Published on 05 October 2016
A Sunderland academic has once again been nominated for a regional award celebrating the North East's top females in business.
Professor Roz Anderson, from the Faculty of Applied Sciences, has been shortlisted for the second year running for the STEM award in the North East Woman Entrepreneur of the Year Awards.The judges were looking for trailblazers in female entrepreneurship and leadership, as well as emerging stars in the region.
Now in its 17th year the awards celebrate women's achievements in a range of sectors from Heart of the Community to Best Small Business.
Supported by global computer business Sage and the North East England Chamber of Commerce, there were record entries for the 12 categories and they cover the length and breadth of the region.
The judges, Nickie Gott and representatives from Sage UK, Durham Constabulary, the Chamber and last year's overall winner Jayne Dolder, this year were looking for exceptional examples of women entrepreneurs who punch above their weight and deliver great businesses.
Nickie Gott, Awards chair, She's Gott It Events and chair, North East England Chamber of Commerce Women's Advisory Group said: "We have a truly amazing group of finalists this year. It was extremely difficult to decide who should go through to the grand final in November but we believe we have the selection which represents the best women in our region. To help everyone get the full details of what these women have achieved we will also compile a series of films about their work."