Fenland Business Awards: Hollie Summerscales wins Businessperson of the Year

There was genuine happiness as the winner of the Fenland Citizen Businessperson of the Year took to the stage to collect their award.

Hollie Summerscales, CEO of Nine Twelve Hospitality Ltd based in Holbeach, who was crowned winner in this category, was full of smiles as she collected her award from Sharon Edwards of Mapus-Smith and Lemmon LLP.

She said: “I am so proud. We started the business in 2021 and it started as a little idea and we were lucky enough to win best new start-up at the business awards last year.

“We have just propelled to places we never thought we would be able to. We are opening two businesses in Spain based on the success we have had in the UK.

“We manage large corporate events for clients like Ikea, Edinburgh University and The Law Society.

Nine 12 Hospitality, which is run by husband and wife, Hollie and Lee Summerscales, offers a bar serving a range of different drinks and is continuing to expand its business.

The Businessperson of the Year category was sponsored by Mapus-Smith and Lemmon and the award was for an individual who has made an outstanding personal contribution to drive their business forward over the past 12 months, demonstrating achievement and inspiration to others around them.

There were two other finalists in the running for this award: Charlotte Watson – Charlotte Watson Financial Planning and Shona Hamilton-Higgins – Lilac HR.

In announcing the award winner, Sharon said: “Over the course of just a few years, our winner has not only founded her business but has also propelled it to new heights, expanding into Europe and continuing to nurture its roots in the UK.

“Her vision, resilience and determination have been key in growing her company taking it from strength to strength.

“Her ability to maintain physical presence at UK events while scaling internationally speaks volumes about her commitment to both her team and her business.”