2022 Inspiring Young Woman Award Winner – Amanda Kelly
“As she grows, she immediately finds ways to give back to others so that they can grow too. From being a literal supporting arm, to being a voice that can be heard when others are [...]
Sponsor Hall Brown LLP looking forward to the Awards
Inspiring Women Awards & Hall Brown Family Law Hall Brown are proud to sponsor and support the Inspiring Women Awards (IWA) 2022 once again. Hall Brown launched their family law business back in 2016, choosing [...]
2022 Inspiring Women Awards Finalist
Concluding our series of pen portraits of the 2022 finalists, we introduce you to: Beckie Taylor “She is a true believer in people, instilling the vision that anyone can reach their potential and it [...]
2022 Inspiring Women Awards Finalist
Continuing our series of pen portraits of the 2022 finalists, this week we introduce you to: Sally Carr MBE Sally Carr grew up with many labels – and not the designer kind. ‘Romani gypsy’, ‘young [...]
2022 Inspiring Women Awards Finalist
Continuing our series of pen portraits of the 2022 finalists, this week we introduce you to: Sheona Southern “The last two years would test any business leader, but Sheona has been a ‘force majeure’ and [...]
2022 Inspiring Women Awards Finalist
Continuing our series of pen portraits of the 2022 finalists, this week we introduce you to: Victoria Knight "Her passion for and absolute commitment to increasing the breadth of opportunities for women in the industry [...]
2022 inspiring Women Award Finalist
Continuing our series of pen portraits of the 2022 finalists, this week we introduce you to: Assura PLC (During the pandemic) “Whether it is bringing vacant spaces into use to help with respiratory care and [...]
2022 Inspiring Women Award Finalists
Continuing our series of pen portraits of the 2022 finalists, this week we introduce you to: Ema Wilkes Food poverty may not be anything new, but the rising number of struggling families and Marcus Rashford’s [...]
2022 Inspiring Women Finalists
Continuing our series of pen portraits of the 2022 finalists, this week we introduce you to: Jennifer Greenan ‘We all have children that we’re trying to create a better future for – not just in [...]
2022 Inspiring Women Award Finalists
Continuing our series of pen portraits of the 2022 finalists, this week we introduce you to: Sahira Irshad The strength of a mother is second to none. In 2018, Sahira founded the organisation Mums United, [...]
2022 Inspiring Women Finalists
Continuing our series of pen portraits of the 2022 finalists, this week we introduce you to: Laura Pomfret & Holly Holland “We are changing the narrative when it comes to females and personal finance, and [...]
2022 Inspiring Women Award Finalists
Continuing our series of pen portraits of the 2022 finalists, this week we introduce you to: Valerie Naidoo “Enabling 2 million Females by 2030” A bold statement from a bold woman. Valerie Naidoo has enjoyed [...]
The fabulous Rowetta joins us on 22.05.2022
“Oh, that voice! Rowetta’s story is as full-throttle as her act, and includes an assassinated politician father, teenage parenthood and The X Factor.” ( The Gentlewoman). Add Movie Star (24 Hour Party People), her singing sampled [...]
2022 Inspiring Women Award Finalists
Continuing our series of pen portraits of the 2022 finalists, this week we introduce you to: Lou Cordwell OBE "We want to be judged by the work, not turnover. Are we a profitable business? [...]
2022 Inspiring Women Awards Finalists
Continuing our series of pen portraits of the 2022 finalists, this week we introduce you to: Lance Corporal Natasha Day “Things are changing for women in the Armed Forces, and there is no longer a [...]
2022 Inspiring Women Award Finalists
Continuing our series of pen portraits of the 2022 finalists, this week we introduce you to: Dr Omon Imohi This award winning GP (GP of the Year, North West Faculty, Royal College of General Practitioners [...]
2022 Inspiring Women Award Finalists
Starting our series of pen portraits of the 2022 finalists, this week we introduce you to: Lucy Nicholson If you have ever bought a funny card or item of stationery from Selfridges or Moonpig; T.K.Maxx [...]
