Amanda Alcock, from Nice Harwood has been named as a finalist on the Enterprise Success Community awards.
Her on-line store, Randompanda.co.uk, sells ’empowering’ presents to recognise staff members and purchasers and show equipment akin to stands and props.
The 39-year-old has over a decade of expertise within the community advertising and marketing trade, however in January she determined to place all her efforts into Random Panda when The Physique Store at Dwelling closed.
Amanda, who lives together with her husband Adam and their daughter Emily, aged three.
She mentioned mentioned: “It was a difficult begin to the yr once I came upon The Physique Store at Dwelling was closing.
“I had been a self employed senior chief for over 10 years, and to lose this enterprise I’d constructed up was a large blow.
“Luckily, final yr I made a decision to arrange a web based store for community entrepreneurs promoting merchandise that I discovered helpful for my enterprise.
“I’d meant for it to be a sideline, however the universe had different plans. I’ve now put all my focus into rising Random Panda and the response to this point has been overwhelming.
“To be nominated for a nationwide award by one in every of my clients was superb, however to be put via to the finals by a judging panel has blown my thoughts.
“I’m up towards far more established companies, however I’m delighted that Random Panda has been recognised on this approach when it solely launched a yr in the past.”
The award ceremony takes place in Birmingham on June 29.