Movers & Shakers

The Women’s Business Awards acknowledges and celebrates women’s professional achievements, having founded Prime Mix Marketing Ltd in 2013 and more recently Bully Beacon Ltd in 2021. Christina’s skills as an entrepreneur, her commitment to her family and the community, has been recognised as an outstanding achievement. Christina Darling said, “I’m so thrilled to have been nominated for a Women’s Business Award in the category of ‘Business Mum of the Year’. I originally formed Prime Mix to be flexible around my two young daughters nearly 10 years ago. Although juggling my time between the businesses and the needs of the family can be challenging at times, I firmly believe setting a positive role model for female entrepreneurs and working mothers is very important.“ The Women’s Business Awards features over 20 categories including Businesswoman of the Year, Employer of the Year, Start-up Business of the Year and Diversity & Inclusion Award.

Maynard Burton, senior partner at mfg Solicitors, was recognised by the Society for his successful 40-year legal career and the support he has given to businesses and individuals across Worcestershire.

Mr Burton, 65, became a partner just two years after qualifying as a solicitor in 1983 having trained with the firm from 1981. He ran mfg’s former Bewdley office for 14 years and moved onto the management board in the 1990s. Since then, he has played an instrumental role in the firm’s regional expansion as a senior partner and commercial property specialist, including 17 years as chairman.

At the awards, 23-year-old paralegal Molly Batten, who works in the firm’s Agriculture and Rural Affairs Division, also won the Paralegal of the Year title.

Stuart has been in the Insurance Industry for nearly 30 years. For the past 18 years Stuart has been an Account Executive specialising in Property Owners/ Real Estate Insurance for Landlords, Commercial & Residential Letting Agents or Block Managers. Stuart has experience of servicing national letting agent franchise networks and independent RICS Chartered Surveyor clients with their managed property portfolio insurance requirements. Lexi and Andrew joined the firm in September and look forward to working with the established team based in the heart of Worcester city and with an office in Evesham.

Lexi says: “I am excited to begin my insurance career as a Junior Account Handler. In my role, I am learning all aspects of the insurance industry and starting my Cert CII training.” Andrew agrees: “I joined as a Trainee Account Executive after spending 12 months at a local insurance broker that specialised in the health and beauty industry. I am currently working towards my Certificate to progress my career in insurance, and strive to provide a personal and professional service to my clients.” More about careers at Hazelton Mountford can be found at www.hazeltonmountford.co.uk/ careers-at-hazelton-mountford.