A former weekly newspaper editor has been honoured among the UK’s most inspirational entrepreneurs in a national awards scheme.

Amanda Chalmers, who edited the Stratford Herald between 2014 and 2018, won the ‘Excellence In Media’ Award at Ladies First Professional Development Network Business Awards.

The awards, handed out during a black-tie dinner at Dallas Burston Polo Club in Warwickshire, aim to celebrate the successes of women in business.

It marks the third accolade for Amanda’s agency Chalmers News PR, which won the same award in 2023 followed by the Woman Who Awards ‘Achieves In Media’ category gong in 2024.

Amanda, pictured right, told HTFP: “This is another very proud moment in the journey of Chalmers News PR, now into its seventh year.

“I dedicate it to all the amazing clients who have entrusted me with their businesses and charities and feel honoured to be recognised for doing something I absolutely love turning up for every day!”

During her time in journalism, Amanda worked on newsdesks in and around Warwickshire, including the former Nuneaton Tribune and Rugby Advertiser.

She was deputy editor at the Daventry Express and Buckingham and Winslow Advertiser series before joining the Herald.

Ladies First director Tracey McAtamney said: “Our Ladies First Awards celebrated the achievements of both women and men in our community, honouring those who have gone over and above in their business and in their personal lives.

“It was wonderful to see so many women supporting and celebrating each other’s successes.”