News release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
2nd November 2023
Finalists Announced for West Country Women Awards at Prestigious Powderham Castle Event
(With Pictures by Aisling Magill)
The big reveal of this year's West Country Women Awards finalists took place at a sumptuous tea party at the enchanting Powderham Castle in Devon this week.
Women from all four counties of the south west peninsular will now progress to the prestigious awards ceremony which celebrates the remarkable achievements and contributions of exceptional women across the region.
The announcement of the finalists is a significant milestone in the West Country Women Awards, showcasing the incredible talents and accomplishments of women who have made a lasting impact in their respective fields.
Founded by Alexis Bowater OBE and Tess Stuber, the awardsaims to inspire and empower women, recognising the invaluable contributions they make to society while creating a community of support across the west country.
Powderham Castle, a grand and historic venue nestled amidst the picturesque Devon countryside, provided a captivating and magnificent backdrop for the awards ceremony. Its unique blend of architectural splendour and natural beauty made it the perfect setting to honour these extraordinary women.
The finalists were carefully selected from a pool of exceptional nominees across various categories, including Small Business of the Year, Women in STEM, Combatting Violence Against Women and Girls, Women in Tech, Best Supporting Act, the Phoenix Award and many others.
Each finalist in the 16 categories has demonstrated exceptional dedication, resilience, and innovation, making the judging process a difficult one.
The glittering red carpet West Country Women Awards Gala Finalists Event on December 1st at the Crowne Plaza in Plymouth now promises to be an unforgettable evening, filled with excitement, inspiration, and celebration.
Attendees will have the opportunity to network with like-minded individuals, discover new opportunities, meet the sponsors including Headline Sponsors Go South West and Headline Production Sponsors PL1 Events and support the remarkable women who have shaped their communities.
To be part of the West Country Women Awards community and to join their regional directory visithttps://westcountrywomenawards.co.uk/with prices fixed at just £15 for this year.
For more information about the West Country Women Awards and to view the list of finalists and to buy tickets to the Grand Final please visit https://westcountrywomenawards.co.uk/or contact Alexis Bowater and Tess Stuber at contact@womenawards.co.uk
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Notes for editors - About The West Country Women Awards:
The West Country Women Awards seek to recognise and celebrate the extraordinary achievements and contributions of women across the West Country region. By honouring exceptional women in various categories, the awards aim to inspire and empower others while highlighting the importance of community and working together.
FINALISTS 2023:
Category/Name | Business Name | Town/County |
The Small Business of the Year Award - sponsored by Somerset Council |
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Wenna and Pippa Hicks | The Barn at Pengelly | Truro, Cornwall |
Donna Barnes | Kintota | Plymouth, Devon |
Caroline Whitehead | Calancombe Estate | Ivybridge, Devon |
Joanne Manville | Joanne Manville Virtual Assistance | Newton Abbot, Devon |
The Women in Charity Award - sponsored by Lifeworks |
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Emma Murphy | Stanley Beau Foundation | Newton Abbot, Devon |
Nicola Nurrish | Marbles Lost and Found CIC | Plymouth, Devon |
Jenny Adjene | Gifted Women | Plymouth, Devon |
Joanna Gorniak | Street Factory | Plymouth, Devon |
The Women in Tech Award - sponsored by Real Ideas |
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Amber Amare | Amber Amare Films | Plymouth, Devon |
Lizzie Ginbey | Teapot Creative | Hambridge, Somerset |
Theresa Benson | Adopstar | Cullompton, Devon |
Katherine George | Oh So Social | Penryn, Cornwall |
The Green Business of the Year Award - sponsored by LHC Design |
