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West Country Women Awards - Recognising Women in Business across the West Country - Celebrating their achievements and triumphs whilst connecting and growing themselves and their businesses.

28/10/2026

WCWA FINALISTS - HAVE YOU SHARED YOUR STORY?

You’ve earned your place as a finalist. Have you sent out your press release and told people what this recognition means to you?

Take a moment to look back at where you started. The first steps, the challenges, the things you had to learn and the moments you kept going when it would have been easier to stop.

Look how far you’ve come. 💜

That’s a story worth sharing.

📰 Send your press release to your local media.
📣 Share your finalist news on your social channels.
💌 Tell your clients, colleagues and community.
📸 Let people see the person behind the achievement.

You don’t have to wait for awards night to celebrate. Being a WCWA finalist is already something to be proud of.

And if shouting about yourself feels a little uncomfortable, think of the woman who might read your story and find the confidence to take her own next step.

Your hard work deserves to be seen. Let people celebrate with you.

Tell us in the comments: what are you most proud of on your journey so far? 👇

27/10/2026

💜 More moments from our 2026 Finalists Announcement!

We’re delighted to share the next collection of photographs from Aishling Magill Photography, capturing an afternoon of congratulations, happy faces and well-deserved recognition at Powderham Castle.

It means so much to see women celebrating each other’s achievements, with friends, colleagues and supporters there to share the moment. Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the afternoon so special.

A huge thank you to Aisling, our photography sponsor, for giving us these wonderful memories to share, and to our venue sponsor, Powderham Castle, for hosting us.

💜 Next stop: the Grand Final!

Join us on Friday 27th November at Crowne Plaza Plymouth as we reveal our 2026 winners! With a three-course dinner, awards presentation and dancing until late, it’s an evening to celebrate with your friends, family and colleagues.

Book your tickets and be there to cheer on our finalists 👇
https://thewestcountrywomenawards.co.uk/events/grand-final-gala-dinner-dance/

Have you spotted yourself or someone you know in these photographs? Tag them and share the celebration!

📷 Aisling Magill Photography

Aisling Magill Photography

27/10/2026

💜 A personal invitation from Alexis Bowater OBE to join us for our Empowerment and Public Speaking Day!

Join Alexis and Clare Palmer on Wednesday 4th November at Exeter Racecourse for a day dedicated to building confidence, finding your voice and recognising what you’re capable of.

We’ll explore public speaking, communication, mindset and imposter syndrome, with practical tools to help you introduce yourself confidently, talk about your work without playing it down and feel more comfortable being heard.

If you’re a finalist preparing for the Grand Final, it’s also a chance to work on those few words you might be saying on stage! 🏆

You don’t have to be a nominee or run a business to join us. Perhaps you have something you want to work towards, or simply want to feel more confident taking your next step. You’ll be very welcome.

Past and present West Country Women Awards nominees receive 50% off.

Book your place and spend the day with us. 💜

https://thewestcountrywomenawards.co.uk/events/empowerment-training-day-exeter/

26/10/2026

💜 Finalists… if your name is called at the Grand Final, what will you say?

You might have your outfit planned, but have you thought about those few words on stage?

If the thought of speaking in front of a room makes you nervous, our Empowerment Day is a great opportunity to build your confidence before the big evening.

Join Alexis Bowater OBE and Clare Palmer on Wednesday 4th November at Exeter Racecourse for a practical, supportive day exploring public speaking, communication, confidence and overcoming self-doubt.

And this day is for more than preparing for an acceptance speech. Whether you want to introduce yourself with confidence, talk about your work without playing it down or feel more comfortable being heard, there’s something here for you.

We’ll also explore mindset, imposter syndrome and the self-doubt that can hold us back, with practical tools to support your personal growth and professional development. It’s a chance to recognise your strengths, connect with other women and feel more confident about taking your next step, whatever that looks like for you.

💜 All current and former WCWA nominees receive 50% off.

Your day includes workshops, interactive discussions, networking and lunch, with practical tools to take away and put into use.

📅 Wednesday 4th November
⏰ 9.30 am – 3.30 pm
📍 Exeter Racecourse

Give yourself a day to focus on you.

Book your place here 👇

https://thewestcountrywomenawards.co.uk/events/empowerment-training-day-exeter/

25/10/2026

💜 The countdown to our Grand Final Gala Dinner & Dance is on!

Join us on Friday 27th November at Crowne Plaza Plymouth as we announce the winners of the West Country Women Awards 2026 and celebrate the women making an extraordinary difference across our region.

