Chippenham business owner finalist in UK business awards

Eve Cale has just returned from the Female Business Awards gala celebration evening, held in Manchester. The Female Business Awards are now in their 3rd year, and recognises the successes and achievements of female-led small businesses across the UK.

This year over 600 small businesses were nominated across 15 categories, of which Giftwrapped by Eve became a Finalist and was awarded runner-up, in the Sustainability/Planet-friendly category. The judging panel considers a wide variety of aspects of each nominee, including marketing and social media activity, client testimonials and reviews, as well as the owners’ passion and enthusiasm for their industry, clients and business. This means that those making it through to the Finals have shown a high level of service, client satisfaction and expertise. Eve said: “I am so proud to have been recognised as being a business that is leading the way in helping us be more eco conscious when it comes to gifting.”

At Giftwrapped by Eve I help you learn to giftwrap with ease and enjoy it, whilst making eco-friendly choices in the materials you use. This can be for gifts for friends, family or products in your business.

The Awards ceremony was held at the Victoria & Albert Marriot Hotel in Manchester on the 15th November 2024, with Finalists from across all categories in attendance, along with their supporters and guests. Eve continues: “There was such an amazing atmosphere, a really wonderful evening meeting so many inspirational business-women.”

Female Business Awards co-host Janine Friston (who also runs online and in-person networking groups with her business, the Female Business Network), said: “We are thrilled to confirm this year's award finalists and winners, who have clearly made a positive difference and impact to their clients and audience. Our vision with the Female Business Awards is to recognise and celebrate those female-led small businesses who are often forgotten about in other awards. Female business owners often set up and run their businesses around other responsibilities, such as younger children, and so desire and need the flexibility that running their own business can provide. Being able to showcase some of these amazing business owners is fantastic.”

Eve is looking to use this recognition as a springboard in her business, and hopes to reach new audiences and be able to support more people as a result.

You can find a full list of Finalists and Winners of this year’s Female Business Awards at Female Business Festival & Awards Manchester 2024 .