THE founder of a Wirral property agency has received two accolades in the North West and Isle of Man Women in Business Awards.

Suzan Thompson, managing director of Elegant Address, was named property businesswoman of the year and outstanding businesswoman of the year during a ceremony at the Midland Hotel in Manchester. The event was sponsored by HSBC.

Suzan, from Wallasey, has worked in Liverpool and Merseyside since the age of 16. She is now in the running for the national finals taking place in November.

On her achievement, she said: "I am absolutely delighted to have been presented with these two awards as recognition of my hard work and dedication as a businesswoman.

"To have won property businesswoman of the year is a great achievement not only for me but also for the fabulous team of dedicated ladies we have working in our company.

"To then go on to win the award for outstanding businesswoman of the Year was completely unexpected and I was blown away and feel honoured to have won this."

Elegant Address has provided luxury properties for rental and for sale since 2004.

The company has seen a year-on-year increase in turnover and has grown to become a highly successful multi-company enterprise.