Well what can I say? When I created the Maven Awards I never in a million years dreamt that the night would be so inspiring, uplifting & empowering. If you could have bottled the energy in the room up it would be priceless! Come along this year, be a part of our unique evening celebrating and cheerleading Winchester’s Female Entrepreneurs & Women in Business. Maybe you’ll nominate yourself or a friend, sponsor an award or just come along, you are welcome here!

I’m thrilled to be back as the Headline Photographer and Sponsor of the Maven Awards for the 3rd year running! It’s such a buzz to be around so many inspirational women, celebrating their achievements.

I’m Philippa and I am a people photographer with 20 years’ experience, and I can say, hands down, the absolutely best bit about my job is taking natural photographs of people. I love meeting new people, making a connection and capturing the truly authentic and real personalities of all those I have the pleasure of working with.

18 years of travelling the world and photographing people at all stages of their life. I am so grateful to every person who trusts me to capture these moments.

Joanne Sumner is the Regional Director of The Athena Network Winchester, supporting businesswomen to connect, collaborate and grow with confidence. An experienced coach, she helps women create success on their own terms.

A serial entrepreneur, Joanne blends practical business strategy with wellbeing, coaching and teaching. She leads Athena groups in Winchester Central, Bishops Waltham, Eastleigh and Stockbridge, creating spaces where women can share experience, strengthen their businesses and feel genuinely supported.

Joanne is proud to sponsor the Maven Awards Community Award and is passionate about celebrating women who make a difference.

Giuseppe Manco Salon is a luxury Italian-inspired hair salon in the heart of Winchester, founded in 2021 by award-winning stylist Giuseppe Manco and his wife, beauty and haircare expert Veronika. Together they bring over two decades of combined experience to creating personalised hair experiences, specialising in precision cutting, colour correction and hair-spa treatments, all delivered with a warm, friendly Italian welcome.

Celebrated for its high standards of client care, sustainable practices and stylish, relaxing atmosphere, the salon has earned multiple industry accolades — including Best Local Salon and Stylist of the Year Awards.

Veronika and Giuseppe are proud to sponsor the Client Care Award at The Maven Awards, reflecting their passion for outstanding personalised service and their commitment to making every client feel valued, confident and truly looked after.

Camile Thai Winchester brings fresh, healthy Thai food and vibrant flavours to Winchester, serving delicious made-to-order dishes with a focus on quality ingredients and sustainability.

The Winchester branch is part of the wider Camile Thai restaurant and delivery network — known for its innovative approach to Thai cuisine, sustainable packaging and thoughtfully designed guest experience.

Camile’s ethos centres on “good mood Thai food” and building a sustainable future, combining traditional Thai flavour with modern delivery and dine-in convenience.

Camile Thai Winchester is proud to sponsor the Rising Maven Award at The Maven Awards, celebrating the ambition, creativity and early-stage success of new businesses and employees embarking on their professional journeys — values that reflect the bold spirit of Camile’s own growth and community focus.

Zoe Palmer is a Winchester-based Gold Travel Counsellor with over 25 years’ experience in the travel industry. From luxury tailor-made adventures and honeymoons to family getaways and eco-friendly escapes, Zoe designs personalised journeys that take the stress out of planning and bring holiday dreams to life.

Zoe’s passion for travel and exceptional client care sets her apart; she takes time to understand each traveller’s unique needs, handles every detail with care and expertise, and remains a trusted partner from first enquiry to return home — always ready with solutions and support along the way.

For the 3rd Year running, Zoe is proud to sponsor the Power House Maven Award at The Maven Awards, celebrating the unsung heroes who work tirelessly behind the scenes to make businesses thrive — recognition she believes is long overdue for those who make a powerful impact without always being in the spotlight.

BEYOND Winchester is a leading fitness and wellness studio offering Pilates and movement-based classes designed to strengthen the body, improve flexibility and boost overall wellbeing. With expert instructors and state-of-the-art equipment, BEYOND combines precision, technique and personalised guidance to create sessions that are effective, safe and enjoyable for all fitness levels.

BEYOND goes beyond traditional workouts, focusing on controlled movements that build core strength, enhance posture and support long-term physical and mental health. From reformer-based Pilates to small group classes and wellness programmes, every session is designed to leave participants feeling stronger, more balanced and energised.

BEYOND Winchester is proud to sponsor the Fitness & Wellness Maven of the Year Award at The Maven Awards, celebrating the teachers, coaches and wellness experts who inspire healthier, happier lives and champion the wellbeing of our community.

Natalie Hamer is the founder of Maven Media, a social media marketing agency helping businesses amplify their reach, grow engagement and build authentic online communities. Through strategy, content creation and hands-on coaching, Natalie empowers clients to make social media work for their goals, not the other way around.

With a focus on practical, results-driven support, Natalie blends creativity with strategy, helping businesses—from startups to established brands—develop a clear voice, engage their audiences effectively and achieve measurable growth online.

Natalie is proud to sponsor the Marketing Maven Award at The Maven Awards, celebrating the innovators, strategists and creatives who harness the power of marketing to grow business and inspire communities.

Have you ever wanted to challenge a colleague’s behaviour – but had no idea what to say, or how to do it safely?

Active Bystander helps people feel confident to speak up and take action when behaviour at work doesn’t feel right.

Through live workshops, tailored sessions and interactive eLearning, Active Bystander supports businesses and individuals with practical techniques to keep a cool head and challenge inappropriate behaviour, helping to create safer, more respectful workplace environments.

Trusted by organisations and individuals around the world, Active Bystander combines expert guidance with practical, evidence-based approaches to support positive culture change. Their work helps people move from noticing that something isn’t right to knowing what to say and how to act – calmly, proportionately and with respect.

 Active Bystander is proud to sponsor the Business Maven Award at The Maven Awards, celebrating leaders, innovators and changemakers who champion workplaces where voices are heard, behaviour is challenged and everyone can thrive.

Style Solutions by Sarah is a Winchester-based personal styling business led by Sarah Sullivan, dedicated to helping people dress up, show up and be confident in their clothes and self-expression. Through wardrobe edits, personal shopping and colour analysis, Sarah works one-to-one with clients to declutter, rediscover their style and create outfits that reflect both personality and lifestyle — making clothes easier, more joyful and more empowering to wear.

Having retrained as a personal stylist after a career in marketing, Sarah is passionate about sustainability and promotes re-wearing, restyling and shopping second hand. She recently became part time manager at the new Emmaus Boutique and loves working for this amazing charity and how it ties in so well with her business values and beliefs. 

Style Solutions by Sarah is proud to sponsor the Inspirational Maven Award at The Maven Awards, celebrating individuals whose vision, resilience and leadership inspire others — qualities Sarah champions daily through her work helping clients feel seen, confident and excited about the way they present themselves to the world.

SulkyDoll Styling is the fashion styling brand of Donna Taylor, a professional stylist, fashion editor and creative force with a flair for helping clients look and feel fabulous. Donna has worked across fashion campaigns, editorial styling and red-carpet moments, bringing sharp expertise, trend-savvy insights and a passion for personalised style to every wardrobe she touches.

Originally from the Wirral and trained at the London School of Styling, Donna built her career through hard work, creativity and a genuine love of fashion — earning opportunities with major campaigns, magazine work and even styling talent at the Oscars. Her signature approach blends edgy glam with real-world wearability, and she believes that clothing should make everyone feel confident and empowered no matter their age or shape.

SulkyDoll Styling is proud to sponsor the Best Dressed Award at The Maven Awards, celebrating those who use fashion as a powerful form of self-expression — confident, creative and unforgettable in the way they present themselves to the world.