NOMINATIONS are now being sought for the NatWest everywoman Awards, 2004.

The awards, now in their second year, celebrate the successes of the UK's one million businesses owned by women.

They are designed to highlight the efforts and achievements of all women entrepreneurs, recognising that they often succeed under tough circumstances.

They reward not only those who have achieved significant success, but also those who have overcome adversity, such as financial constraints or social disadvantages, yet have striven with determination and passion.

They also aim to inspire more women to venture into business.

There are four categories: The Artemis Award (aged up to 21), the Demeter Award (aged 22-35), the Athena Award (aged 36-49), and the Hera Award (aged 50-plus). There is also an overall award, the NatWest everywoman Award.

Maxine Benson and Karen Gill, founders of Everywoman Ltd, which provides resources and services to support women business owners as they start, run and grow their businesses, said: "Our aim is to give women from all areas of the country and all social backgrounds the confidence to start a new business and succeed.

"By celebrating the achievements of those who have used their determination, drive and enthusiasm to achieve their ambitions, often in the face of adversity, we hope to encourage more and more women into entrepreneurship."

The awards are open to all women business owners in the UK. Nominations close on September 6.

This year they will support Refuge, a charity dedicated to providing emergency accommodation and emotional and practical support for women and children who experience domestic violence.

The presentation ceremony takes place in London on December 8.

For more information log on to www.everywoman.co.uk.

DOCTOR of chiropody Elisabeth Loeng will speak to Salisbury business networking club Ambassadors at its meeting on September 3.

Ms Loeng, who graduated from Bournemouth's Anglo-European Chiropractic College in 2002, works as an associate at the Afon House Chiropractic Clinic, in Rollestone Street, Salisbury.

She treats patients with any type of joint or muscular pain or headache and specialises in the treatment of babies and children, problems during pregnancy and after childbirth.

She will explain how and why chiropractic treatment helps problems such as low back pain, sciatica, neck pain and headache, shoulder problems, sports injuries and common paediatric complaints such as colic, earache, feeding and sleeping difficulties.