A businesswoman from St Albans is celebrating after winning the Best New Business 2015 award.
Ravneet Bermi, who owns Puddle Ducks West Hertfordshrie, Luton and Dunstable, received the prize at the Federation of Small Business Awards ceremony on in Sawbridgeworth.
Ms Bermi teaches babies and children how to swim and her passion for teaching began when took her eldest daughter to baby swimming classes.
She said: "I am humbled and grateful to receive this award, what an accolade. It is truly incredible to see my little business grow in terms of numbers, staff and pools within such a short time."
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