utilities, said “Sponsoring the Business Woman of the Year award is our way of recognising the incredible achievements of women who are not just excelling in their fields, but redefining them. At Trident, we believe that empowering women in business isn’t just the right thing to do - it’s essential to creating a more innovative, inclusive, and resilient economy.”
Winners will be revealed at a glittering ceremony on Friday 26 September, held in the iconic Empress Ballroom at Blackpool’s Winter Gardens, where one woman will also receive the Outstanding Achievement Award for exceptional leadership and long-term business impact.
The full list of Lancashire-based finalists is below:
To view the full list of finalists and find out more about the awards, visit: www.enterprisevisionawards.co.uk
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