Dianne Hunt of Poppies Cleaning Service, shortlisted as a Finalist in the 2025 NatWest Encouraging Women into Franchising (EWiF) Awards.
Dianne Hunt, Franchise Support Manager of Poppies Cleaning Service, has been named a finalist in the prestigious NatWest Encouraging Women into Franchising (EWiF) Awards 2025. The NatWest EWiF Awards celebrate and honour the outstanding achievements of women in the UK franchising sector.
This year, Dianne Hunt has been nominated in the Woman Franchise Employee of the Year category, which recognises the most successful woman employed in franchising. This nomination highlights her exceptional contributions, innovative approach, and dedication to fostering growth and success within the franchising community.
As Franchise Support Manager of Poppies Cleaning Service, Dianne Hunt has played a key role in driving the company’s success through visionary leadership and forward-thinking strategies. She started off as a cleaner in Poppies Cleaning Services of West Lancs, Southport and Formby branch in July 2002, working her way up to a management role in the branch. Poppies recognised her hard work and knowledge within the company and in 2022, Dianne was given the role as Franchise Support working in National Office, where she has recently been promoted to Franchise Support Manager.
“I am truly honoured to be recognised as a finalist in the NatWest EWiF Awards,” said Dianne Hunt. “This recognition reflects the hard work and passion that I, along with my incredible team, have invested in Poppies Cleaning Service. It’s an absolute privilege to be included among such inspiring and successful women in the franchising industry.”
Helen Mansfield, organiser of the NatWest EWiF Awards, commented, “We were thrilled with the number of entries this year, coming from all over the UK. This is a tough competition judged by experts in franchising. Being named a finalist is a significant achievement, with finalists selected for their business acumen, determination, creativity, and perseverance.”
The NatWest EWiF Award ceremony will take place on 15th May in London, where winners will be announced and celebrated. The event will bring together leaders from the franchising world to acknowledge the incredible contributions of women shaping the future of the industry.
For more information about the NatWest EWiF Awards and to see the full list of finalists, visit ewif.org
About Poppies Cleaning Service is a high quality domestic and commercial cleaning franchise with over 35 locations across the UK. We have been providing prestigious cleaning services across Britain for over 45 years. Committed to excellence and innovation, Poppies Cleaning Service aims to help homeowners, business owners, families, elderly and busy professionals by providing a range of cleaning services. For more details, visit www.poppies.co.uk
About EWiF Encouraging Women into Franchising (EWiF) is an organisation dedicated to supporting women who are exploring, starting, and growing their businesses through franchising. EWiF aims to provide guidance, resources, and networking opportunities to empower women in the franchising industry. For more information, visit ewif.org
