Knowsley-based Chill Out Spa's MD, Sharon Carroll, was crowned Entrepreneur of the Year at the recent Merseyside Women of the Year Awards 2011 in Liverpool.
The awards took place on Friday 24th June at Liverpool’s Crowne Plaza Hotel to celebrate women’s role in business and the community.
The Entrepreneur of the Year category received the highest amount of nominees which then had to be whittled down to just two finalists who were subject to background research and checks relevant to their category, by the judging panel.
Sharon said: “I was so thrilled to be nominated, and then announced as a finalist for the awards.
“When they called my name as the winner of Entrepreneur of the Year I was absolutely delighted and so surprised!
“It was an incredible day – the event was full of inspirational women and there was a fantastic atmosphere.
"I’m looking forward to developing Chill Out Spa over the coming months, and have plans to expand our services. Winning Entrepreneur of the Year has been the icing on the cake of a fantastic year.”
Sharon, who hails from Prescot, opened Chill Out Spa in 2008 after nearly two decades in a career in finance. Whilst many would hesitate at starting a new business in the midst of a credit crunch, it didn’t stop Sharon achieving her goals – and then some.
Ellie Kerr, director at Women and Business and co-organiser of the awards, said: “Sharon totally deserves to win category of Entrepreneur.
“She is a wonderful role model to other women and epitomises how to turn your dream into reality, combined with hard work, determination, focus and unwavering belief in her concept.
“It is a pleasure to have Sharon as one of the winners of Merseyside Women of the Year 2011.
"The excellent standards Sharon has set at The Chill Out Spa is worthy of such public recognition and a benchmark for all businesses to aspire to across Merseyside.”
Based in the beautiful grounds of Knowsley Hall, Sharon and the team have excelled in their field. The elegant day spa has already been praised for its excellent client care, and has won fans from across the region – celebrities, sports men and women and a loyal client base of people who enjoy being pampered.
The Merseyside Women of the Year Awards ceremony was attended by over 350 women from the region, and categories ranged from Arts and Culture and Humanitarian to Learning and Entrepreneur.
For more information about Chill Out Spa please visit www.chilloutspa.co.uk
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