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Somerset Business Precious Thoughts Wins Gold at the Business Women Unltd Shining Star Awards

Wednesday 8th July, 2026

Taunton, Somerset – Precious Thoughts is celebrating after being awarded Gold at the prestigious Business Women Unltd Shining Star Awards, recognising the business’s commitment to helping people preserve their life stories and leave a lasting legacy for their loved ones.

The Gold Award was presented by Debbie Gilbert, founder of Business Women Unltd. Winners were selected by an independent panel of judges, recognising businesses that demonstrate excellence, innovation and outstanding impact.

Founded by Elaine Lomas, Precious Thoughts offers a unique and compassionate service that enables people to record their own life stories, personal messages, eulogies and treasured memories. These recordings provide families with an enduring keepsake, ensuring that future generations can hear their loved one’s voice, stories and reflections.

The award is a significant milestone for Precious Thoughts and recognises the care, compassion and dedication that underpin the business.

Elaine Lomas, who leads Precious Thoughts, said:

We are absolutely delighted to receive this Gold Award. To have our work recognised by an independent panel of judges makes this achievement even more meaningful.

At Precious Thoughts, we believe every life has a story worth preserving. Helping people leave behind their voice, their memories and their personal messages for loved ones is a privilege, and this award reflects the importance of that mission.

We are incredibly grateful to Business Women Unltd, Debbie Gilbert and the independent judges for this wonderful recognition. We hope this award encourages more people to think about the legacy they would like to leave for those they love. We send our heartfelt congratulations to all the other winners.

Precious Thoughts continues to support individuals and families across the UK by preserving personal stories, memories and messages that become treasured gifts for future generations.

For further information, interviews or photographs, please contact:

The Precious Thoughts Group Ltd. www.preciousthoughts.co.uk

info@preciousthoughts.co.uk 07791 895425

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