A Shavington woman who launched a teaching business to help children with ADHD and autism has been shortlisted in national entrepreneur awards.
Kate Longworth, CEO of Gaia Learning, has been named as a finalist in the 2025 Allica Bank Great British Entrepreneur Awards.
Kate has been shortlisted in the Technology Entrepreneur of the Year category, sponsored by de Novo Solutions.
She heads up a small business of 15 people who run nationwide and support children who struggle in school.
Kate says she was inspired to launch the business because of the experience of her 11-year-old daughter Poppy (pictured with Kate).
Known as “The Grammys of Entrepreneurship”, the awards celebrate exceptional and inspiring business stories from across the UK.
Past winners include the founders of BrewDog, Grenade, ClearScore, Zilch, and Unbiased.
Kate said: “We’re absolutely thrilled to be named a finalist.
“It’s an incredible honour to be recognised alongside some of the UK’s most exciting and ambitious businesses.
“This recognition is a huge testament to the hard work of our team and our mission to create inclusive, personalised education that empowers neuro-divergent learners to thrive.”
Frankie James, founder of the Great British Entrepreneur Awards, added: “We’re so proud to reveal this year’s shortlist, a truly remarkable group of founders who are changing lives and transforming industries.
“The quality of entries gets stronger every year, and it’s clear that the entrepreneurial spirit in the UK is more alive than ever.
“Many of our finalists go on to become household names, and we can’t wait to watch what this year’s cohort achieves next.”
Conrad Ford, chief product and strategy officer at Allica, said: “We’re consistently inspired by the energy and strength of UK SMEs.
“This year’s finalists – from early-stage start-ups to established and family businesses – represent a vital force in the British economy, driving innovation, creating jobs, and making a real difference in their communities.
“We’re proud to support the Great British Entrepreneur Awards for the third year in a row, recognising these outstanding business leaders who are not only demonstrating resilience in a challenging business environment but are paving the way for future entrepreneurs to follow.”
Winners will be announced at a prestigious awards ceremony on Monday, November 17 at London’s Grosvenor House.
More than 1,500 entrepreneurs, investors, and business leaders will gather to celebrate entrepreneurial success.
For more information about Gaia Learning, visit www.gaialearning.co.uk
To learn more about the Great British Entrepreneur Awards, visit www.greatbritishentrepreneurawards.com
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