Christina Gabbitas received the Creative Businesswoman Award in London for impacting young lives with her writing related to crime prevention.
Christina led many sessions in local schools. She worked with police teams who focused on neighborhoods, while also collaborating with school staff.
Christina set up a writing business thirteen years ago. She recently won a national award at the Great British Business Awards event, which took place in London.
The Creative Businesswoman Award is for impact. It celebrates women making a difference with creativity and shows the positive effects of creative businesses.
Christina felt honored by the nomination and said winning was an amazing feeling. She noted that creative businesses often get overlooked, despite their huge impact.
Christina is creating material for Warwickshire Council covering illicit substances in teen vapes. She writes “Missing” stories about county lines for North Yorkshire Police, and she’s also writing another story for a national health charity addressing a medical condition.
The Great British Businesswoman Awards celebrate women who are changing how business works in the UK. These awards recognize business leaders, mentors, role models and inspiring women.
These women build and lead businesses, operating across many economic sectors.