Westbury businesswoman lands national dyslexia award

A young businesswoman from Westbury has won a national award recognising the achievements of people with dyslexia.

Alicia Renton won the Young Entrepreneur 16-21 Award at the Dyslexia Awards in Telford on Saturday 17th October, with judges praising her resilience and determination in building a business while living with dyslexia.

Growing up in Westbury, Alicia took part in several Dilton Marsh pantomimes and won the Individual Arts Award at the Westbury Youth Awards in 2018.

She graduated from University of Chichester Conservatoire before launching her own business, Second Star Princess Parties, which creates character entertainment experiences for children and families.

Judges praised her ‘resilience, entrepreneurial initiative and determination to turn her passion into business’.

Awards founder and dyslexia champion Elizabeth Wilkinson MBE, who operates as the Dyslexic Dyslexia Consultant, congratulated the winners and praised the range of finalists.

She said, “It has been an absolute pleasure to meet and see so many talented dyslexic individuals celebrated. Our awards ceremonies are always a special event for us to get together, meet with incredible people and mark amazing achievements. A massive congratulations to all of the winners and finalists.”