Forge Female Fitness named as winner of the prestigious 2024 Great British Entrepreneur Awards Service Entrepreneur of the Year Northern Ireland
3rd Dec 2024
Grace Smith of Forge Female Fitness, Ballymoney, has been named a winner of the prestigious 2024 Great British Entrepreneur Awards Service Entrepreneur of the Year Northern Ireland, and Health & Wellbeing Business of the Year Northern Ireland, at the Local Women Business awards, in the same week!
Crowned Health & Wellbeing Business of the Year at the Local Women Business awards held in the Europa Hotel, Belfast, on November 23rd, are further recognition alongside their Gym of the Year Northern Ireland award in May 2024, for the Forge Female Fitness teams dedication and
unique approach to women’s wellness.
The national accolade from the Great British Entrepreneur Awards recognises her outstanding entrepreneurial achievements, resilience, life-changing coaching, and the impact she has made in the health and wellness industry and community in Northern Ireland.
Now celebrating its 12th year, the Great British Entrepreneur Awards, held in London, often described as “The Grammys for Entrepreneurship” shine a spotlight on the individuals and businesses driving innovation, creating jobs, and shaping the future of the UK economy. The awards honour remarkable stories of entrepreneurial success, perseverance, and vision.
“These awards mark 8 years of unwavering dedication to improving women’s health and wellness through unique, holistic coaching, that goes beyond skin deep to truly create change that transforms a woman’s life. It is an honour to be recognised as both the best service provider in Northern Ireland and the top Health and Wellbeing Business!” said Grace Smith, Forge Female Fitness.
Forge Female Fitness is Northern Ireland’s highest-rated female-only studio, helping women build strength, confidence and self-love, with a coaching team who have lost over 320lbs and have been awarded Northern Ireland’s No.1 Female Coaches and in 2024 Gym of the Year. Founded by Grace Smith in 2016, after losing 156lbs, it provides qualified coaching in movement, nutrition, mobility, pre/post-natal, mental health, menopause and female hormone health, Forge Female Fitness helps women of all ages, and abilities to build their best self.
Francesca James, founder of the Great British Entrepreneur Awards, commented:
“Every year, I’m in awe of the entrepreneurs who come through our programme, and this year is no different. The Great British Entrepreneur Awards continues to receive thousands of applications annually, reflecting the incredible strength of entrepreneurship across the UK. This year’s winners collectively generate over £3 billion in turnover and employ over 20,000 people. These extraordinary individuals are not only transforming industries but also uplifting communities and inspiring the next generation of business leaders.”
Conrad Ford, Chief Product Officer at Allica Bank, commented:
“As a former entrepreneur myself, I recognise the immense contribution that SMEs make to the UK and the challenges they face. It’s great to see some of the innovation taking place within SMEs across the country, and the appetite for growth that’s there, despite a challenging
environment.
“These businesses are the backbone of the UK economy, it’s important we give them the support they deserve, and take a moment to pause and celebrate them! We’re proud to be supporting the Allica Bank Great British Entrepreneur Awards. Congratulations to all the winners.”
The awards ceremony, held on 18th November 2024 at London’s iconic Grosvenor House, brought together industry leaders, innovators, and changemakers to celebrate the exceptional achievements of this year’s winners. The Service Industries Entrepreneur of the Year category is a category that celebrates the exceptional vision, leadership, and innovation of entrepreneurs who have built successful businesses in either consumer or professional service industries.
Grace Smith and the Forge Female Fitness team have been recognised for their unique approach to transforming women’s lives, providing a safe space for women, and empowering every single member to break their inner barriers and create a confident, empowered life.
Grace’s dedication as Founder and Head Coach to women’s wellness, has not only driven growth in the health and wellness industry in Northern Ireland, but has also set a benchmark for excellence in service within the health entrepreneurial community This recognition from both Local Women and the Great British Entrepreneur Awards fuels Grace’s ambition to continue making a positive impact in the health and wellness industry, and inspires her to achieve even greater milestones.
To learn more about Forge Female Fitness visit: https://forgefemalefitness.com/
