40 Female Entrepreneurs Nominated For Award
Voting is now open for the W.O.M.B Bermuda Female Entrepreneur award, with everyone able to cast their vote online.
A spokesperson said, “Vote now for the Female Entrepreneur for 2022/2023. For the last weeks, nominations have been pouring in, with almost 50 individual nominations, resulting in 40 nominees. Congratulations! This year’s nominees are:
| Business Name | Owner Name |
|---|---|
| Bananas Party Boutique | Nandi Outerbridge |
| BDA Pilates | Vehia Walker |
| Beaded Bracelets | Selica Blackwood |
| Bermuda Trail Mix / Bermuda Brand Box | Mo’nique Stevens |
| Butterfly Crochet & Crafts | Shaneeka Hollis |
| Center for Mindfulness | Maryem Biadillah |
| Crown Point | Tiara Wilson-Outerbridge |
| Enzuri Beauty | Kisha Tyrrell |
| IClean, Lunch and Learn, Chat and Chew New Era Painting | Alicia Russell |
| In Relation to Immigration | Ceble Crockwell |
| Inspired | Jennifer Ward |
| La Petite Soiree | Niamah Denrook Cann |
| Long Story Short Book Store | Kristin White |
| Lucinda’ Bakery, Positive Energy & Bermuda Ocean Candles | Lucinda Worrell- Stowe |
| Masterkey Management | Sharika Tucci |
| Mixyz Bda | Renee DeShields |
| Mku Creations | Marie Ming |
| Nest | Lara Leite |
| Nia Concierge | Shelrina Thomas |
| OATH International AND Bermuda Charcuterie | Sloane Johnson |
| ONSIGHT | Tia Smith Crockwell |
| Pocket Change BDA | Shantel Deshield |
| PsyNeu | Dr Adriene Berkeley |
| R.I.S.E Tribe Gift Shop | Renee Isaac |
| Sunbeam Nursery School | Sara-Lee Crockwell |
| Surprise | Corinne Parris |
| Therapeutic Touch | Nikkia Samuels |
Ms Stephanie Lee, Facilitator of W.O.M.B Bermuda states; ”Every year the list of nominations diversifies. As part of the nomination form, we ask that persons share a bit on why they are nominating the business/individual for Female Entrepreneur of the Year 2022/2023. The stories that individuals leave are inspirational, showcasing the resilience and determination of Bermuda’s female entrepreneurs.
“This is a People’s Choice Voting system. Vote for your favourite female entrepreneur and encourage your friends and family to do the same. Voting is online here: forms.gle/cQrfwwCDTLDg4mfT7.
“Knowing that the community is driving the nominations and voting is a huge boost to these women, personally and professionally! I am excited to see who will be this year’s winner.
“Voting will commence Friday, November 3 and end Tuesday, November 14. The top 3 nominees will be invited to the 6th Celebrating [Her]Story: Women’s Entrepreneurship Day Conference presented by the Bermuda Economic Development Corporation. In celebration of the 6th Annual Conference, it will be held Sunday November 19th at Pier 6 Complex, where the finalist and winner will be announced.”
“BEDC looks forward to partnering again this year with Stephanie Lee of WOMB for the Female Entrepreneur of the Year Award 2023 that will be presented during our Women’s Entrepreneurship Day Conference on Sunday, November 19th. Our main goal is to not only highlight some of our amazing Women who are embracing entrepreneurship, but to also recognize the talent that we have throughout Bermuda. It was a successful addition to the virtual conference held last year and we look forward to many more years to come,” said Colina Outerbridge, BD&PA at BEDC.
“For more information, contact Stephanie Lee at wombbermuda@gmail.com or call 704-4780. To vote, follow the link forms.gle/cQrfwwCDTLDg4mfT7 Also available online on the BEDC website, and WOMB Social Media @wombbermuda.”
