Celebrated as an inspirational scheme for young women taking the first step on the career ladder as well as recognising those with the intelligence, dilligence and belief to succeed, the First Women Awards acknowledges women at the top of their professions. Brighton’s CEO and founder of British Design Initiative Maxine Horn has been nominated in the Manufacture category. Having set up the Brighton based trade organisation 17 years ago, her company now represents 95% of the commercial design sectors professionals.