Client Outcomes
Recognition that landed.
Real outcomes for real founders and entrepreneurs - built on strategy, not templates.
Shahid Sheikh OBE, Clifton Packaging
Shahid Sheikh OBE, Clifton Packaging
Challenge
To increase company turnover by £20 million in less than 10 years.
Approach
Focus on four key areas, one of which was entering (and winning!) prestigious national industry and business awards, raising the company's profile exponentially.
Result
Challenge achieved. Clifton Packaging became the first independent packaging company to win the UK PKG Company of the Year Award (2019), and Shahid received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the World Packaging Organisation - the youngest person in the world and the only person from the UK to receive it.
“All the above, especially the awards, were only achieved because of how well we worked together. We had total confidence and trust in each other's abilities. Entering and, as Rach says, winning prestigious, credible awards was absolutely key to our success.”Book a discovery call
Louise Lloyd-Evans, Young Friends Kindergarten
Louise Lloyd-Evans, Young Friends Kindergarten
Challenge
To significantly raise the business's profile and support the launch of a brand-new product.
Approach
A bespoke, strategically focused awards plan spanning industry and national business awards celebrating sustainability, employees, customer service and Louise's own leadership, plus the writing of every nomination.
Result
Winner of Nursery of the Year - England South and Overall Nursery of the Year at the NDNA Awards 2026 - the only setting in the country to win two awards on the night. Also shortlisted at the Nursery World Awards 2026 (Nursery Food Award and Enabling Environments Award) and the Great British Entrepreneur Awards (Sustainability Entrepreneur of the Year).
“Whilst we've won awards in the past, working at this level with Rach was about stepping out of my comfort zone with someone I trust, and really making award entry a key part of my marketing - not just for this setting but for a new product, the Young Friends Sustainability Framework. Early successes have been great, and I'm really looking forward to building on this.”Book a discovery call
Karen Cureton, Cureton Consulting
Karen Cureton, Cureton Consulting
Challenge
To become more visible and attract leads from potential clients.
Approach
To enter (and win!) key local and regional business awards, then run the win through Karen’s social media channels to generate genuine sales leads.
Result
More leads gathered via Karen’s website in the three months following her first award win than in the previous three years the site had been live.
“When a potential client asked me why they should work with me rather than another social media agency, I said, ‘Because I'm multi-award-winning’. That external validation of my work, coupled with my confidence, made all the difference - they confirmed the work with me later that same week. That's the difference awards made in my business, and still make to this day.”Book a discovery call
David Hurren, Abbatt Group
David Hurren, Abbatt Group
Challenge
To enter key industry awards and achieve finalist places, keeping Abbatt Group's name at the forefront of the sector.
Approach
Working with Rach to compose the strongest possible entries, aiming for finalist places (and wins!).
Result
Colleagues recognised for outstanding work, and conversations at award ceremonies that, in time, led to Abbatt becoming a Tier 1 supplier for a major industry player.
“Working with Rach is easy. She is incredibly flexible, quickly turning around high-quality work. She wants what we want - the very best entry for each category we enter, and she won't rest until we get there, and our success record has improved dramatically due to this positive, professional arrangement. Rachel understands our values and our drive.”Book a discovery call
Simona Pillay, Insight Fire Solutions
Simona Pillay, Insight Fire Solutions
Challenge
To quickly establish the reputation of a start-up business in a fiercely competitive industry.
Approach
A two-pronged approach that first highlights and celebrates Simona's own formidable industry reputation as a leader in the field, before moving on to industry awards recognising the business's products, innovation and client service.
Result
Ongoing. Phase 1 has already seen Simona nominated for two national awards - the Novi Awards Entrepreneur Start-up category, and the Inspirational Business Women in STEM & Construction Awards - with categories for Phase 2 already chosen.
“I wanted Rach to be involved in my new business, having worked with her previously and experienced first-hand the value she brought to building the profile of a multi-award-winning company within the same industry. Rach’s strategic approach, combined with her ability to understand a highly technical and specialised sector, is second to none. She has an incredible ability to draw out important achievements, experiences and information that I had almost forgotten about and turn them into compelling award submissions. The results she has achieved are incredible, and I am extremely pleased to have her as part of my team as we continue to grow Insight Fire Solutions.”Book a discovery call
Mark Huby, Yorkshire Financial Services Ltd
Mark Huby, Yorkshire Financial Services Ltd
Challenge
Tired of seeing competitors win awards, despite knowing his team ran circles around them on customer service, business delivery and customer care.
