PoolMate used by Little Britain Star in Thames swim!

The PoolMate is being used by David Walliams in an epic 140 mile swim down the Thames for Sport Relief

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David Walliams and his PoolMate

Winner of Nectar Business awards 2011!

We are delighted to have won the Nectar Business Awards Entrepreneur of the year. Judges included Karren Brady from The Apprentice TV show!

Commenting on why Lisa was chosen for the Award, Karren Brady said: “Entrepreneur of the Year was by far the hardest category to decide upon for the judges this year, as there were applications from so many inspiring businesspeople. Lisa particularly impressed as she came up with a product that could appeal to millions of swimmers globally. The market for this product is tremendous.”

James Frost, Marketing Director at Nectar, says: “The Nectar Business Small Business Awards offers the chance for entrepreneurs to demonstrate how they have made their business a success. Lisa had acquired such an array of new skills to get her business of the ground, demonstrating the diverse skill set and dedication that is often needed to turn an idea into a business, making her a true entrepreneur.”

Lisa commented: “I am so excited to be announced as the Nectar Business Small Business Awards Entrepreneur of the Year Award 2011. Winning this competition is an acknowledgment of all the hard work I’ve put in to get my business off the ground. While continuing to grow my business globally through Pool-Mate, our first creation, we have a road map of products to grow the business. The prize money, Nectar points and recognition from winning this award will definitely help fulfil this goal.”

Lisa with her trophy

Swimovate/Speedo partnership

We are pleased to be working with Speedo to add the Aquacoach watch to their range of products!

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Swimovate enter celebrity team at Challenge Henley

We are proud to be the swim sponsor at Challenge Henley long distance triathlon. Somehow we managed to persuade a trio of celebrities to enter as a relay! Come and watch Radio 1 DJ and TV star Vernon Kay, Celebrity chef Jean-Christophe Novelli and adventurer Rosie Swale-Pope complete the gruelling 140.6 mile event on 18th September! Read more....

Vernon

Swimovate in the Mail on Sunday

The Mail on Sunday heard about the amazing Swimovate story. 8th Jan 2011
http://www.fmwf.com/media-type/news/2011/01/dragon-reject-lisa-irlam-makes-a-splash-with-pool-mate/

British Library Success story of the month

We were proud to be the Success Story of the month at the British Library IP Centre in Dec and they have a some of our watches on display in the centre. The British Library is a fantastic resource for any budding entrepreneur or business and helps us with initial research in our early stages. Visit website....

NatWest Everywoman award runner up

Lisa was honoured to be the runner up in the NatWest Everywoman Athena Award at a glitsy ceremony at the Dorchester on 2nd December. The award celebrates successful female entrepreneurs and their valuable contribution to business. Read More....