Supported by 50+ businesses, this month’s Beckenham Business Association Event was hosted by The Big Breakfast with a delicious buffet.

The action packed evening had a great line-up – speakers Jackie Barrie who gave tips on Home Page content, Saj Maharaj who showed the Big Bromley App, with lots of networking, buffet and the awarding of the inaugural Beckenham Businesswoman Star Award of the year.

Winner of the Beckenham Businesswoman Star Award of the year Jackie Groundsell said “I was bowled over when my name was announced”.  “I’m extremely honoured to have even been nominated and to have won in such a very strong list of well-deserving nominations is an awesome privilege!”  “Huge thanks to everyone who nominated me”.

Congratulations to the other nominees - Sevil Pretara of Beckenham Flower Studio, Julie Jacobs-French of Ice-Clinic, Janet White of Allure, Lynda Wright of Baccarat, Georgette Hewitt of The Present Club and Jane Dixon of GradFinale.

Thanks were given to the Judging Panel – Nosheen Khan of NatWest Bank, Maxine Dacres of Thackray Williams and Mike Ellis of South London Business.

The next Beckenham Business Association meeting is Tuesday 4 June hosted by Friends of Mine.  Further details on BBA www.beckenhambusinessassociation.co.uk  info@beckenhambusinessassociation.co.uk  020 8650 8015  Sponsorship opportunities always available.