The Women's Awards

And that's a wrap! A HUGE thank you to all of our nominees, winners, sponsors, champions and guests for making The Women's Awards 2024 a truly special event - and a well-deserved congratulations to those who came away with an award! ⭐ 🎶 Special thanks to Tian Mhende at Stack House for producing the wonderful song in this video in recognition of the event. It truly encapsulates what The Women's Awards is all about 💜 Sandra Pollock OBE MA | Leanne Bonner-Cooke MBE LBC Mentoring Ltd | Sanjay Foods | IXL Events Centre | Creative Direction | All Video Productions Ltd | Smilin Occasionz | Open Mind Training & Development Ltd | SHINE Together CIC | Wesley Hall Community Centre | Inclusive Awards | Inclusive Companies | Nucleus HR | Freeman Clarke | ELIZABETH HAYES & ASSOCIATES LIMITED | AGR Law Ltd | BP Legal Solicitors | De Montfort University | Everards of Leicestershire | Loughborough University | Ameera Laher | Strive with SanaMente #TheWomensAwards #WomensAwards #UKAwards #FemaleSuccess

“It was an evening celebrating what women can achieve, many times despite obstacles and hardships, but always with the support of other women. I was staggered to be awarded the trophy in my category, it was such a humbling night and I was in awe of the inspirational ladies there.” - Tilley Bancroft, Outstanding Woman with Community Impact, East Midlands, 2024 Hearing feedback like this from our wonderful attendees is exactly why The Women’s Awards is such a unique and special event 💜 In this photo: our Women’s Awards Winners: 🌟 Alexandra Jackson Sandra Golding Shelley Smith Sara Chambers Ross Tilley Bancroft Helen Massy Natalie Wadley Teresa Waldron Chloe Anne H. Clare Squires Tracy Goodyear FCCT FRSA Jenny Cross Natasha Broomfield-Reid Meena Kumari Sharon Thompson, JP Bhumika Parmar Sana Saddique Manjit Atwal QPM Asma Nafees Sue Tilley Lorraine Baillie Vicky Goosey-Tolfrey Beverley #TheWomensAwards #WomensAwards #UKAwards #FemaleSuccess

We can’t believe it’s already been 4 weeks since The Women's Awards! Looking back on the event, it’s been a true joy to hear some of our guests share their positive experiences: “This award means so much to me as it celebrates not just my efforts, but the dedication and passion of so many women in public services. It was empowering to spend the evening celebrating the achievements of so many inspirational women across various sectors. Thank you for creating such a beautiful space of female empowerment” - Asma Nafees, Outstanding Woman in Public Services, West Midlands 2024 Who’s ready for The Women’s Awards 2025? 🎉 In this photo: Asma Nafees & Ru Barnett (SHINE Together CIC Sponsor.) #TheWomensAwards #WomensAchievements

If you attended this year's The Women's Awards celebration, we'd love to hear your feedback! Please complete our short survey via the link below. You also have the chance to feature on our website and social media channels by taking part in a short video testimonial 📽 Complete the survey here: subscribepage.io/4cH1M3 ------------------------------ Sandra Pollock OBE MA | Leanne Bonner-Cooke MBE LBC Mentoring Ltd | Sanjay Foods | IXL Events Centre | Creative Direction | All Video Productions Ltd | Smilin Occasionz | Open Mind Training & Development Ltd | SHINE Together CIC | Wesley Hall Community Centre | Inclusive Awards | Inclusive Companies | Nucleus HR | Freeman Clarke | ELIZABETH HAYES & ASSOCIATES LIMITED | AGR Law Ltd | BP Legal Solicitors | De Montfort University | Everards of Leicestershire | Loughborough University | Ameera Laher | Strive with SanaMente | Dallas Burston Polo Club (IXL Events Ltd) #TheWomensAwards

In the midst of a busy week celebrating #blackhistorymonth and meeting with our Penna Aspirant Chief Exec Cohort I had the pleasure of being presented with The Women's Awards Lifetime Achievement for Senior Leadership by the wonderful and inspiring founder of the awards Sandra Pollock OBE MA. The Women's Awards celebrate leadership across sectors, levels, cultures and communities and if you are serious about supporting female leadership you need to get involved. I will treasure my award and be forever grateful to my Penna team for the nomination. #penna #leadership #diversity #thankyou

If you attended this year's The Women's Awards celebration, we'd love to hear your feedback! Please complete our short survey via the link below. You also have the chance to feature on our website and social media channels by taking part in a short video testimonial 📽 Complete the survey here: subscribepage.io/4cH1M3 ------------------------------ Sandra Pollock OBE MA | Leanne Bonner-Cooke MBE LBC Mentoring Ltd | Sanjay Foods | IXL Events Centre | Creative Direction | All Video Productions Ltd | Smilin Occasionz | Open Mind Training & Development Ltd | SHINE Together CIC | Wesley Hall Community Centre | Inclusive Awards | Inclusive Companies | Nucleus HR | Freeman Clarke | ELIZABETH HAYES & ASSOCIATES LIMITED | AGR Law Ltd | BP Legal Solicitors | De Montfort University | Everards of Leicestershire | Loughborough University | Ameera Laher | Strive with SanaMente | Dallas Burston Polo Club (IXL Events Ltd) #TheWomensAwards

