The Women’s Awards 2020

if you didn’t watch it, you missed an amazing night of celebration and glamour again this year. even though we had to change from a face to face event to one online, the usual prestige and sparkle were definitely in place.

The Women’s awards 2020 were hosted by Official Host rupal rajani, with her co-host dave andrews.

in her speech, Founder sandra Pollock reflected on a year marked by a series of transformational changes that will impact on our lives for years to come. The covid-19 pandemic and the killing of George Floyd in the Us that brought together people from across the globe in support of people with black and brown skin in recognition of the injustices they face.

The Women’s awards came out of a need to recognise the gender imbalance and diversity, and continues to distinguish women across all races, cultures, ethnicities, and any element used to lower the value of women.

“it is absolutely possible to promote the recognition and celebration of women or any other group, whilst ensuring the continued value of all other groups, cultures and individuals. The two are not exclusive.” sandra Pollock. Feedback from the online awards presentation has been tremendous.

“The best awards ceremony i’ve seen so far.” P. F. “it was a fabulous night, so smooth and professional, thank you sandra for a great night.” c.B-r.

“What an incredible evening! so well done - presented with warmth and humour - so, so proud to have been sharing a screen with all those remarkable women, (and bonus my children got to enjoy it too!) thank you so much for doing this!” l. B.

“it was like watching the Grammys.” H.a.

“Well done to sandra Pollock ma on The Women’s awards 2020 fantastic night last night.

There were so many fantastic nominees, finalists, and winners.” B. P.

We could go on…

sandra also announced the appointment of the Women’s awards – east midlands first ever Patron, carol leeming mBe. The night was shared by performances from local artists mellow Baku, mia and The moon, Jersey Budd, the cosmopolitan ensemble, and poetry from carol leeming mBe who was commissioned in 2018 to write a poem for the emWa. But the biggest contributors of the night were the hundreds of viewers who joined to watched the event, dressed up, shared photos of themselves, their dinner, glasses of bubbly and celebration activities with their work colleagues, friends and families. all making it a night to be remembered. You can see some of these photos on our website gallery. Huge thanks and appreciation go out to all our amazing sponsors, starting with our Headline sponsor creative direction, who are also responsible for the rebranding of the awards and bespoke new website. Other sponsors include smilin Occasions, the Finance lab, cosy direct, light Up creative, dluxe magazine, dare to diva, and many others.

• Female Entrepreneur of the Year Award 2020 (sponsored by Finance lab)

WINNER: Carla Garey ¦ Finalist: sam rathling • Outstanding Woman in Professional Services Award 2020 (sponsored by arbonne)

WINNER: Bhumika Parmar ¦ Finalist: lindsey atterbury

• Outstanding Senior Female Executive Award 2020 (sponsored by sandra Pollock)

WINNER: Liz Clarke ¦ Finalist: anne ashman

• Outstanding Female Leader in a Market Town Award 2020 (sponsored by Women in management UK)

WINNER: Lucy Stephenson ¦ Finalist: Jenny cross

• Outstanding BAME Female Leader of the Year Award 2020 (sponsored by dare to diva)

WINNER: Pamela Campbell-Morris ¦ Finalist: Khudeja amer-sharif

• Outstanding Woman in Arts, Media & Music Award 2020 (sponsored by dluxe magazine)

WINNER: Laura Wilkinson ¦ Finalist: Jane Hearst

• Inspirational Male Supporting Female Leaders Award 2020 (sponsored by Open mind Training & development ltd)

WINNER: Simon Cole ¦ Finalist: Tom Bates

• East Midlands Inspirational Female Leader 2020 (sponsored by creative direction)

WINNER: Albey Law-Smith

The final exciting element of the night was the outside broadcast that took us to the home of the Winner of the Women’s awards – east midlands inspirational Female leader of the Year 2020. albey law-smith was surprised live at her home, and what fun that was. Here is the list of all the Runner ups and Winners:

• Outstanding Woman in Care Services Award 2020 (sponsored by Uppingham First)

WINNER: Joanne Warren ¦ Finalist: amy Thornton

Outstanding Woman in Education Award 2020 (sponsored by cosy direct)

WINNER: Albey Law-Smith ¦ Finalist: arran roby Kaur stirton

• Outstanding Woman in Science, Technology, Engineering &

Mathematics (STEM) Award 2020 (sponsored by corporate motion)

WINNER: Martha Clokie ¦ Finalist: dr sarah casewell

• Outstanding Woman of Community Impact – Charity &

Voluntary Award 2020 (sponsored by inspiring You cic)

WINNER: Lorraine Lewis ¦ Finalist: Khudeja amer-sharif

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