Celebrating Vanessa Ford – Highly Recommended Female Entrepreneur of the Year 2025

We are thrilled to share some exciting news here at Sense Sensory!

Our founder and director, Vanessa, has been recognised in the Small Business Awards for Female Entrepreneur of the Year 2025, reaching the finals and being awarded the prestigious title of “Highly Recommended.”

This recognition is a meaningful milestone, one that reflects Vanessa’s dedication, passion and unwavering commitment to creating high-quality sensory resources that truly make a difference to children, families, schools and therapeutic settings all over the country.

Being selected as a finalist in such a competitive category is an achievement in itself. To then be named Highly Recommended places Vanessa among an exceptional group of female business leaders who are innovating, inspiring and making a real impact in their fields.

For Vanessa, this recognition isn’t just about business success, it’s about the journey of building Sense Sensory from an idea into a trusted brand that supports learning, wellbeing, inclusion and development.

From thoughtfully designed products to carefully curated resources, every element of Sense Sensory reflects Vanessa’s genuine passion for helping others through the power of sensory experience.

While just missing out on the top spot, being “Highly Recommended” is something to be incredibly proud of and we certainly are!

This achievement belongs not only to Vanessa, but to everyone who has supported Sense Sensory along the way. All customers, partners, collaborators and the wonderful community who believe in the value of sensory learning.

Here’s to celebrating this fantastic recognition and to many more milestones ahead for Vanessa and the team at Sense Sensory!