Judges

The Glove Factory Studios was set up in 2008 by Alix and partner Nick, a large-scale sculptor. She’s previously a Bath Spa University design graduate and formerly creative director of London design agency The Partners. Today, Glove Factory Studios, nestled in its sublime rural setting, supports businesses, connectivity, and collaboration, and embraces the community connected to the thriving village of Holt.

Carmela is a company director at Real SFX, a multi-award-winning special effects company. She leads on recruitment, training, business development and sustainability, and is passionate about nurturing new talent. Her leadership helps ensure Real SFX remains at the forefront of innovation, excellence, and environmental responsibility in the film and TV industry.

Chris is the founder director of Mayden, an award-winning health tech company based in Bath employing 160 staff. He chairs the Lucuna Foundation which supports numerous charities across Bath and Bristol. Chris also writes and is a co-author of Made Without Managers which was Highly Recommended in last year's Business Book Awards.

It all began 25 years ago when Emma felt that the recruitment industry required a fresh new approach – one that was customer led and focused on a quality experience for both candidates and clients. Starting life in a small office in Bath, Juice Recruitment now has branches across the south west.

Emma is co-founder of Spark - a consultancy that helps creative businesses embrace AI with confidence. She is also a graphic designer and was co-founder of We are The Loves, previously implemented hybrid working at Parliament and was a director of the restoration of the Palace of Westminster. She is also an artist with a studio at 44AD.

Dr Natasha Kidd’s (she/her) research explores the distinct ways in which an artist learns and strategies for making these creative methods transparent. Natasha has over twenty years of arts experience working with leading galleries, participating in research, delivering training, and contributing to the development of creative pedagogy.

Saber Khan is the dynamic store manager of Toppings Bath, a family-run independent bookshop with a focus on live author events and knowledgeable bookselling team. The venue houses over 70,000 volumes on its shelves. Saber grew up in London and studied at Trinity College in Cambridge.

As Director of the rapidly expanding video content agency Life Media UK and marketing agency Lambardar Marketing, Sunjay has spent over a decade building businesses and winning clients. He has extensive experience in creating valuable relationships and delivering real results for brands across the UK and internationally.