Equiom are delighted to announce that their Managing Director, Sheila Dean, has been named 'International Business Woman of the Year' at the Women in Business Awards 2011 for the North West & Isle of Man. Sheila’s award was presented to her by Mike Eccleshall of UK Trade & Investment at the inaugural event held by Forward Ladies at the Midland Hotel in Manchester on Thursday 10th November. Speaking after the awards Sheila said; “I am absolutely delighted to have won this award – and although the award is an individual one - I could not have achieved success without the unwavering support of my colleagues at Equiom and my family. I would like to thank the team at Forward Ladies for organising the awards ceremony and offering us the opportunity to meet like minded businesswomen from the North West”. Equiom’s Chairman, Larry Kearns, added: “Sheila brings drive and enthusiasm to Equiom, and its strategy for organic and acquisitive growth in international and local markets, ensuring the company has the vision and flexibility to continually flourish. Sheila’s commitment is evidenced by the continued success of Equiom in a tough economic climate. Sheila is indebted to her clients, fellow directors and staff – whose support is fundamental to the ongoing success of Equiom”. The event organisers, Forward Ladies, were encouraged by the number of participants in the awards which are designed to showcase and celebrate female talent in the North West & the Isle of Man. ENDS