A LLYN tanning business has received a top award at the annual Network She Foundation International Women’s Day Awards.

Shoned Owen, of Y Ffôr, who owns Tanya Whitebits, was crowned New Business of the Year at the awards ceremony, held at Venue Cymru in Llandudno in front of an audience of over 200 business leaders and dignitaries.

Foundation leader Ruth Lloyd-Williams said the event had been a resounding success and she congratulated the mother of two on her successful tanning business.

She said: “Shoned thoroughly deserved her award and I’m absolutely delighted for her.

“The judges said it was one of the toughest years they’ve faced in terms of deciding winners.

“Like Shoned, every one of the winners and finalists, and the many more who entered, had such inspirational stories to tell.”

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Shoned said she was thrilled with the win and was proud to receive the award by Network She Foundation, a registered charity which supports women and young people from across the county to help them become successful individuals.