Welwyn's Andrea Boughton has been crowned one of the UK's most impressive female entrepreneurs.
The Beehive Green founder received the honour from Small Business Britain’s 'f:Entrepreneur’ campaign, and is one of 100 named from across the country in the organisation's 'iAlso100' line-up.
Andrea, who founded the Beehive Green brand and design studio in 2014, was praised for her studio’s focus on sustainability, accessibility and community.
Her work with charities and SME’s, as well as her voluntary mentoring work, was also highlighted.
Andrea said: “It’s a real privilege to be part of such an inspiring community – I’m delighted with the recognition.
"This acknowledgment holds special significance for me as this year I’m also celebrating 10 years of being self-employed and Beehive Green brand and design studio.”
Michelle Ovens CBE, founder of Small Business Britain, added: "Congratulations to Andrea Boughton, and each of the phenomenal women featured in this year’s iAlso100.
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"It is so important that we call out the incredible contribution of women running businesses across the UK.
"As well as growing economic prosperity across the UK, they are also having a tremendous, wider positive impact on local communities too.
"Despite all of the challenges of recent times, it is fantastic to see female entrepreneurship continuing to grow and flourish in the UK, and we must do all we can to encourage and build this further."
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