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Women of the Year has recognised, celebrated and inspired women of all backgrounds for 60 years and continues to shine a light on extraordinary women.

06/11/2025

Join us for a spectacular Women of the Year Foundation Fundraiser!

Women of the Year meets… Danielle de Niese - ‘Opera’s coolest soprano’ - New York Times - and we’re all invited!

Join us for a special screening of La Voix humaine, starring Danielle de Niese with the diva herself.

Enjoy a welcome drink, a screening with popcorn followed by a Q&A between Danielle de Niese and our very own Leonie Mellinger

Where: The Chiswick Cinema, 94-96 Chiswick High Rd., Chiswick, London W4 1SH When: Sunday November 30th, 17:30 – 20:00 Price: £47

Book now via our website - see link in bio.

05/11/2025

“Congratulations to women’s football ⚽️.” -

A roaring well done to the and all who have made women’s football a main event across the nation.

To every coach, fan, player and administrator, your dedication is an inspirational to all and a big congratulations on taking home the Women of the Year Award 2025 - now pride in place at .

15/10/2025

✨ “A woman with a voice is, by definition, a strong woman.” -

12/08/2025

Remembering Dame Stephanie “Steve” Shirley CH (1933 – 2025)
A workplace revolutionary, pioneering IT entrepreneur and ardent philanthropist, Dame Stephanie’s extraordinary life began in 1939 when, aged just 5, she arrived in Britain as an unaccompanied Kindertransport refugee fleeing N**i Germany.

In 1962, she founded Freelance Programmers (later F International), an all-women software company that pioneered remote working decades before its time. Ultimately valued at $3 billion, it created 70 women millionaires and transformed opportunities for professional women in technology.

After retiring in 1993, she gave over £67 million through the Shirley Foundation to groundbreaking causes in IT, autism research, and beyond. The UK’s first Ambassador for Philanthropy, bestselling author of Let It Go, TED speaker with over 2 million views, and one of only 65 people worldwide appointed Companion of Honour - her accolades matched her impact.

A proud supporter of the Women of the Year, Dame Stephanie will be remembered for her courage, generosity, and unwavering belief in giving back 💫

10/07/2025

🚨 Nominations Now Open!🚨

We’re thrilled to announce that Women of the Year is once again partnering with to find the next Trailblazer of the Year💥

Do you know an inspiring woman who’s broken down barriers, challenged the status quo, and made a real difference in her community or beyond? Whether she’s a family member, colleague, or friend, now is the time to shout about her! 📣

✨ says:
“We want to hear about the women in your life who deserve recognition for being trailblazers. We’re looking for somebody who’s worked tirelessly, taken risks and broken-down barriers to make a real difference to a cause or a project within their community or beyond.”

Past finalists and winners have included:
🌟 MBE- founder of Black Women Rising
🌟 - creator of The Zachary Geddis Break The Silence Trust
🌟 - honoured for her impactful community work in Hartlepool

Who will be next?

🗓️ Nominations close 18th July 2025
👉 Nominate now and help us shine a light on extraordinary women making change: https://www.itv.com/lorraine/articles/vote-in-our-2025-woman-of-the-year-award

21/06/2025

Huge Congratulations from the team here to all those who are recognised in the King’s 2025 Birthday Honours!
Most especially our Women of the Year Awards Alumnae, who include:

⭐ Prof. Bola Owolabi CBE
⭐️ The Rt. Hon. Dame Penny Mordaunt DBE
⭐ Helen Addis MBE
⭐ Virginia Wade CBE - our former Vice President
⭐ Professor Dame Jocelyn Bell Burnell CH
⭐ Tracy-Ann Oberman MBE
⭐ And our Former Chair, Lady Louise Vaughan’s, mother, Lady Clare FitzRoy, Countess of Euston CVO

What extraordinary women, going above and beyond in their fields. You are an inspiration to us all! 👏 ✨

15/06/2025

Each year, Women of the Year partner with for an afternoon of collaboration and discussion.

This year's topic- 'Empowered Wellness- Navigating Women's Health Through The Decades' saw insightful conversations on menopause, cervical screening, cancer research, and the power of purpose.

A huge thank you to our panel, Susana Banerjee, Dame Carol Black, , and to for moderating the event.

We're looking forward to celebrating the ten-year anniversary of this partnership in 2026 ✨

30/05/2025

A photo says 1000 words 📸

We're still in awe of the women who came together last week to share their knowledge and experience with those just starting their careers, and with the confidence and openness displayed by those wanting to learn and grow.

Here at Women of the Year, we strive to empower women from all walks of life. Women who are fiercely intelligent, ambitious, and full of drive. Our favourite quote from the night was to "always remember to lift as you climb."

25/05/2025

Women of the Year X The 93% Club | Networking Event Highlights

This week, Women of the Year partnered with The 93% Club for an inspiring evening of networking, storytelling and shared ambition.

It was a true privilege to be surrounded by a room full of powerhouse women — those blazing trails and those just beginning theirs.

Our brilliant panel, featuring Lily Makurah, Joanna Luke, and Imogen Carr, and expertly moderated by Lucrezia Millarini, shared honest, empowering insights on navigating career journeys across diverse industries. Their words sparked energy, connection and confidence.

At Women of the Year, our mission has always been to recognise, connect, and empower women from every walk of life — both the celebrated and the unsung. The 93% Club is doing vital work to ensure that state-educated individuals can access the networks and opportunities they deserve.

Together, we're creating a future where more women can rise, lead, and thrive — and where lifting others as we climb is the norm, not the exception.

A heartfelt thank you to our generous hosts Susan Ball and RSM UK, and to Vix Brenninkmeijer and Farah Idris for making this event possible.

Let’s keep the momentum going 💫

08/05/2025

📽️ This VE Day, we honour the women who helped win the war from behind the scenes.

As the world marks Victory in Europe Day, Women of the Year celebrates the unsung heroines of Bletchley Park — the brilliant women whose minds cracked the codes that helped bring WWII to an end.

In this short video from a previous Women of the Year Lunch, we shine a spotlight on the thousands of women who worked tirelessly in secrecy, from codebreaking and data analysis to engineering and operations. Their contributions were critical to Allied success, yet many of their stories remained hidden for decades.

Bletchley Park wasn’t just a place of intelligence gathering — it was a place of quiet courage and groundbreaking achievement. Over 75% of the workforce there were women. They made history, even when history wasn’t watching.

This VE Day, we remember them. We thank them. And we ensure their legacy continues to inspire future generations.

01/05/2025

Thinking of and her family.
Rest in Peace Renee Goddard, a beloved member of Women of the Year.

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