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Merseyside’s female business leaders honoured at annual awards

Some of Merseyside’s leading female entrepreneurs, business owners and decision makers were recognised at the second annual Women in Business Awards.

Baa Bar founder Elaine Clarke was honoured with the Decade of Excellence Award, while the Chief Executive’s Award was given to Ms Barrett-Baxendale in recognition of the continued successful work of Everton In The Community.

Helen Broughton, who led Morecrofts Solicitors through its 200th anniversary celebrations in 2013, was named Female Leader and Francesca Kearns scooped Entrepreneur of the Year for her Miss Francesca Couture business.

Organised by Downtown Liverpool in Business and The Women’s Organisation, the awards seek to reward the achievements of women who have made a significant contribution to the city region’s economic growth.

Other winners at the ceremony, held at Liverpool’s Hilton hotel, included designer Kelly Marie Stewart, Lisa Pearson of Hampson Hughes Solicitors, DLA Piper’s Sarah Bell and Claire Jackson of Wilson Henry. Sefton Park Palm House, Haven Care Ltd and Family Go Live also received awards.

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