Awards open doors. Recognition unlocks them

Awards can build visibility, strengthen reputation and recognise the people behind your business. The greatest value comes when they're approached strategically, rather than as a series of one-off opportunities. We help micro and small businesses turn recognition into a genuine business tool, aligned with their goals and grounded in the achievements they already have.

Mentoring, consultancy and training.

What my clients say

“Emma has genuinely changed the way we look at awards and, more importantly, how we recognise and celebrate our own achievements. Before working with Emma, I think it was easy to see awards as being all about winning. Emma helped us to look at them differently - to understand that the process of entering is an opportunity to reflect on what we have achieved, celebrate our team and share our story with a much wider audience.

Her encouragement gave us the confidence to put ourselves forward for opportunities that we may otherwise have overlooked. She also helped us realise that being named a finalist is a success in itself. Of course, winning is fantastic, but reaching finalist status means that someone has recognised the work you are doing and believes it deserves to be celebrated. Emma has a wonderful way of making you see the positives and possibilities, while giving you the confidence to shout about the things you perhaps take for granted. Her enthusiasm, support and genuine belief in what we do have been invaluable. We are extremely grateful for her guidance and would wholeheartedly recommend her to any business considering entering awards or wanting to make more of the opportunities that come from them.” Willsons Solicitors

"Emma has been absolutely incredible in guiding me through the award entry process. Her expertise, attention to detail, and knack for knowing exactly how to present my achievements have been invaluable. She not only provided excellent advice but took the time to understand my business and my journey, ensuring every entry truly reflected my story and hard work. Her ability to simplify what initially felt like an overwhelming process is unmatched. Emma has a way of inspiring confidence and helping you see your own value, which is such a rare and special gift. Thanks to her, I’ve not only submitted strong award entries but also learned so much about positioning my business for success." Vicki Wilson, Vicki Admin Fairy

“Your support, encouragement and genuine pride in the women you mentor shines through in everything you do. I'm still a bit speechless about the whole day (and definitely still in disbelief about that award!), but I feel incredibly lucky to have had you by my side for this journey. You walk the walk when it comes to lifting others up, and I'm so proud to be one of the many women you've empowered.” Hazel Parkinson, Dr Hazel Skin Solutions

"When I met Emma, my whole perspective changed. She helped me identify the awards that I should be applying for and how they would be beneficial for my business. She took her time to understand me and my business and help me gain clarity on my USP and also guided me through the process of applying for awards including presenting evidence." Hetal Trivedi, The Beautiful Moments Photography

Ways to work with us

The Awards Pod £197 per month

A community for small business owners and solopreneurs who want to embrace awards as a tool for business growth.

6 months of strategic group mentorship, accountability and support. Includes monthly mentoring calls and feedback sessions.

Awards Planner £697

A bespoke calendar of up to 12 awards with deadlines, categories, links and events all in one document so that you can plan your entries for the next year or two strategically. Manage and track the progress of your entries in one place.

The Winning Formula £2497

4 week 1:1 accelerator, includes the awards planner and 12 month action plan, along with sessions to map out answers with examples and evidence so your business is awards ready.

Strategic Awards Partnership

Strategy, accountability and ongoing support to help micros and small businesses identify the right opportunities, celebrate their people and achievements, and turn recognition into greater visibility, credibility and growth. Strategy blueprint and 6 months support.

About me

Hi, I'm Emma

I'm an awards strategist, helping small businesses to use awards strategically to grow their business and build awards programmes with integrity.

I have been a franchisee, a freelancer and solopreneur and awards have played a part in all of my businesses. Since launching in June 2024, I have supported over 70 award entries, achieving 80%+ finalist success rate, with almsot 40 wins so far.

Wins include: UKCXA24 Customer-Centric Culture Gold Winner, Woman Who Solopreneur Awards, Best Businesswomen Awards, SBS, SmallBiz100, Woman Who Achieves Awards, PA Forum Awards, SheInspires Awards, Business Success Recognition Awards, Women in Tech Awards, Novi Awards, Great British Entrepreneur Awards, UK StartUp Awards, Female Business Awards, National Women's Business Awards, SME Awards and Digital Women Awards.

With five years experience running a business award and over ten years’ managing university scholarships, I have built deep expertise in writing, assessing, and managing award processes grounded in integrity and transparency. My background in higher education and student recruitment includes Masters in Education and CIM Professional Diploma qualifications.

I am a believing mirror. I used to say “it’s just something I do, I just hold a mirror up to my clients and remind them how good they are” but this is my USP - I help people see their unique value, often for the first time and that’s the key to writing award-winning entries.

I understand how transformational awards can be for business. I have served as an awards judge several times and bring 360 degree practical insight as an organiser, judge, and winner.

I won the Theo Paphitis Small Business Sunday #SBS Awards in August 2024 and the Woman Who Special Award in October 2024 and winner of the Eclipse Award at the Golden Peacock Awards 2ho025. In 2026 I was shortlisted for the Midlands Start Up Awards, Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce Awards and SheInspires Awards.

"Emma moved from behind the curtain to centre stage, and now she's taking others with her. Her award strategy work has turned clients into speakers, guests, press features, sponsors, and judges. Her light lifts everyone around her and that's why she is our Eclipse Award Winner."

You can also connect with me on LinkedIn, Facebook or Instagram, or email [email protected]

Woman Who Official Awards Partner for 2026

I am delighted to be supporting the Woman Who Awards as the official Awards Partner 2026.

The Woman Who Achieves Awards 2025 were a full circle moment for me. I attended as a finalist myself in May 2024 at the beginning of my awards adviser journey and returned as a speaker in 2025 with nine clients in the room, who took six awards home between them.

The Solopreneur Awards will be held at the National Conference Centre on Friday 9 October 2026.

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