Wirral Life November 2019 | Page 28

MEET THE JUDGING PANEL COLIN LING Colin is CEO at Chinese Wellbeing, a community charity rated outstanding by the Care Quality Commission. Colin has a wide range of business experience including commercial bank lending and Head of Enterprise Development at Business Link North West delivering Objective One projects. THE FINALISTS - WIRRAL LIFE AWARDS 2019 JUSTINE MCLAUGHLIN Justine is a bundle of creative energy with an innovative view of the world. Founder of Revolution Four, she has applied her skills, passion & determination to a growing portfolio of businesses. She brings a vibrant can-do attitude to everything she does; work, travel & play. BUSINESS: Sponsored by Wirral Chamber of Commerce PAUL THOMPSON Paul is the founder of Westminster Associates and has over 22 years of experience in the field of organisational and people development at both a strategic and operational level. This experience spans a wide range of industries in both the public and private sectors. LYNNE HAMILTON Having lived and worked in Wirral for most of her life, Lynne started her working life in the Airline industry and moved to Australia. She returned to Wirral as an English teacher, before entering the charity sector for over 20 years. She now works independently as a venue and events consultant. NIGEL LAWRENCE Born and raised on the Wirral, Nigel is a barrister based in Liverpool Chambers. He is involved in many big, complex, important and high profile cases around the whole of the country. He was also, for some seven years, the Chair of the local governing board of Birkenhead High School Academy. PAUL ASKEW Paul is Chef Patron of The Art School Restaurant & Cellars. He is also joint-chair of the Royal Academy of Culinary Arts, Liverpool Hospitality Association and is chairman of Wirral Visitor Economy Board, in addition to being an ambassador for Bordeaux Wines, Estrella and Attilus Caviar. NIK ELLIS Nik is an unorthodox entrepreneur, starting his first company in 2000 & has since diversified into several industries. He cites effective technology blended with creative, motivated & imaginative humans as the key to success. When not travelling, he loves mountain-biking around the Wirral with his dogs. 28 wirrallife.com BUSINESS OF THE YEAR • Access Personal Checking Services Ltd • Cheeky Chilli Events • Copeland Group Services • Curtis Productions UK • Hallmark Jewellers • Joanne Finnerty Recruitment Ltd • Joseph Search • Let HQ • Perfect Getaways • Pharmapac UK • SDS Rejuvenate • Speedwear Ltd • Spire Murrayfield NEW BUSINESS OF THE YEAR • Catalyst Develops Optimisation • Hygienic Innovations • Mini Magoo's Sensory Play • Movement Restored • Redwood Performance Institute • Single Central Record • Smart Creative Technologies • The Dogs Go Group • Timeless Kitchens and Bathrooms • Valet Kings