Grace Smith Recognised as a 2024 Great British Entrepreneur Awards Winner

Thursday 5 December 2024

Grace Smith of Forge Female Fitness, has been named a winner of the prestigious 2024 Great British Entrepreneur Awards as Service Entrepreneur of the Year Northern Ireland. This accolade recognises her outstanding entrepreneurial achievements, resilience, life changing coaching, and the impact she has made in the health and wellness industry and community.

Now celebrating its 12th year, the Great British Entrepreneur Awards, 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.

"This award marks 8 years of unwavering dedication to improving peoples health and wellness through unique, holistic coaching, that goes beyond skin deep to truly create change that transforms a persons life. It is an honour to be recognised as the best service provider in Northern Ireland!" 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 been awarded Northern Ireland’s No.1 Female Coaches and in 2024 Gym of the Year. Providing qualified movement, nutrition, mobility, pre/post natal, menopause and hormone health coaching, Forge Female Fitness help 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 has been recognised for her unique approach to transforming women's lives, providing a safe space for women, and empowering every single woman she coaches to break their inner barriers and create a confident, empowered life. Her dedication to women's wellness through movement and mental health, has not only driven growth in the health and wellness industry but has also set a benchmark for excellence in service within the entrepreneurial community.

This recognition from the Great British Entrepreneur Awards fuels Grace’s ambition to continue making a positive impact and inspires her to achieve even greater milestones.

For more information about the Great British Entrepreneur Awards, please visit www.greatbritishentrepreneurawards.com.

To learn more about Forge Female Fitness visit: https://forgefemalefitness.com/

Thursday 5 December 2024