Lloyds TSB Corporate Markets sponsors the 2008 First Women Awards for the third year running

We are delighted to again support the First Women Awards which are a fantastic recognition of the women who are achieving success and inspiring others across the UK today.

The prestigious event is hosted by CBI and Real Business and recognises successful female businesswomen, professionals and entrepreneurs in association with Lloyds TSB Corporate Markets. It is a high profile, entertaining and glamorous occasion which is an ideal platform to showcase women who are pioneers in business.

Diana Brightmore-Armour, CEO Corporate Banking, Lloyds TSB Corporate Markets says:

“Lloyds TSB understands the value of diversity and equality in an organization. Our sponsorship of these awards along with the Asian Women of Achievement Awards is a testament to the importance we place on diversity and equality within the broader business community. It gives me great pleasure, on behalf of Lloyds TSB, to once again sponsor the First Women Awards and promote the successes of some of the UK's most talented women.”

The awards cover many industry categories including Manufacturing, Finance, Technology, Media, Retail and Property, Tourism and Leisure, Business Services (Professional) and Business Services (Corporate). There are two additional awards presented on at the gala ceremony: First Women Corporate Award and the Lifetime Achievement Award.

Judging recently took place at London’s Park Lane Hilton and this year’s shortlistees include:

Manufacturing

• Leyla Edwards, Founder/CEO, KK Finefoods Plc
• Connie Parry, CEO & Finance Director, Hurns Beer Company Ltd
• Linda Miller, Senior Project Manager – Train System, Tube Lines
• Rosalind Murray, Operations Manager, BAE Systems – Submarines Solutions

Public Sector

• Joan Stringer CBE, Principal And Vice Chancellor, Napier University
• Asha Khemka, Principal & Chief Executive, West Nottinghamshire College
• Su Sayer, Chief Executive, United Response
• Julia Cleverdon, Business in the Community
• Sharon Bamford, UK India Business Council

Science and Technology

• Sara Murray, MD, Buddi Ltd
• Margaret Manning, Chief Executive, Reading Room
• Marie Wold, President/CFO, OnRelay
• Mary Assimakopoulos, Research Partnership

Retail and Consumer

• Jenelle Tilling, Vice President of Marketing, KFC UK
• Glenys Berd, Managing Director, Love Those Shoes
• Kelly Hoppen, Managing Director, Kelly Hoppen Interiors
• Sharon Kaur, Managing Director, Sahara Homes
• Eileen Cavalier, CEO, London College of Beauty Therapy

Business Services

• Sally Norcross, Partner, Clarke Willmott
• Suzanne Liversidge, Managing Partner of Sheffield Office, Halliwells LLP
• Moira Elms, UK Management Board Member for Marketing & Communication, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
• Sacha Romanovitch, HR Leader, Grant Thornton
• Ritu Sethi, Partner, The Sethi Partnership Solicitors

Finance

• Christine Hodgson, CFO, CapGemini UK
• Carla Stent, Chief Administrative Officer and Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Barclays Bank plc
• Kate Grussing, Sapphire Partners
• Elizabeth Gooch, eg Solutions
• Pamela Thompson, Eversheds

Property

• Sarah Kay, Principal, Woods Bagot
• Sandi Rhys Jones, Non-Executive Director, Simons Group
• Christina Meyer, MD/founder, Christina Meyer Sustainable Wood products
• Elizabeth Peace CBE, Chief Executive, British Property Federation

Tourism and Leisure

• Su Cacioppo, Personnel And Legal Director, JD Wetherspoon plc
• Nicky Dunn, Chief Executive, Odyssey Arena
• Jackie Wood OBE, Chief Executive, British Show Jumping Association

The winners will be announced at the award ceremony on 11th June at the London Marriott Hotel, Grosvenor Square.

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