A businesswoman in Ipswich has said that recognition of all she does for our region has left her feeling “incredibly grateful”.
Clare Lucas took on seven national finalists to win the Impact Award at the Miss Jones Business Support Awards in London.
Ms Lucas is the founder and chief executive of Ducks In A Row, which provides outsourcing and business support to local enterprises.
The award also recognised contribution Ms Lucas makes to community life in Suffolk, highlighting the positive ripple-effect her work has across the county.
Ms Lucas was recognised for her role as co-organiser of Felixstowe Disability Pride, a one-off event designed to celebrate individuals and challenge perceptions, with the long-term ambition of helping create a Festival of Inclusion in Suffolk in 2027. She has also launched the Suffolk Tourism, Hospitality and Arts Network, which brings together local attractions, hospitality businesses, venues and creatives to collaborate, share insight and champion Suffolk’s visitor economy.
Recently Ms Lucas was invited to become a judge for the East Anglian Daily Times Business Awards, supporting the search for Start-Up Business of the Year.
She has also been engaged to deliver workshops for East Suffolk Council.
Ms Lucas said: “Winning the Impact Award means the absolute world to me. To be recognised nationally for the impact I’m creating, not just through Ducks In A Row but through the wider work I’m doing across the region, means so much. I absolutely love what I do, and I’m incredibly grateful for the trust that individuals and organisations put in me.”
The Miss Jones Business Support Awards recognise excellence across the UK business support sector.
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