Heather Anne Home Fragrance is celebrating another exciting national recognition after being selected as a finalist in two categories at the UK Women’s Business Awards 2026 — Solo Entrepreneur of the Year and Creative Business Woman of the Year.
The UK Women’s Business Awards are an independent, female-founded awards programme celebrating inspiring women in business across the UK. Heather Anne was selected from thousands of business owners and businesses to reach the finalist stage following a tougher set of entry criteria introduced for this year’s awards.
For founder Heather Close, the recognition is particularly special. Heather Anne Home Fragrance has grown from a hobby into an established handmade fragrance business, built alongside her full-time career and still entirely handmade in Cumbria.
“To be recognised in two categories is such an incredible feeling. I’m incredibly proud of what I’ve built with Heather Anne, and to have that recognised alongside so many inspiring women in business means a huge amount.”
