Gemma Nominated for Entrepreneur of the Year – A Well-Deserved Recognition

There are moments in business that feel like a real milestone. Not just because of the achievement itself, but because of everything it represents behind the scenes.

This is one of those moments.

Gemma, founder of Inspired Mental Health and Inspired Empowerment CIC, has been nominated for Entrepreneur of the Year at the Club Hub UK Awards.

It’s a category that recognises individuals who have worked in the children’s activities industry for more than three years and demonstrated exceptional entrepreneurial spirit. For anyone who knows the work Gemma has put in, this nomination will come as no surprise.

What this nomination represents

On the surface, an award nomination is recognition. But in reality, it reflects years of commitment, resilience, and a genuine drive to create something that makes a difference.

Gemma’s work has never been about building a business for the sake of it. It has always been about impact.

Through her organisations, she has created opportunities for children, young people, and families to access meaningful mental health support. Often, that support is provided free or at low cost, removing barriers that would otherwise prevent people from getting the help they need.

This nomination recognises not just growth or success, but purpose-led entrepreneurship in action.

Building something that matters

The children’s activities sector plays a vital role in shaping confidence, wellbeing, and life skills. It goes far beyond keeping children busy. At its best, it creates safe spaces, builds resilience, and gives young people the tools they need to navigate life.

That is exactly where Gemma’s work sits.

Her team of trained Mental Health Empowerment Mentors supports young people through challenges such as trauma, grief, family breakdown, and emotional wellbeing struggles. They work in schools, communities, and one-to-one settings, providing consistent, trusted support.

This is not always easy work. It requires patience, empathy, and a deep understanding of the realities many young people face.

But it is work that changes lives.

About the awards

The Club Hub UK Awards celebrate the very best in the children’s activities industry, shining a light on providers who are making a real difference across the UK.

Founded by Tessa Day, Club Hub UK was created to connect parents with local children’s activities and to support activity providers in growing their businesses. What started as an idea to make it easier for parents to find clubs has grown into a nationwide platform with millions of users and thousands of registered providers.

The awards themselves recognise innovation, dedication, and the people behind the businesses who are driving the sector forward.

Why this matters

Recognition like this goes beyond the individual.

It helps shine a light on the importance of mental health support for young people. It highlights the value of community-driven services. And it reinforces the idea that businesses can be both successful and purpose-led at the same time.

For Gemma, this nomination is also a reflection of lived experience, hard work, and a commitment to doing things differently.

It is about building something that not only works as a business, but genuinely supports people who need it most.

Looking ahead

Regardless of the outcome, being nominated in this category is a significant achievement.

It recognises the impact already being made and the potential for even more to come.

For those who have worked with Gemma, supported her journey, or seen the difference her work makes first-hand, this nomination will feel like a proud moment.

And for those just discovering her work, it is a reminder of what can be achieved when passion, purpose, and determination come together.

Congratulations, Gemma, on a well-earned nomination.