A Shropshire mum who kept her new business going throughout
pregnancy and after the birth of her little boy has been
shortlisted for a top business award.
The shortlist for the prestigious mumandworking 2011 Awards was
announced this month(JULY) - and Journalism and PR, a public
relations business based in Roden, near Shrewsbury, is amongst
them.
Journalism and PR was founded by Rhea Alton in April 2009 and
Rhea continued to run the business after finding out she was
pregnant in May 2010 and following the birth of baby George in
January this year.
The awards are organised by website www.mumandworking.co.uk and
reward and recognise the companies and individuals that make
flexible working possible. The aim is to show that family-friendly
employment not only supports family life but gives real benefits to
the companies involved.
Sarah Beeny, TV presenter, author, entrepreneur and Mum, said,
"As a mum of four boys, aged 6,5,2 and 1 - I completely understand
the importance of flexible working and the value of spending time
with your family. It's great that the mumandworking awards
celebrate the people who are making this possible for parents
across the UK and its great to see so many successful mums out
there taking part "
There are 7 awards categories to recognise working parents,
flexible employers and parents in business.
More than 300 nominations in total were made this year and
Journalism and PR has been shortlisted in the Self-Employed
category.
Rhea said: "It is really fantastic to be shortlisted for this
award. I had no idea until I had George how hard parents worked to
juggle work and home life and I have a new-found respect for both
them and the wonderful companies that make it possible.
"Becoming pregnant so soon after the launch of the business was
unexpected as I suffer from endometriosis and poly-cystic ovary
syndrome so I knew it would be a little tough but it has been a
pleasure to meet the people I work with.
"I must say thank you to the clients who nominated me, not only
for the nomination but for their flexibility over the last year - I
take great pride in my work and I am really pleased to have been
able to continue the business and help companies across Shropshire
with their public relations."
The judges, including multi-award winning business woman Wendy
Shand of Tots To Travel, are now reviewing all shortlisted entries
and the finalists will be announced in September.
All finalists will be invited to the awards ceremony at the
BusinessMums Summit in Brighton on October 10, 2011 for a champagne
awards ceremony hosted by Alexandra Watson the Happiness Coach who
has appeared on TV's The X-Factor. The winners will walk away with
a selection of indulgent prizes worth more than £3,000 in
total.
For more information on Journalism and PR visit their website at
www.jandpr.com