Celebrating the achievements of women across all areas of franchising, EWiF proudly announces this year’s award finalists…
The NatWest Encouraging Women into Franchising (EWiF) Awards 2025 are excited to unveil the finalists for this prestigious event! These awards celebrate the exceptional accomplishments of women in the UK franchising industry, and this year’s finalists showcase the best in innovation, leadership, and entrepreneurship.
Following a thorough selection process, we are thrilled to present the finalists in each category:
New Woman Franchisee of the Year 2025
Ashleigh Noon, Baby Sparks Sensory
Katie Hainbach, Little Voices
Kelly Matcham, Pink Spaghetti
Shanu Subra, McDonald’s
Shaz Islam, GoodOaks Homecare
New Woman Franchisor of the Year 2025
Helen Atkins and Katherine McMurphy, Baby Sparks Sensory
Jessica Wesson, Showtime Circus
Karen Neil, Cardea Healthcare
Woman Franchise Employee of the Year 2025
Chantelle Gledhill, babyballet®
Dianne Hunt, Poppies
Kay Lou Haskins, Tezlom
Michelle Mellor, Concept Claims Solutions
Rene Swart, Snap Fitness
Sue Moore, GreenThumb
Service Provider of the Year 2025
Jen Chapman-Boffin, Cinder
Monica Basuc, Atlas Mapping
Suzie McCafferty, Platinum Wave
Tamara Holland, Dot & Stripe
Young Woman in Franchising of the Year 2025
Kate Williams, Fieldfisher LLP
Lucy Crabtree, babyballet®
Megan Haycock, Language for Fun
Monica Basuc, Atlas Mapping
Woman Franchisee of the Year 2025
Hannah Campbell, TaxAssist Accountants
Kaajal Pandit, Boots Opticians
Lynne Kerrison, Tutor Doctor
Sandy Lancaster, House of Colour
Vicky Butler, Right at Home UK
Woman Franchisor of the Year 2025
Angela Sterling, Lingotot
Anna Neville, Kidslingo
Emma Higgins, House of Colour
Jane James, Little Voices
Sarah Sabater, CareYourWay Franchising
Inspirational Woman in Franchising of the Year 2025
Anna Neville, Kidslingo
Claire O’Connor, babyballet®
Jen Chapman-Boffin, Cinder
Rachel Fay-Sedgwick, Little Learners
Rebecca Dean, Concept Claims Solutions
Sarah Sabater, CareYourWay Franchising
Ambassador of the Year 2025
Anna Neville, Kidslingo
Caroline Sparks, Turtle Tots
Catrina Newman, Goldstein Legal
Katy Robinson, On Broadway Dance Fitness
Tom Barnes, NatWest
These extraordinary women have shown remarkable dedication, skill, and influence within the franchising sector, and we’re excited to celebrate their achievements.
Join us at the NatWest EWiF Awards Ceremony!
The winners of the NatWest EWiF Awards 2025 will be announced at a prestigious ceremony on Thursday, May 15th, 2025, at the NatWest Conference Centre, 250 Bishopsgate, London, EC2M 4RB. This event will celebrate individual accomplishments and provide a fantastic opportunity to connect with the wider franchising community, network, and be inspired by the stories of women who are leading the way in this dynamic industry.
We warmly invite you to join us to discover who will take home the coveted awards. Secure your place today and be part of an inspiring day celebrating the women shaping the future of franchising. To purchase tickets and for more information, please visit https://www.ewif.org/2025-ewif-awards.