BBC Radio Manchester promotes 2022 Awards with inspiring stories week.
Our thanks to sponsors, BBC Radio Manchester for featuring three stories last week, promoting the Inspiring Women Awards. Speaking on the Mike Sweeney show across the week were: Miss Kick founder and 2021 Inspiring [...]
30th Inspiring Women Awards Launches
Celebrating the return of live events, the 30th Inspiring Women Awards were launched in style at the Chocolate Cafe, Cocoa Cabana. The Laughter Lunch made a welcome return to the IWA calendar with comedian Allyson [...]
New categories and going global
New categories & going global for 2022 In 2022 we will be celebrating 30 years of recognising female talent, determination, compassion and trailblazing. We will also be going global by opening up the Here come the [...]
2020/2021 Finalist: Denise Barrett-Baxendale
Completing our series of pen portraits of our 2020/2021 finalists, this week we introduce you to: Professor Denise Barrett-Baxendale MBE DL, EdD, MBA, BA (Hons), FRSA. Denise is the Chief Executive Officer and Director of [...]
2020/2021 Finalist: Jade Kilduff
Continuing our series of pen portraits of our 2020/2021 finalists, this week we introduce you to: Jade Kilduff. Jade is an extraordinary young woman with a huge heart. When Jade was 17, she started a [...]
2020/2021 Finalist Lucy Danger
Continuing our series of pen portraits of our 2020/2021 finalists, this week we introduce you to: Lucy Danger. Lucy Danger has skilfully driven the EMERGE Group from its inception in 1996, as a voluntary pressure [...]
2020/2021 Finalist: Karen Campbell-Williams
Continuing our series of pen portraits of our 2020/2021 finalists, this week we introduce you to: Karen Campbell-Williams. The art of balancing is the secret of Karen's success Karen was born and brought up in [...]
2020/2021 Finalist Allison Woods
Continuing our series of pen portraits of our 2020/2021 finalists, this week we introduce you to: Detective Chief Inspector Allison Woods. Allison has been breaking down barriers and smashing glass ceilings since she first joined [...]
2020/2021 Finalist Emma Buckley
Continuing our series of pen portraits of our 2020/2021 finalists, this week we introduce you to: Emma Buckley. Albert Einstein once said, “If the bee disappears from the surface of the earth, man would have [...]
2020/2021 Finalist: Claire-Marie Boggiano
Continuing our series of pen portraits of our 2020/2021 finalists, this week we introduce you to: Claire-Marie Boggiano. One of Claire-Marie’s many mantras is ‘there’s more than one way to skin a cat!’ which gives [...]
2020/2021 Finalist: Grace Vella
Continuing our series of pen portraits of our 2020/2021 finalists, this week we introduce you to: Grace Vella. Some might say Grace Vella has chosen a career field ripe with sexism and homophobia. Born into [...]
2020/2021 Finalist: Maggie Oliver
Continuing our series of pen portraits of our 2020/2021 finalists, this week we introduce you to: Maggie Oliver. Maggie Oliver is perhaps best known as the “Detective turned Whistleblower” who resigned from Greater Manchester Police [...]
2020/2021 Finalist: Sarwat Jaleel
Continuing our series of pen portraits of our 2020/2021 finalists, this week we introduce you to: Sarwat Jaleel. It was an extended hospital stay and a small bar of soap that was the catalyst for [...]
2020/2021 Finalist: Marie McCourt
Over March & April 2021 we will be publishing pen portraits of the Finalists attending the Inspiring Women Awards Lunch on 14th May 2021. Marie McCourt. It’s been 33 years since Marie McCourt’s life [...]
Jacqueline Hughes Lundy Awarded the WIN Manchester Inspiring Women Worldwide Award
In its third year recognising outstanding women at the Annual WIN Manchester Event, the WIN Manchester Inspiring Women Worldwide Award was this year granted to Jacqueline Hughes Lundy. Each year, WIN honours distinguished women for [...]