The 2026 Inspiring Women Awards Films Are Now Live

The stories. The inspiration. The unforgettable moments and of course, the mangling of Macbeth. 

 The films from the 2026 Inspiring […]

The winners of the 2026 Inspiring Women Awards have been announced and what an extraordinary celebration it was.

“There are rooms you walk out of and IMMEDIATELY want to tell someone about it. This was one of them, smile on my face […]

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“Thank you so much for supporting Smart Works Greater Manchester through the donation drive at the Inspiring Women Awards. This event will provide a fantastic opportunity for us to receive much needed donations, whilst also raising awareness of our […]

We are deeply saddened by the news this weekend, of Bana Gora’s sudden and unexpected death. Our sympathies go to her family, […]

Last chance to be part of something truly inspiring!

Tickets for the 34th Inspiring Women Awards are almost gone, don’t miss your opportunity to celebrate 17 incredible women making a real impact.

And lets not forget the iconic opening film. This year we will be celebrating

Most awards celebrate winners, we celebrate stories.

At the Inspiring Women Awards Lunch, something very different happens before a single winner is announced. Every finalist is personally interviewed and given the space to share their journey – in their own words.

2026 Finalist – She Leads for Legacy

Building Power, Representation, and the Future of Leadership

What if leadership truly reflected the diversity of the communities it serves? For Sharon Amesu and her daughter Afiya Amesu, that question became the foundation […]

2026 Finalist – Kerrie Rimmer

Kerrie proved that even the deepest loss can inspire lasting hope.

When Kerrie Rimmer lost her young son Max in a tragic accident, her world shattered. Instead of allowing grief to define her future, […]

2026 Finalist – Lucy Hope

From international singer to women’s health innovator with a  mission to revolutionise menstrual health through science.

Lucy is the founder of The Daughters of Mars, a pioneering women’s health […]

2026 Finalist – Milly Peel

It began with a rainbow umbrella and a park bench.

Sometimes the most powerful movements begin with the simplest acts of kindness. For Milly Peel, that moment came during the pandemic when she sat […]