Rochdale Business makes final of Enterprise Vision Awards

Liz Hey from Elizabeth Jane Associates

Rochdale based Elizabeth Jane Associates has been announced as a finalist in the 2013 Enterprise Vision Awards (EVA’s). The company has been announced as a finalist in the Professional Services category.

Elizabeth Jane Associates is a family owned Management Consultancy and Training organisation providing quality affordable consultancy and training services. Elizabeth Jane Associates works with local authorities, education, health providers, community organisations, registered charities, small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and large firms.

Managing Director of the company, Liz Hey said: “It is really good news and it was a surprise to be nominated. This is the best thing to have happened this year.”

After the original nomination, Liz had to fill in an application form to further the process. Liz was then told on 6 July that she was a finalist. “A client actually nominated us but I don’t know who because it was all anonymous” said Liz. “We’ve just been questioned by a panel of five judges and now the public can vote.”

The EVA’s were created to recognise women in the North West who are inspiring others by successfully running their own business, or are at the forefront of their profession. Liz added: “It is about trying to inspire young entrepreneurs so it would be good to scoop this up for Rochdale.”

Public voting is now open for the awards and anyone wishing to vote for Liz and Elizabeth Jane Associates can vote by simply following the link below and clicking ‘vote for me’ under Liz’s picture:

http://www.enterprisevisionawards.co.uk/eva-categories/41/Professional-Services-Business-of-the-Year

Voting closes on 20 September and the winners are announced on 4 October. The public vote is combined with the judgement from two panel sessions. Liz said: “Someone said to me, it’s like the Oscars, you don’t find out until the night but I would rather know beforehand”