On Friday 8th July, Xanthe Dewsnap of Carmarthenshire, founder of Xanthe Anna, won the New Business Category at the Llais Cymru’s Welsh Women in Business Awards 2022. This award recognises the achievement of new start-up business in Wales;
“I am over the moon” said founder Xanthe Dewsnap, “I’ve achieved so much these last 6 months and am honoured to be recognised by winning this award.”
“Llais Cymru’s Welsh Women in Business Awards are unlike any other” said Heulwen Davies, Director of Llais Cymru “they’re an opportunity to celebrate and recognise the amazing achievements of businesswomen across Wales. I am passionate about empowering women and I hope our Awards inspire other women in Wales to follow their business dreams. Xanthe Dewsnap is a great role model and has developed a unique and sustainable business in rural Wales. As a marketing, events and media business based in the rural Dyfi valley in Mid Wales I think it’s important to prove that we women can run successful businesses in all areas across Wales”.
Xanthe Dewsnap adds; “I’m ambitious for the future, this award adds to our momentum to grow the business and raise the profile of the brand. It means the world to be recognised in a national Awards so early on!”
About Xanthe Anna
Described as one to watch, Xanthe Anna makes beautiful sheepskin boots and slippers using only recycled and responsibly sourced materials. The goal is to do what she loves; making sheepskin boots, with the smallest environmental impact. Motivated to make boots their customers will love and wear for years to come, the boots are designed for durability and repair. Available to order in a range of gorgeous custom made colours and styles, they certainly stand out from the crowd. www.xantheanna.uk @thisisxantheanna
About Llais Cymru
Llais Cymru was founded in March 2020 by former TV Director & Marketing Consultant Heulwen Davies. The company offers a fully bilingual marketing, events and media production service. The Llais Cymru Welsh Women in Business Awards launched on International Womens Day 2021. With over 1,000 nominations again this year, the Awards are going from strength to strength. The event was held online on Friday the 8th of July and the winners of 16 Award categories were announced. The event was sponsored by the Development Bank of Wales with support from Cywain and Gwe Cambria Web. www.llaiscymru.wales @llaiscymru