CEO of contract caterer CH&Co shortlisted for First Women Awards

Now in their sixth year, the Lloyds Banking Group-sponsored awards which are supported by the CBI, recognise women at the top of their professions, leading the way for the next generation. Jones, who set up CH&Co in 1991 with her husband Tim Jones, is shortlisted in the Business Services category. Diana Brightmore-Armour, chief executive officer of Corporate Banking at Lloyds Banking Group, said: "The 2010 shortlist for the First Women Awards is extraordinary and clearly shows that we have tremendous senior female talent operating across diverse sectors in business and public services. "Over the years, these awards have discovered incredible success stories from women who have demonstrated outstanding determination and resilience." The First Women Awards, whose patron is Sarah Brown, will be announced during a ceremony at the London Marriott, Grosvenor Square on 23 June.