Celebrating the region’s inspirational women in business: call for award nominations

Only one month remains to nominate the inspirational women you know for the Women of Achievement Awards, one of the region’s most popular and prestigious awards. Entries close on Tuesday 27^th August.

Organised by not-for-profit networking group Women in Business Hull, the biennial awards celebrate the achievements of women who are raising the bar in business, blazing a trail for other women to follow in the workplace, or making an outstanding contribution in their profession or to the community.

Caroline Neadley, chair of Women in Business Hull, said: “Women in business rarely shout about their amazing achievements, which is why we’re encouraging people to nominate their friends, their families and work colleagues for one of our awards. You can, of course, also nominate yourself – in fact, we would encourage it!

“We’ve had some brilliant nominations so far, and we’re looking forward to reading more about the outstanding women across the region who are doing incredible work.”

Janet Street-Porter CBE has been announced as this year’s guest speaker and will be discussing her vast career spanning across print, radio and broadcast for over 50 years.

Taking place on Friday 15^th November from 12-5pm at the Mecure Hotel in Willerby, there are nine categories available to enter, with the judges deciding on an overall Women of Achievement Award winner.

Carol Ideson, founder of Carol Ideson Funding and Advice, and 2022 overall Women of Achievement Award winner, said of her experience: “Winning this award was truly astonishing and has given me a huge sense of pride. The amazing support I have received from Women in Business since winning the award has validated my hard work through the years and will forever be the pinnacle of my career.”

All award categories available to enter are listed below:

• New Business Award
• Established Business Award
• Voluntary Award
• Apprentice/Trainee Award
• Women in STEM Award
• Lifetime of Achievement Award
• Female Entrepreneur Award
• Women Breaking Boundaries Award
• Employee of the Year
• Overall Women of Achievement Award

Those interested in submitting a nomination can download the application form from the Women in Business Hull website or email awards@womeninbusinesshull.co.uk for an application form or for more information.