A business mentor has been named one of the UK’s Top Business Advisers at an awards ceremony.

Kathy Ennis, who delivers advice to help entrepreneurs grow their businesses, won first place in the Business Strategy category at the ceremony last week at The Shard in London after being picked from hundreds of advisers from around the UK.

She was selected for the outstanding work she does, specialising in supporting single-person business owners to unlock their growth potential.

Kathy, who runs LittlePiggy from her office in Old Hunstanton, said: “This is huge. To be recognised for the work I do and love to do is amazing.

“Working with ‘solopreneur’ businesses is a privilege as I get so close to the business owner I am supporting. Helping them to reach their full potential and grow becomes a very personal mission.

“Solopreneur businesses are often dismissed as ‘lifestyle businesses’.

“This award reinforces my commitment to supporting single-person business owners to create thriving businesses that support them, and their families and contribute to the growth of the UK economy.

“This recognition inspires me to continue to provide support for this often marginalised group of motivated and hard-working entrepreneurs.”

She received the most votes in the Business Strategy category from the thousands cast across 50 shortlisted Advisers.

The UK Adviser Awards are run by small business support platform and membership community Enterprise Nation.

The awards celebrate the country’s hard-working advisors and are run in association with Constant Contact, a global digital marketing platform that helps small businesses grow.

Erika Robinson, Constant Contact UK general manager and small business founder, said: “When it comes to running your own small business, you are CEO, CMO, CFO and so much more.

“Finding the right Advisers is critical. Great Advisors, such as Kathy Ennis, the talented winner of the Business Strategy category of this year’s Business Advisor Awards, provide inspiration, direction, and often the confidence they need to push forward.

“Many congratulations to Kathy from LittlePiggy on helping single-person and small businesses in Norfolk and across the East of England thrive.”

Emma Jones, CBE, founder and CEO of Enterprise Nation, said: “It’s true to say that behind every good business, there’s an excellent adviser.

“They are the unsung heroes behind Britain’s growing army of small businesses, and yet we never get to hear about the work they do behind the scenes to cheerlead and support the nation’s small firms.

“These Awards are about highlighting this important work in action, in order to help more small businesses find an Adviser and a clear path towards growth.”