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DE&S staff named as finalists for Women in Defence Awards 2023

DE&S is proud to have three finalists in the Women in Defence Awards 2023: Jo Osburn-Hughes, Lisa Hodge and Pauline Lewis. Independent not-for-profit Women in Defence UK aims to stimulate positive change throughout Defence

Land Domain Chief Operating Officer Jo is a finalist for the Equity of Opportunity Award. She said: “I am absolutely thrilled and humbled to have made it to the finals and many congratulations to Lisa and Pauline. I am committed to challenging myself and others to build a more inclusive community. I’m proud of the progress we have made and excited about the opportunities ahead of us.”

Ships Support Senior Commercial Officer Lisa is down to the final three of the Inspirational Award. The co-chair and co-founder of the Defence Dyslexia Network said: “I am so proud of what I have achieved within the Defence Dyslexia Network. Giving people the much-needed support through their dyslexic journey is critical to ensuring they can thrive with dyslexia.”

Having worked for the MOD for 52 years, Ships Senior Inventory Manager Pauline is in the running for the Outstanding Contribution Award. She said: “I am stunned to have been selected as a finalist... I have an extremely busy role, which I have loved. This recognition has extra special meaning to me as I plan to retire next April, so to leave with a finalist nomination makes me very proud.”