Here's glimpse into the amazing 2024 celebration of female achievement with a few comments from some of this years' Winners 😍 If you attended this year's event, we'd love to hear your feedback! Please complete our short survey via the link below. You also have the chance to feature on our website and social media channels by taking part in a short video testimonial 📽 Complete the survey here: subscribepage.io/4cH1M3 ------------------------------ A huge thank you to our wonderful Sponsors and Champions: Sandra Pollock OBE MA | Leanne Bonner-Cooke MBE LBC Mentoring Ltd | Sanjay Foods | IXL Events Centre | Creative Direction | All Video Productions Ltd | Smilin Occasionz | Open Mind Training & Development Ltd | SHINE Together CIC | Wesley Hall Community Centre | Inclusive Awards | Inclusive Companies | Nucleus HR | Freeman Clarke | ELIZABETH HAYES & ASSOCIATES LIMITED | AGR Law Ltd | BP Legal Solicitors | De Montfort University | Everards of Leicestershire | Loughborough University | Ameera Laher | Strive with SanaMente | Dallas Burston Polo Club (IXL Events Ltd) #TheWomensAwards

Black women have always been trailblazers. From science to sports, activism to the arts. Black women have transformed industries, made their mark, and laid the groundwork for the future. While this is empowering to see, are we giving them the recognition they deserve? This is one of the reasons I started The Women's Awards 8 years ago - to give women of all cultures, communities, races, and beliefs, in all sectors, the chance to SHINE and shout about the outstanding contribution they are making within their communities. Just under 2 weeks ago we celebrated the annual Women’s Awards event at the wonderful IXL Events Centre…what a night it was! To continue the celebrations, I wanted to take this opportunity during Black History Month to recognise some of our Black Female winners of The Women’s Awards over the past 8 years and share their remarkable achievements with you: 🖤 Carol Leeming MBE FRSA: Outstanding Woman In Art, Music & Media - East Midlands (2017) 🖤 Pawlet Brookes, MBE: Outstanding B.A.M.E. Female Leader - East Midlands (2018) 🖤 Albey Law-Smith: Outstanding Woman in Education & Inspirational Female Leader of the Year - East Midlands (2020) 🖤 Lorraine Lewis BCAh: Outstanding Woman with Community Impact - East Midlands (2020) 🖤 Pamela Campbell-Morris: Outstanding B.A.M.E. Female Leader - East Midlands (2020) 🖤 Dr Iris L.: Outstanding BAME Female Leader of the Year Award 2022 - East Midlands 🖤 Elvy Morton: Lifetime Achievement Award Outstanding Services to Community Cohesion (2022) 🖤 Paulette Sudan: Outstanding Female Leader in a Market Town Award - West Midlands (2022) 🖤 Gina S.: Outstanding B.A.M.E. Female Leader - East Midlands (2023) 🖤 Donna Briscoe-Greene ILM BA (Hons): Outstanding Woman In Art, Music & Media - East Midlands (2023) 🖤 Sandra Golding: Outstanding Woman In Art, Music & Media - East Midlands (2024) 🖤 Natasha Broomfield-Reid: Outstanding Female Entrepreneur - West Midlands (2024) 🖤 Cllr Sharon Thompson, JP: Outstanding Female Leaders of the Global Majority - West Midlands (2024) This #BlackHistoryMonth, let’s not just highlight the same stories from the past…let’s also celebrate the living legends, the innovators, and the creators today. Honour Black women for their resilience, their brilliance, and the way they continue to push forward despite society's barriers. They aren't just a part of history; they're creating it.

I don’t get out too much with two kids and running a business so friday night was a real treat to be invited as a VIP Guest of David Hayes at The Women's Awards celebrating the many achievements, dedication and purpose of inspirational women in business, charities and across the public sector at the Dallas Burston Polo Club (IXL Events Ltd). Thank you to David Hayes & Debbie Moore Executive Leadership Coach, Mentor MSc FCIPD and all the amazing women I spoke to 🤩Kezia Luckett, Fahimah Adam Contracts Lawyer and Podcaster #TheWomensAwards2024 #WomenInBusiness #InspirationalWomen

🌟 Incredible News! 🌟 We are absolutely thrilled to announce that our Director, Natasha Broomfield-Reid, won the Outstanding Female Entrepreneur of the Year category at The Women's Awards 2024 on Friday night! Tash wanted to express how surprised, grateful, and overwhelmed she is to have received this award. It was truly a memorable evening in the company of exceptional women, and she extends her heartfelt thanks to the organisers for such a wonderfully orchestrated event. A huge congratulations, Tash! 🌟 Thank you for inspiring us all with your passion, dedication, and leadership! We are all so proud of you! We also want to congratulate Meena Kumari who is in many of these pics. She won an the Global majority female award. #TheWomensAwards2024 #FemaleEntrepreneur #Inspiration #Leadership #DiverseMatters #Celebration