Lisburn businesswoman shocked but delighted to win award
Catherine McCrossan, who runs Soule Therapies in Lisburn, was both shocked and delighted when she found out she had won a Prestige Award.
Catherine, a reflexologist and aromatherapist, was nominated for the award by one of her clients, with judges praising her commitment to quality service.
The Prestige Awards were established to celebrate businesses and individuals who consistently deliver outstanding products and services, recognising small and medium-sized enterprises that have demonstrated excellence in their market over the past 12 months.
The judging panel base their decisions upon areas such as service excellence, quality of the product/service provided, innovative practices, value, ethical or sustainable methods of working, as well as consistency in performance.
Catherine runs Soule Therapies from her Lisburn home after taking a course whilst caring for older adults.
"I had not planned to start a business at all and did a course while caring my older adults to give me a break,” she explained.
"Now I have a new lease of life and aim to make holistic wellness affordable for all.
"I studied aromatherapy and reflexology at SERC Lisburn.
“Now I run a business make my own products and absolutely love life.”
Catherine is looking forward to visiting Birmingham for the presentation later this year.
"I was initially shocked but feel deeply honoured and being recognised means so much.
"I’m so grateful to have discovered a new skill that I love through and grateful to those who place their trust in my hands.
"I am also delighted that as an older woman it’s not too late to start anything. Retirement? Not a bit!”