A LUXURY themed children’s party venue has won a monthly award after its founder impressed judges with her passion and business acumen.

Party Dreamz, based at Milnsbridge, was named Business of the Month in the award scheme run by Huddersfield law firm Eaton Smith in conjunction with the Mid Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce and UKTI.

In 2008, following the birth of her second child, the company’s director Susan Adams identified a big gap in the market for a high quality children’s party venue.

With no experience of business and after much research, self-education and hard work to secure finance, she acquired and refurbished a suitable property and opened for business in July, 2010.

The venue attracts customers from across West Yorkshire and offers hassle-free children and teen parties in three private themed party rooms. The parties combine role play and fantasy with exciting party games, craft activities, music and dancing.

All staff and entertainers are experienced, fully trained and CRB checked to provide a safe and happy environment.

The judges were impressed by the passion that Mrs Adams has for her business and the drive and dedication she showed in making it a successful venture.

They were also impressed that she had secured funding both from Lloyds TSB and Business Link and had diversified to work with Kirklees Council’s School Resource Service to develop the venue as an interactive learning resource which schools can visit to enhance the learning experience of their pupils by bringing the curriculum to life.

It was also noted that Mrs Adams has contributed to the local business community by creating links with other suppliers in relation to celebration cakes and photography services as well as providing employment and fundraising for the Forget Me Not Children’s Hospice.

Said Susan: “My husband, Morris and I have worked really hard over the past few years to create an innovative party experience that will change parents’ perceptions and expectations of children’s parties.”

She added: “I believe that this award makes us the only award winning children and teen party venue in Huddersfield and that is an achievement we are truly proud of.”

The Business of the Month Award is open to firms across Kirklees, Calderdale and Wakefield. Contact Ian Greenwood at Eaton Smith on 01484 821389