Seven leaders in the home care sector are among the finalists in the 2022 Encouraging Women into Franchise Awards.
Right at Home UK has received the most nods in this year’s awards, with CEO Lucy Campbell shortlisted for Woman Franchisor of the Year, an accolade she has won twice in the last two years.
Julie Houston, owner of Right at Home North Cheshire, has been named a finalist in the Women Franchisee of the Year category, while National People and Brand Development manager Heather Wehrle has been nominated for the Woman Franchise Employee of the Year award.
Other finalists include Olivia Crawford, franchise development manager at Bridgewater Home Care, based in the North West.
She has received two nominations in the Woman Franchise Employee of the Year and Young Woman in Franchising of the Year categories.
Meanwhile, Julie Oommen, managing director at Caremark Wakefield, and Fiona Leggott, managing director at Blossom Home Care, have been shortlisted in the New Woman Franchisee of the Year and New Woman Franchisor of the Year categories respectively.
And Clare Jeffries (pictured), owner and director of Home Instead Wimbledon and Kingston, has been nominated for the Inspirational Woman in Franchising 2022 award.
In February 2021, Jeffries’ business became the first home care provider in England to receive three consecutive CQC ‘Outstanding’ ratings.
The 2022 Encouraging Women into Franchise Awards will be held on June 30 at 280 Bishopsgate in London.
