Annual Dinner & Award Ceremony
Date 30 November 2006
Information Unique Women in Business
Annual Dinner & Award Ceremony
7.30 to 12.30am

sponsored by
Nabarro Nathanson

An evening of inspiration, networking, recognition, good food and fun...

Our guest speaker is Tricia Stewart, the woman behind the idea for the Alternative WI Calendar which inspired the blockbuster film Calendar Girls.  Tricia was portrayed in the film by Helen Mirren and her talk covers her amazing journey of the last 5 years.

Tricia will also be presenting the Unique Business Award, the Jean Seery Woman of the Year Award and the Spirit of Unique Award.

Our Master of Ceremonies is Alistair Macdonald, former TV Presenter and now Media Coach.

The menu for this celebratory dinner is:

Starter
Cream of Broccoli & Spinach Soup, Blue Cheese and Creme Fraiche

Main
Baked Breast of Chicken wrapped in Bacon with a Wild Mushroom and Tarragon Sauce
or
Herb & Garlic Risotto served with a Confit of Oyster Mushrooms in Crisp Filo and Salsa Dressing

Dessert
Chef's Choice

(the vegetarian option must be pre-ordered)

To round off the evening there will be the Presentation of Awards, a Charity Raffle in aid of Derian House and Dancing until 12.30am.

Derian House Children’s Hospice provides free of charge care and support to terminally ill and life threatened children in the North West to help them lead as full and normal a life as possible. The charity needs to raise £1.45 million this year to continue to provide the very specialised care that it offers. As a charity which receives minimal statutory funding, the hospice has to raise the majority of its funds from voluntary donations. Visit www.derianhouse.co.uk for more information.

The cost of the dinner is:

£40+VAT for Unique Members
£70+VAT for Non Members
£350+VAT for a table of 10

To reserve your places please complete the enquiry form below indicating whether you require the vegetarian option or have other dietary requirements.

The Unique Women in Business Awards - closing date Friday 10 November - are:

Unique Business of the Year Award
This award will go to an outstanding business whose growth and amibition has enabled it to make a significant contribution to the area.  The judges will be looking for creative marketing, development of good client relationships and imagination.  They will be looking at both existing and new businesses with a succesful track record of achievement.

Jean Seery Woman of Year Award
This award will recognise the achievement of an inspirational woman.  The judges will be looking for someone who has contributed significantly to either a business, organisation or community.  It could be something special that she has brought to business/community life or perhaps acted as a mentor/
ambassador.  Their achievements will have put them ahead of their rivals.

Spirit of Unique Award
This award is to be presented to the woman who embodies those unique gifts which make up that special friend, associate or mentor, who is the exception rather than the rule.  You may be a member of staff or the boss.

Please download the attached word document and return your nomination by fax to Barbara Terech on 01254 388900.

If you have any queries or require more information, please call Barbara on 01254 356400 or email b.terech@chamberelancs.co.uk