Approach
A strategic mix of industry and nationally prestigious business awards, marking the business's 20th anniversary and celebrating both team members and specific categories such as customer service and customer loyalty.
Result
Winner: Best Mortgage Broker and the Outstanding Customer Service Award. Mark himself was recognised as Business Leader at the British Mortgage Awards. Further finalist and winning positions across the Yorkshire Financial Awards, Women in Financial Advice Awards, the Lloyds Bank British Business Awards, the Growing Business Awards, and the Enterprise Vision Awards (EVAs).
“When I approached Rach, I was only thinking about our industry awards, but Rach made a compelling case for entering several general business awards. She asked me to think about what potential clients might want to see us being recognised for, and from whom. Her advice was spot on. With a busy awards schedule, Rach keeps us on track and has not only written our award entries, but helped prep us for judging panels. We wouldn't be without her.”Book a discovery call
Andrea Stark, Limpsfield
Andrea Stark, Limpsfield
Challenge
To write the entry for the King's Awards for Enterprise - International Trade category.
Approach
With the award and category already chosen, my job was to build the strongest possible case for the judges - drawing out achievements Limpsfield had come to take for granted, and presenting them properly for the first time.
Result
Successfully awarded the King's Awards for International Trade, May 2024.
“In July 2023, we contacted Rachel to assist us in compiling information required to complete our application for the King's Awards for International Trade. She helped us from beginning to end, from updating the portal with all of the information we supplied and advising us of the best way to present the information, highlighting what we do well as a company, some of which we took for granted. The application for the award can be a lengthy process, but having Rachel work alongside us helped to reduce the workload and simplify the process. We would send her all the required information, and she would piece it all together for our application. I am pleased to say we have been successfully chosen to receive the prestigious King's Awards for International Trade in May 2024. Limpsfield would like to thank Rachel, and I would highly recommend her if you are considering applying for any type of award!”Book a discovery call
Penny Noble, formerly of Noble Events
Penny Noble, formerly of Noble Events
Challenge
To enhance award submissions by bringing in specialist expertise, rather than continuing to enter alone.
Approach
A targeted, sensible strategy built to grow year on year, rather than a one-off push for a single result.
Result
93% of Year 1 submissions reached finalist status, and the first entry went on to an outright win - the coveted 'Employer of the Year' award at the CN Agency Awards.
“Rach is a joy to work with - bossy where she needs to be, but empathetic and enthusiastic in equal measure! Would highly recommend her services!”Book a discovery call
Maria Peggs, Vispera
Maria Peggs, Vispera
Challenge
To overcome imposter syndrome and build the confidence to put her own business, and her own story, forward for recognition.
Approach
Working through the award entry process itself - using it to properly define her ethos, guiding principles and 'why', rather than just list achievements.
Result
A finalist place in an IoD award helped secure a role with Strathclyde University Business School, leading to mentoring around 30 Scottish business owners through the government's Help to Grow initiative, alongside new public sector work and high-quality clients.
“You don't even have to win. I just had to be in the running. That was enough.”Book a discovery call
Louise Lloyd-Evans, Young Friends Kindergarten
Louise Lloyd-Evans, Young Friends Kindergarten
Challenge
To significantly raise the business's profile and support the launch of a brand-new product.
Approach
A bespoke, strategically focused awards plan spanning industry and national business awards celebrating sustainability, employees, customer service and Louise's own leadership, plus the writing of every nomination.
Result
Winner of Nursery of the Year - England South and Overall Nursery of the Year at the NDNA Awards 2026 - the only setting in the country to win two awards on the night. Also shortlisted at the Nursery World Awards 2026 (Nursery Food Award and Enabling Environments Award) and the Great British Entrepreneur Awards (Sustainability Entrepreneur of the Year).
“Whilst we've won awards in the past, working at this level with Rach was about stepping out of my comfort zone with someone I trust, and really making award entry a key part of my marketing - not just for this setting but for a new product, the Young Friends Sustainability Framework. Early successes have been great, and I'm really looking forward to building on this.”Book a discovery call