Prima Cura Training Celebrates Our Steph with a Big Win at Biz Women Awards 2025!
Blog authorised & published by Stephanie Austin – Founder, Owner & Lead Trainer at Prima Cura Training
Reviewed: 23rd February 2026
Some moments in business make you pause.
Not because of the trophy. Not because of the photo opportunity. But because you remember the early mornings, the late nights, the spreadsheets, the coffee, the self-doubt, the quiet graft that nobody sees.
In 2025, our founder and lead trainer, Stephanie Austin, was named Health & Wellbeing Leader of the Year at the Biz Women Awards.
And yes, we’re incredibly proud. But this isn’t just about winning an award. It’s about what it represents.
What the Biz Women Awards Recognise
The Biz Women Awards celebrate women in business across the UK who are making a genuine impact in their sectors and communities.
This isn’t a “who shouts the loudest online” competition. Finalists are assessed on:
- Business growth
- Leadership
- Community impact
- Professional standards
- Contribution to their sector
Steph was nominated and shortlisted for her work in first aid, health and social care, and workplace safety training, and for building Prima Cura Training into a trusted provider across the UK.
You can read her post-award interview, published by BizWomen, here.
Why This Matters (Beyond the Trophy)
Awards are lovely. Validation feels good. But in training, credibility matters more than applause.
Over 25 years in health and social care.
Nearly 20 years teaching first aid.
More than 15 years of delivering professional training full-time.
That experience translates into:
- Up-to-date, evidence-based content
- Training aligned with UK guidance and legislation
- A strong focus on compliance and quality assurance
- Practical learning that sticks
If you’ve ever attended one of our courses, you’ll know it’s not about reading slides. It’s about understanding why we do what we do.
Real Impact, Not Just Recognition
Prima Cura Training works with:
- Corporate workplaces
- Care providers
- Schools and education settings
- Individual employers & PAs funded through Direct Payments and CHC
Our courses align with guidance from bodies such as:
Winning Health & Wellbeing Leader of the Year reflects not just business growth, but the consistent commitment to safe, compliant, and compassionate practice.
Leadership in Health & Wellbeing Training
Steph’s approach has always been simple:
Keep it human.
Keep it practical.
Keep it evidence-based.
From delivering CPR updates following new guidance from the Resuscitation Council UK to supporting care providers preparing for CQC inspection, the focus has never changed.
Training should build confidence. Not anxiety.
And that’s what this award recognised.
Community, Collaboration & Growth
This win also reflects the wider community around Prima Cura Training.
Clients who trust us year after year.
Learners who recommend us.
Associate trainers who uphold the same high standards.
Professional networks across the North West.
Awards may have one name attached to them, but sustainable businesses are never built alone.
Looking Ahead
The trophy sits on the shelf.
The real work continues in training rooms across Greater Manchester, the North West and nationwide.
Every course delivered.
Every learner is supported.
Every workplace is made safer.
That’s the bit that really matters.
And yes, we’ll quietly celebrate the win along the way.
Prima Cura Training is subject to annual external quality assurance by awarding organisations and professional bodies, ensuring all training meets current UK standards and regulatory expectations.
This article is written for informational purposes and reflects publicly verifiable award recognition and current UK guidance at the time of publication.