Behind every finalist is a story of hard work, determination and a difference made. This is their evening to be recognised and celebrated.

Bring your friends, colleagues and supporters, dress for the occasion and get ready to cheer them on! 🥂

Expect a three-course dinner, the awards presentation and dancing until late, surrounded by finalists, nominees, sponsors and supporters coming together for our biggest celebration of the year.

📅 Friday 27th November 2026
📍 Crowne Plaza Plymouth
🥂 5.45 pm until late

Book your place here 👇

https://thewestcountrywomenawards.co.uk/events/grand-final-gala-dinner-dance/

We can’t wait to celebrate with you! 💜

24/10/2026

💜 The first photos from our 2026 Finalists Announcement are here!

What a pleasure to look back at Wednesday afternoon at Powderham Castle, celebrating our finalists with so many of the people who make the West Country Women Awards possible.

A huge thank you to our photography sponsor, Aisling Magill Photography, for capturing the smiles, celebrations and special moments. There’s so much to take in on the day, and we love seeing it all again through your photographs!

To our finalists, sponsors, judges, ambassadors and everyone who joined us, thank you for making it such a wonderful afternoon. A special thank you to our venue sponsor, Powderham Castle, for welcoming us into such a beautiful setting.

Enjoy this first collection, tag familiar faces and share your favourite moments. There are more photographs to come! 📸

Next stop, the Grand Final on 27th November at Crowne Plaza Plymouth! 💜

Book here: https://thewestcountrywomenawards.co.uk/events/grand-final-gala-dinner-dance/

23/10/2026

💜 Introducing our 2026 Young Woman of the Year finalists!

A huge congratulations to these young women on reaching the Final of the West Country Women Awards. It’s wonderful to celebrate their achievements and share this moment with our community.

✨ Caitlin Barnes, Kintota
✨ Hazel Lawrie, Employability Tutor
✨ Olivia Siddalls, LIV4Dance

Thank you to our category sponsor, CWC Solicitors, for supporting this award and helping us champion young women across the West Country.

We look forward to celebrating with everyone at our Grand Final on 27th November at Crowne Plaza Plymouth!

Please join us in congratulating our finalists. 💜

Finalists are listed in no particular order. The order of names or images does not indicate ranking or suggest who will win.

23/10/2026

💜 Meet our 2026 Women in STEM finalists!

Congratulations to our three finalists on reaching the Final of the West Country Women Awards. This category celebrates women working across science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

✨ Sarah Cain, National Grid Electricity Distribution
✨ Tracy Thomas, Corserv Solutions Ltd
✨ Dr Lisa Turner, CET Freedom

Thank you to our category sponsor, Babcock, for supporting this award and helping us recognise women in STEM.

We look forward to seeing everyone at our Grand Final on 27th November at Crowne Plaza Plymouth!

Leave your congratulations for our finalists below. 💜

Finalists are listed in no particular order. The order of names or images does not indicate ranking or suggest who will win.

23/10/2026

💜 Introducing our 2026 Women Making Waves finalists!

Congratulations to these women on reaching the Final of the West Country Women Awards. We’re delighted to recognise our finalists and celebrate the impact women are making across the West Country.

✨ Katie Arscott, Sisters and Sequins
✨ Tors Froud, Plymouth Sound National Marine Park
✨ Sara Mazzeo, OrCA

Thank you to our category sponsor, Brittany Ferries, for supporting the Women Making Waves Award.

We look forward to celebrating with everyone at our Grand Final on 27th November at Crowne Plaza Plymouth!

Please join us in giving our finalists a huge congratulations! 💜

Finalists are listed in no particular order. The order of names or images does not indicate ranking or suggest who will win.

23/10/2026

💜 Meet our 2026 Women in Sport finalists!

Congratulations to these women on reaching the Final of the West Country Women Awards. This category celebrates women making their mark in sport and helping create opportunities for others.

✨ Cara Snow, Devon Girls Football League
✨ Lexi Williams, England Touch Rugby
✨ Lorraine Tilley, Devon FA

A huge thank you to our category sponsor, PKF Francis, for supporting this award and helping us celebrate women in sport.

We can’t wait to celebrate with everyone at our Grand Final on 27th November at Crowne Plaza Plymouth!

Show our finalists your support in the comments. 💜

Finalists are listed in no particular order. The order of names or images does not indicate ranking or suggest who will win.

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