Business Accomplishments
2012 Finalist Source Awards, the Global Awards for Sustainable Fashion 2012 Finalist Red's Hot Women Awards, Ethical Category 2011 Winner - Best Practice in Sustainable Luxury in Latin America, Fashion & Accessories 2011 Finalist - WGSN Global Fashion Awards Sustainability category 2011 Winner - Observer Ethical Award, category 'Fashion & Accessories' 2011 Big Tick Award & 'Highly Commended' – Small Company of the Year category, National Awards for Excellence 2011 Big Tick Award & 'Highly Commended' – Responsible Supply Chain category, National Awards for Excellence 2010 Pachacuti is certified as the 1st company world wide through World Fair Trade Organisation (WFTO)'s Sustainable Fair Trade Management System 2010 Finalist & Big Tick Award – International Category, National Awards for Excellence 2010 Winner – The Inspirational Business Mum, Mumpreneur Awards 2009 The University of Essex named Carry Somers 'Alumnus of the Year 2009'. 2008 Winner of The Hat Life Magazine Hatty Award for significant contribution to the headwear industry. 2008 Winner of two Re:Fashion Awards, the world's first ethical fashion awards. Pachacuti won the Re:Business Award for its business model and the Re:People Award for commitment to the producers and communities with which it trades. 2008 Winner of the Entrepreneur with a Conscience Award in the Make your Mark Awards, the national campaign to unlock the UK's enterprise potential. 2008 Finalist in the WEBA Ethical Entrepreneur Award; Winner of the Derbyshire Business Awards Commitment to the Community 2007 Invited to meet the Queen at Buckingham Palace on 14 February in recognition of her significant contribution to UK business. The reception was held to recognise the achievements of the UK's top businesswomen who have made it to the top by their own efforts. Winner of the FSB British Small Business Champions Ethical Award; East Midlands winner of the Edge award which recognises employers who have provided outstanding learning opportunities for young people; Elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts; interviewed on BBC Radio 4s Woman's Hour 2006 Winner of the award for the best growing business in the Country Living Enterprising Rural Women Award which recognises excellence in rural-based businesses.
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