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West Country Women Awards 2023 Ladies and Gentlemen, it’s time to celebrate the inspirational women of the West Country! The West Country Women Awards recognises the hard working and dedicated women who have made a significant impact in their fields across Devon, Cornwall, Somerset and Dorset. From business and education to community service and personal challenges and adversities these women are the epitome of excellence.
Go South West are huge supporters of the West Country Women Community and are the headline sponsors again this year along with a plethora of outstanding support from companies and organisations across the West Country: MSubs Ltd:
Women in STEM
This prestigious project is a true celebration of female empowerment, serving as a platform to showcase the incredible achievements of women and to inspire future generations.
Real Ideas:
Women in Tech
LHC Design:
Green Business
The West Country Women Awards are a community interest company, set up to honour the trailblazers, innovators, and changemakers who have made a difference across our peninsular.
The Plymouth Charter:
Diversity and Equality
Last year Alexis Bowater OBE and Tess Stuber set about planning the West Country Women Awards and said on the 4th May, “May the forth be with you”... and it was.
Womble Bond Dickinson: Employee of the Year
The Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner for Devon and Cornwall: Combating Violence Against Women and Girls Continuum:
Entrepreneur of the Year
Michael Spiers Jewellers:
Phoenix Award
With 15 categories ranging from Employee of the Year to the Phoenix award and special awards for women working to combat violence against women and girls.
Somerset Council:
Small Business of the Year
Genius PR & Events:
Best Supporting Act
The West Country Women Awards is totally unique to any other in the country. Last year there were more than 1200 nominations in the first 8 weeks of opening and at the semi finalist announcement they saw 6 women from each category announced by their respective sponsors.
The Franchise Consultant: Inspirational Leader
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Ian Williams:
Property & Construction
Lifeworks:
Women in Charity
Inns of Cornwall:
Food & Drink