Julie Collison entrepreneur was a winner in the UK and Ireland's longest-running recognition programme for female founders, the Tide everywoman Entrepreneur Awards, in association with BGF. The Scale Up Award, sponsored by BGF, which celebrates a woman who has founded a company in a period of high growth, was presented to Julie Collison, director of Clear Strategy Limited.

The prestigious event was held on 2nd December 2025 at The Londoner Hotel in Leicester Square, where over 300 business leaders, investors and supporters of female entrepreneurs united to celebrate the achievements of these extraordinary women and their businesses.

The winners span a vast array of industries and stages of their entrepreneurial journey, from pioneering start-ups disrupting traditional sectors to established leaders steering multi-million-pound enterprises and purpose-led founders using business as a force for good.

Julie Collison wins Tide everywoman Entrepreneur Awards

Data from the Female Business Owners Index 2025 from Tide and everywoman paints a picture of a challenging year for women-led enterprises, with the most common setbacks including falling consumer spending, inflation and political uncertainty. Yet female entrepreneurs across the UK are displaying remarkable resilience in the face of economic headwinds with 67% expecting their revenues to grow over the next year.

Nicole Goodwin and Sophie Catto, joint managing directors of AllBright everywoman, said: "Female entrepreneurs across the UK and Ireland are demonstrating extraordinary perseverance, optimism and ambition in one of the toughest business climates in recent years. Female founders are working longer hours and navigating multiple pressure points, yet their determination has never been stronger.

"By bringing together a powerful community of role models, investors, mentors and partners, these awards not only celebrate success stories but actively create them by opening doors to funding, commercial opportunities and strategic support. This year's finalists and winners are bold innovators, breaking down deep-rooted barriers for the next generation of female founders. We are immensely proud to celebrate their achievements and champion the unstoppable women who are reshaping the UK's entrepreneurial landscape."

Julie's entrepreneurial journey has been defined by long-term vision, ambition and extraordinary resilience. She founded Clear Strategy, a data and analytics consultancy, in 2018 while raising three young children as a single mother. With no external funding, Julie and her business partner built the company from the ground up, playing multiple roles while laying the foundations for sustainable, scalable growth. Julie has steered Clear Strategy to compete successfully in a market dominated by global consulting giants. As a woman in a highly technical and male-dominated sector, Julie has faced bias and felt the need to prove her credibility, but her expertise and exceptional delivery track record have earned the trust of C-suite leaders across many industries. Julie's ability to balance personal responsibility with professional ambition is a powerful testament to her grit, personal drive and impact, overcoming significant challenges to build one of Ireland's fastest-growing data firms.

On accepting the award, Julie said: "This award isn't just for me - it goes out to our team and my business partner. I never dreamed eight years ago we would be anywhere near the size we are today. I would like to thank everywoman for this platform. Women are still underrepresented in the tech industry, and it's incredible to get this recognition."

George Schmidt, Tide UK/Europe CEO, said: "This year's winners and nominees capture exactly what makes female entrepreneurship such a powerful force. Many women have been navigating tougher conditions, yet the founders recognised today have shown remarkable ambition and creativity in how they are building and growing their businesses.

"The Tide ev...