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Avril Greenaway | Cleaner Seas Group | Bude, Cornwall |
Brittany Harris | Qualis Flow | Okehampton, Devon |
Claire Wallerstein and Bryony Stokes | Cornwall Climate Care | Torpoint, Cornwall |
Rachael Whitson | Absolute PR and Marketing | Exeter, Devon |
The Entrepreneur of the Year Award - sponsored by Continuum |
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Brittany Harris | Qualis Flow | Okehampton, Devon |
Emily Harrison | Pebble Brook Clinic | Exeter, Devon |
Samantha Jackman | Boost Innovations | Calstock Cornwall |
Karen Hagenow | The Posh Bits Company | Teignmouth, Devon |
The Women in STEM Award - sponsored by Msubs |
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Bryony Halliday | Wheal Jane Consultancy | Truro, Cornwall |
Kateryna Omelchuk | Imerys British Lithium | Roche, Cornwall |
Leanne Moore | University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust | Plymouth, Devon |
The Combatting Violence Against Women and Girls Award - sponsored by the Police and Crime Commissioner for Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly |
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Jeanie Lynch | CoLab Exeter | Exeter, Devon |
Lynn McKenzie | Ahimsa | Plymouth, Devon |
Michele Thornbery | NHS Devon ICB | Exeter, Devon |
The Employee of the Year Award - sponsored by Womble Bond Dickinson |
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Morven Maclean | Building Plymouth | Plymouth, Devon |
Hannah Hill | More Positive Me CIC | Exeter, Devon |
Charlotte Gibbens | Clear | Truro, Cornwall |
Maddie Holland | Educated Recruitment | Newton Abbot, Devon |
The Women in Property & Construction Award - sponsored by Ian Williams |
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Glayne Price | LHC Design | Plymouth, Devon |
Emily Drake | Tusker Industrial Safety | Plymouth, Devon |
Emma Sueref | Coreus Group | Exeter, Devon |
Poppy Jakes | Poppy Jakes Photography | Torquay, Devon |
The Phoenix Award - sponsored by Michael Spiers Jewellers |
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Kerry Whincup | Cornwall Council | Par, Cornwall |
Jan Ford | The Loving Abductor | Truro, Cornwall |
Nicci Simpson | Devon Eco Boutique | Ottery St Mary, Devon |
The Inspirational Leader Award - sponsored by the Franchise Consultant |
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Emily Tisshaw | Georgia's Voice | Newquay, Cornwall |
Sherilee Green | Empower Core Programs | Plymouth, Devon |
Barbara Kaczorowska | Neighbourhood Care | Burnham on Sea, Somerset |
Sarah Jane Williamson | Mare and Foal Sanctuary | Newton Abbot, Devon |
The Diversity and Equality Award - sponsored by Plymouth City Council The Plymouth Charter |
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Carrie Laws | The Family Law Company | Exeter, Devon |
Dina Holder | The Women's Centre Cornwall | Bodmin, Cornwall |
Purdy Giles | Purdy's Punjabi Cuisine CIC | Plymouth, Devon |
The Best Supporting Act Award - sponsored by Genius PR and Events |
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Lyn Paxman | EvolveYou | Wellington, Somerset |
Sherilee Green | Empower Core Programs CIC | Plymouth, Devon |
Dawn Dines | Stamp Out Spiking | Exeter, Devon |
Nikita Dixon | Story Sense | Paignton, Devon |
The Women in Sport Award - Judged by Wollens |
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Emilie Perring | Plymouth Cheerleaders | Saltash, Cornwall |
Rebecca McWass |
| Plymouth, Devon |
Sally Orange |
| Somerton, Somerset |
The Women in Arts & Culture Award - Judged by Crowdfunder |
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Jacqueline Slade | Stiltskin | Plymouth, Devon |
Selina Keedwell | Somerset Youth Theatre CIC | Taunton, Somerset |
Ellen Coulton | The Groovement Project | Plymouth, Devon |
The Women in Food & Drink Award - sponsored by Ocean View Bar and Dining. |
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Randa Abdullah Hucker | Hullabaloos Lemonade | Axbridge, Somerset |
Beth Ashfield and Andrea Broadhurst | Coldharbour Field Kitchen | Ottery St Mary, Devon |
Maddie Beaumont | The Cotley Inn | Chard, Somerset |