The managing director of a waste disposal firm has won an award for her work as a businesswoman.

Jacqueline O’Donovan, managing director of O’Donovan Waste Disposal in Markfield Road, Tottenham, won Family Business Director of the Year.

The award was presented to her by the Institute of Directors at their London and South Director of the Year awards at a venue in Pall Mall, central London.

Ms O’Donovan said: “I am thrilled to have been presented with this award. The Institute of Directors is such a prestigious organisation and I am delighted to be recognised amongst my peers.

“This is one of the most respected honours to achieve at a personal level in business and I am delighted that my commitment to improving standards, safety and training has been acknowledged.”