The 2021 Nottinghamshire Live Women in Business Awards have been cancelled because of growing concerns over the Omicron Covid variant.

The editorial and events management team at parent company Reach Plc has made the difficult decision to cancel the awards which were due to take place on Tuesday, December 14, at the Goosedale events venue in Papplewick.

Nottinghamshire Live editor Natalie Fahy said: "It's really disappointing we can't get together to celebrate the achievements of women across Nottinghamshire.

"However, I'd like to offer my congratulations to all the finalists, who've triumphed in their enterprises during what has been an extremely challenging business climate."

The Women in Business Awards, which are headline 鈥 a Nottingham business that has been supplying blinds, curtains and shutters for five decades 鈥 recognise the inspiring work and accomplishments of a businesswomen from across Nottinghamshire.

These were due to have been the first Nottinghamshire Women in Business Awards to be held in the county since before the first lockdown 鈥 paying tribute to the best managers, entrepreneurs, directors, SME owners and young business leaders out there.

In a message to finalists, guests and sponsors, Reach Plc said: 鈥淒ue to the rise in Covid infection rates and recent government announcements, the decision has been made not to go ahead with the live event and I am sure you will agree that this is the most sensible thing to do.

鈥淲e are so disappointed that we will be unable to celebrate with you in person, but your safety is of the utmost importance to us.

鈥淏est wishes for the festive season.鈥

Arrangements for presenting the awards are now being finalised.

The awards are run in association with Nottinghamshire Live鈥檚 sister publication BusinessLive.

This year鈥檚 finalists are:

Small Business of the Year | Sponsored by the

Cubo

Lemon and Lime Interiors

My HR Hub

Rising Star Award | Sponsored by

Lauren Godwin - Thomas Sanderson

Tanya Irons - Hillarys

Lisa Slack - Hillarys

Women in Construction Award | Sponsored by

Sara Boland - Influence Landscape Planning and Design

Claire Newlove-Hill - John Brailsford Chartered Surveyors

Entrepreneur of the Year | Sponsored by

Rebecca Dowdeswell - nkd

Hannah Mather - Cocktail Bar in a Jar

Rebecca Topham - Property Girl

Female Executive of the Year | Sponsored by

Rebecca Brough - Cubo

Sally Gillborn - North Notts BID

Helen Turnbull - Hillarys

Apprentice of the Year | Sponsored by

Isabel Walton - A. W. Lymn The Family Funeral Service

Lucy Winfield - Jigsaw24

Women in Tech Award | Sponsored by

Mel Benedict - Thomas Sanderson

Liliana de Lillo - TTPi

Inspirational Woman of the Year | Sponsored by

Natasha Knowles - Hallam

Josie Lawlor - Hillarys

Chrissa Wadlow - Sunshine Support

New Business of the Year | Sponsored by

A Taylor's Tail

Cubo

Enable Future

There will also be a Lifetime Achievement Award and trophy for the Businesswoman of the Year.

For further information or contact Richard Edwards on 0115 905 1913.