Clove Origin® founder recognised in the Business Woman category after being shortlisted from almost 1,000 nominations.
A Wirral entrepreneur who is building a premium botanical drinks brand from the ground up has reached another significant milestone, after being named a finalist in the SHE Awards 2027 Business Woman category.
Asma Ali, founder and director of Clove Origin®, is celebrating the recognition as she works towards bringing her botanical infused water range to the UK market.
Selected from almost 1,000 nominations, Asma’s finalist place marks a proud moment in a journey built on resilience, ambition and a determination to turn an idea into a viable business.
Based in Birkenhead, Wirral, Asma founded Clove Origin® to bring botanical ingredients into a premium infused water range that draws inspiration from tradition while appealing to modern consumers.
But behind the brand is a founder navigating the realities of entrepreneurship. As a solo business owner and mother of four, Asma has been developing her products, working through formulation and validation, and searching for the right manufacturing partner to help take Clove Origin® from development to commercial launch.
Rather than allowing the challenges of starting a business to halt her progress, she has continued to build the brand, strengthen its foundations and pursue opportunities to bring her vision to life.
Asma Ali, Founder and Director of Clove Origin®, said:
“Being named a finalist in the SHE Awards 2027 Business Woman category is an incredibly proud moment for me. To be shortlisted from almost 1,000 nominations makes this recognition even more meaningful.
“Building Clove Origin® as a solo founder while raising my four children has not been easy, but I am determined to create something meaningful and build a better future for my family. There is still work ahead, particularly in securing the right manufacturing partner, but I am moving forward with a clear vision and a belief in what this brand can become.”
Asma is now focused on securing a suitable UK manufacturing partner and preparing for the next stage of Clove Origin®’s development, with the ambition of bringing her botanical infused waters to consumers.
Her latest achievement is not simply an award milestone; it is another step forward for a founder determined to turn entrepreneurial ambition into a lasting business.
