Yorkshire Ghost Tours has been shortlisted for Best Businesswomen Awards 2025!
Best Businesswomen Awards 2025 Finalists Announced
Celebrating the resilience and brilliance of Female Entrepreneurs in challenging times.
The finalists for the prestigious Best Businesswomen Awards 2025 have been revealed, highlighting the grit, innovation, and leadership of women who are redefining success in business.
In a year marked by economic shifts, technological disruption, and continued pressure on work-life balance, female entrepreneurs have once again stepped up with remarkable resilience. These women haven’t just survived; they’ve adapted, innovated, and thrived, often while navigating the additional demands that come with being women in business in 2025.
The judging panel was inspired by the level of tenacity, creativity, and strategic thinking demonstrated across all entries. Each finalist is an outstanding example of what it means to lead with both purpose and performance in today's ever-evolving entrepreneurial landscape.
The Best Businesswomen Awards were established to recognise and celebrate the achievements of women across all industries. These awards celebrate the achievements of women who are not only building successful businesses but also breaking down barriers, creating impact, and inspiring others to follow.
Local entrepreneur Daisy Lyons, founder of Yorkshire Ghost Tours has been shortlisted as a finalist in the Best New Business category. Yorkshire Ghost Tours works alongside Turnip Fish Theatre Company to bring accessible street theatre to local spaces consistently every weekend, encouraging tourism to towns around Yorkshire while keeping grim local history alive.
Debbie Gilbert, founder of the Best Businesswomen Awards, said:
“This is the 11th year of these awards, and once again, we’ve seen an incredible calibre of entries. Despite the mounting pressures faced by women in business, from funding gaps to rising costs to the mental load of balancing life and leadership, these finalists have shown that female entrepreneurship is stronger than ever. Our judging panel was truly impressed by the standard of entries, and we’re proud to shine a light on these trailblazing women.”
“It’s an honour to be selected for any award, but to be recognised alongside pioneering businesswomen across the UK is truly amazing. Yorkshire Ghost Tours began as a passion project - a way for me to make a living producing theatre without waiting for permission from commercial theatres and bigwigs. It’s not an easy industry to break into, and I still pinch myself every day that I get to bring theatrical ghost stories to audiences each week. You could say… spirits are high!” - Daisy Lyons
The winners will be announced at the Gala Awards Night at the Daventry Court Hotel, Daventry, on 10th October 2025 when the Gold Winners in each category will be revealed.
Keep your fingers crossed for us!
Yorkshire Ghost Tours Best New Business finalist at the Best Business Women Awards
