2026 Finalist – Iz Durose

For Iz Durose, art is not just about what happens on the canvas, it’s about the people who gather around it.

Iz is an artist and founder of Pot Bound, a […]

2026 Finalist – Dr Ruth Oshikanlu MBE

Some leaders transform systems. Others transform lives. Dr Ruth Oshikanlu MBE has spent nearly three decades doing both.

A nurse, midwife and health visitor, Ruth has dedicated her career to standing alongside […]

2026 Finalist – Kate Blakemore

Kate Blakemore is a passionate community leader, advocate and changemaker dedicated to improving the health, wellbeing and opportunities of women and girls. As the founder and CEO of Her-Place Charitable Trust, she […]

2026 Finalist – Nicky Wake

Nicky Wake is a serial entrepreneur and founder who turns overlooked problems into scalable, purpose-driven businesses.

She began her entrepreneurial journey over 20 years ago by founding Don’t Panic Events, an international B2B events […]

2026 Finalists Announced

 Full list of the Finalists is available on the Home page.

Heartfelt thanks to our independent judges for crafting yet another inspiring shortlist. From businesses reinventing dating to supporting vulnerable refugee communities in Lebanon; […]

Before the fireworks herald in 2026, there are still 36 hours left to nominate for the 2026 Inspiring Women Awards.

If its been on your to do list for months, […]

“I am on the train home from the Inspiring Women Awards, full of all the best feelings of gratitude, appreciation, joy, love, fun and of course inspiration!”

Kate, a 2025 Finalist, quite literally got the audience to […]

” Finding out I had been nominated for an Inspiring Women Award felt amazing , I didn’t know what to expect on the day of the event and I certainly didn’t expect I would be leaving with an award.

From start to finish at the awards ceremony you […]

“Thank you once again for such a beautiful and unforgettable day — it was truly a spectacular event, and I feel so grateful to have been part of it. I am extremely honoured to be recognized for the hard work and dedication I’ve […]

For a few hours on 24th November, we will be revelling in Dollyisms with a double act that will certainly bring a smile to your face. Cheshire Life editor, Joanne Goodwin will be in conversation with ‘What would Dolly do?’ author Suzan Holder.

Be prepared to learn what […]