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Our Achievements
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Finalist - Women in Ethical Business Awards 2009
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Finalist - Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2009
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Finalist - Observer Ethical Awards 2009
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University of Essex Alumnus of the Year 2009
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Winner - Make your Mark Entrepreneur with a Conscience 2008
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Winner - The Hatty Award 2008
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Winner - Re:People and Re:Business Award in the Re:Fashion awards, the world's first awards dedicated to ethical fashion.
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Winner - Commitment to the Community Award in the Derbyshire Business Awards 2008.
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Winner - FSB British Small Business Champions Ethical Award 2007
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Winner - East Midlands Region Edge award 2007 which recognises employers who have provided outstanding learning opportunities for young people.
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Winner - Country Living Enterprising Rural Women Award 2006 Country Living editor Suzy Smith said “These awards celebrate the ingenuity and drive of women who have brought real benefit to their local communities. In Carry’s case, her business has completely changed the fortune of a number of poor rural communities in South America as well. Add to this the green credentials of her products and Carry’s company, Pachacuti, becomes the personification of everything that Country Living espouses".
In 2007 Carry was invited to Buckingham Palace on 14th February in recognition of her significant contribution to UK business. As well as talking to The Queen, the royal line-up included the Princess Royal, the Duchess of Cornwall, the Countess of Wessex and The Duchess of Gloucester. The reception was held to recognise the achievements of the UK's top 200 businesswomen who have made it to the top by their own efforts. Other guests included Jacqueline Gold, founder of Ann Summers, Cath Kidston and Sharon Osbourne.
Passion, principles and perseverance have helped Carry Somers take Pachacuti from strength to strength and has made a significant contribution to improving the lives of hundreds of artisans in the Andes of South America.