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The Elevate You Awards celebrate the achievements of women in business on the Isle of Man, recognising success and raising visibility across Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Leader and Inspirational Woman of the Year.
2026 saw more applications and more tickets purchased than ever before, showing just how much Elevate You is growing and spreading.
Here are the celebration photos!
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Our Judging Panel
Meet the exceptional judges who selected this year’s finalists and winners!
Awards Categories
Solopreneur of the Year
A female solopreneur runs their business alone, handling all aspects independently without hiring employees. While they may outsource tasks or collaborate with freelancers, they remain the sole decision-maker and operator. Solopreneurs often build businesses around their personal expertise, such as freelancing, consulting, or e-commerce, and prioritize independence and control over rapid scaling.
Entrepreneur of the Year
A female entrepreneur builds and scales a business, often with a team of male or female employees, co-founders, or investors. They focus on long-term growth, delegation, and expanding operations beyond their own direct efforts. Entrepreneurs aim to create systems, teams, and structures that allow their business to grow beyond themselves.
Leader of the Year
This category is for a female leader working at middle management level up to a C-Suite role. This is an inspiring woman who motivates, guides, and empowers others to achieve success. True leaders demonstrate vision, integrity, and resilience, fostering innovation and positive change within their teams and organisation. They lead by example, navigate challenges with confidence, and create an environment where others can thrive.
Inspirational Woman of the Year
This category recognises a female who has made a meaningful impact on the lives of others, businesses, or the wider community. She inspires through who she is, what she does, and the values she embodies. Whether through leadership, advocacy, creativity, resilience, or service. This woman continues to uplift, influence, and empower those around her. Her actions create positive change, leaving a lasting impression and motivating others to grow, take action, and believe in what’s possible.
The Elevate You Awards Winners for 2026!
Solopreneur of the Year
Winner: Megan Coulthurst – Embrace Wigs
Entrepreneur of the Year
Winner: Kate Parsons – Rehablab Physiotherapy
Leader of the Year
Winner: Rebecca McNair – Isle Listen
Inspirational Woman of the Year
Winner: Jessica Welch – Space4action
Highly Commended
Bridget Carter – Bridge to Justice Limited
Dr Karen Wilson – Mannin Doctors Limited
Hazel Stewart – Hansard Global
Siobhan Milnes – Institute of Directors
Laura Stewart – Manx Care
Exhibitors
Vera Rae Consultancy
Paragon HR & Recruitment
Slayntvie Medical
Cushla Therapies
Neoworx
The Gal Pals Collective
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