to Sustainable Fashion at Source Awards, House of Lords 2011 Winner – Best Practice in Sustainable Luxury in Latin America,] Fashion & Accessories 2011 Winner – Observer Ethical Award category 'Fashion & Accessories' 2011 Big Tick Award & 'Highly Commended' – Small Company of the Year category, National Awards for Excellence 2009 The University of Essex named Somers Alumnus of the Year 2009. 2008 Winner of The Hat Life Magazine Hatty Award for significant contribution to the headwear industry. 2007 Invited to meet the Queen at Buckingham Palace on 14 February in "recognition of her significant contribution to UK business". 2007 Winner of the FSB British Small Business Champions Ethical Award; interviewed on BBC Radio 4s Woman's Hour 2006 Winner of the award for the best growing business in the Country Living Enterprising Rural Women Award which recognises excellence in rural-based businesses. See also Ethical consumerism Social entrepreneur Social enterprise References External links Fashion Revolution Pachacuti 1966 births Living people Alumni of the University of Essex People from Seaton, Devon English businesspeople in fashion