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“I have been working with Donna over the last few years and I have to say, I have found her to be the consummate professional, always keeping her promises, a great marketer and PR guru.”

Neil Skehel, Ceo, Awards International

“Donna’s guidance and advice was invaluable when preparing our submission for a number of awards. She helped us to lay out the detail in a way that ensured judges could clearly see compelling evidence aligned to judging criteria, challenged our thinking and helped us ensure that nothing was left to chance. Time spent with Donna is time very well invested!”

Moyra Smith, Strategic Business Manager, Mercuri International

“This has been one of the most unique, informative and inspiring training days the team has ever completed. I was really impressed at how Donna engaged and interacted with my team – you are a real inspiration and a lady bursting with personality. Keep up the amazing work!”

Andrew Scott, CEO, Ascot Group

“We had the benefit and pleasure of enlisting Donna’s expertise in securing a number of major industry awards. Donna’s unique skill-set and naturally engaging advice have transcended these award wins, helping us to identify and shape our business USPs, thus influencing our strategy, proposition and marketing. We are hugely grateful to Donna’s partnership with our business and direct impact of super-charging team morale, retailer awareness of our business and bottom-line growth.” 

Alex Marsh, Head of Klarna UK (former MD of Close Brothers Retail Finance)

“We are delighted to have won the Queen’s Award for Enterprise in the Innovation category and would highly recommend Donna’s services. Her professional advice and guidance was invaluable during the application process and we would like to thank her for all her efforts. With Donna’s help, we were able to put together a comprehensive submission for the esteemed award and we are thrilled with the results.” 

Steve Kaye, Marketing Director, HiB

“Aspiring awards entrants would do well to engage with Donna & her team at August to significantly enhance their entry. Thank you again Donna.” 

Paul Samrah, Partner, Moore Kingston Smith LLP

“Winning so many gold awards for my achievements has really given me confidence this year, and now I’ve now launched my own awards to celebrate the impact of other entrepreneurs.”

Mohamed Tohami, Founder, Passion Point

“Thank you so much for your coaching. I have always struggled with self-promotion but your guidance gave me the confidence to share my achievements. I am so proud to have been recognised for them and be able to say I am a multi-award-winning coach and mentor.”

Antoinette Oglethorpe, Founder, Antoinette Oglethorpe Ltd.

“Business Advisor of the Year 2022! Thank you soooo much Donna and the team. We’re thrilled with the results.”

James Church, Co-Founder, Robot Mascot

“Award wins are a point of differentiation, and have led to me being invited to judge at the national Hustle Awards. The awards have led to increased visibility and credibility for me and for my business.”

Kay Kukoyi, Founder, Purposeful Group

“I wanted to thank you so much for inspiring me to enter awards! Not only am I shortlisted for GBEA, but I also made the SmallBiz100 and have been shortlisted for The Great British Business Woman Awards too! I would never have entered, had it not been for you inspiring me on the KPI sessions, and reading your book. So thank you!! Just wanted to let you know how much of an impact you’ve had!”

Nikki Butler, Director, Nikki Butler Skin Clinic