Woman took over family business and made bold decision to save jobs

thebigword Celebrates Major Wins at the British Business Awards 2025 - Journal of Cyber Policy

thebigword won Innovation of the Year and was a Finalist for International Business of the Year – Prizes were presented by Rob Brydon, Sting and Sir Bob Geldof Hundreds of British Businesses joined forces to celebrate and raise over £1 million for homelessness charity Social Bite Chris Whiting, Global Head of People & Talent and Carolyn Wilde, Customer Success Manager represented thebigword thebigword wins Business Innovation of the Year and run…

Hartlepool boss wins business leader award

A Hartlepool-based business leader has been named Female Business Leader of the Year at the 2025 British Business Awards. Vikki Jackson-Smith, managing director of J&B Recycling, was honoured for her remarkable journey in transforming the family-run company into a national force in the waste management industry.  Beginning her career at just 16…

Hartlepool businesswoman named female business leader of the year

Hartlepool’s Vikki Jackson-Smith has been named Female Business Leader of the Year at the prestigious British Business Awards 2025.

Woman took over family business and made bold decision to save jobs

Vikki Jackson-Smith has now been honoured with at the prestigious British Business Awards