Clothing firm boss up for prize
NKD Clothing director Gill Eastgate, who spearheaded a management buyout of the firm in 2005 since doubling the company's profits to 1.3 million, beat 16 high-profile applicants to become one of the six finalists.
Launched in 2005, the award was designed to recognise outstanding entrepreneurs between the ages of 18 and 40.
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Hide AdMs Eastgate said: "To be nominated for an award of this magnitude is gratifying. I am extremely proud of my team, and being recognised for our ability as a company has confirmed NKD Clothing's capability to go from strength to strength in the corporate clothing sector."