An Indian food columnist and TV chef from Dorset has been named Influential Woman of The Year and a national awards ceremony.

Sarah Ali Choudhury scooped the award at The Venus Award National Finals, which took place at the Audleys Wood Hotel in Basingstoke.

Sarah won Influential Woman of The Year at The Dorset Awards back in November and has now gone on to win nationally, coming out on top against all the other regions.

The national win has been the cherry on top on what has been a great year for the popular Indian chef, proving once again the influence she has both regionally and nationally.

The Venus Awards applauds and rewards working women to celebrate their achievements. Considered the “Working Women’s Oscars”, Sarah was perfectly positioned to win this award as she is not only a figurehead for women in business but is also the youngest Asian woman to run her own restaurant at the age of just 20.

“Words cannot describe what it feels like to be a national winner for Influential Woman," says Sarah.

"It has been a phenomenal experience to be a part of what the Venus Awards and Tara Howard has designed. This incredible platform for women allows them to showcase themselves and progress to unlimited heights

"Thank you to Martin White and the team from Sandown Mercedes Benz of Poole for their continuous support as sponsors for my category. I urge women in business to get involved and become leaders in your field.”