From a small lunch to raise money for a charity 20 years ago, to becoming a highly respected event in the North West calendar, these Awards are themselves an inspiring story. They reflect the vision of the founder whose two aims were to fund raise to help improve the lives of others and to recognise the outstanding contribution of the women in the North West. Thousands of pounds have been donated to charity every year, giving back to society. The uplifting effect on the hundreds of women nominated is remarkable - the Awards give the public the chance to say thank you and well done to those they consider make a difference to their own lives and the lives of others.