Nominations Launch for Women of the Year Luncheon and Awards 2026
Nominations are now open for the Women of the Year Luncheon and Awards 2026, one of the UK’s longest-running celebrations of female achievement. Now in its 44th year, the awards recognise inspirational women making a meaningful impact in business. Individuals can nominate themselves or a colleague for the Woman of Edge Award or Businesswoman of the Year. Finalists will be honoured at the prestigious awards luncheon at Manchester’s Etihad Stadium on 9 October 2026. Entries close 30 June 2026 via the Women of the Year website.
In Loving Memory of Susan Elizabeth Wright – 21/09/68 – 21/02/26
It is with deep sadness that Women of The Year Luncheon Awards (WOTY) Community has received the news of the sad death of Sue Wright on Friday 20th February 2026 after a short illness. We would like to wish her family sincere condolences at this time. A supporter of WOTY for several years, in October 2025, Sue received a Special Commendation as a finalist for the WOTY Businesswoman of the Year Award, […]
Winners crowned at Women of the Year 2025 Awards in Manchester
The prestigious 43rd Women of the Year Awards and Luncheon took place in Manchester on Friday 10th October at Manchester City’s Etihad Stadium.
‘Women in’ Networking with Impact
As Women of the Year enters its 42nd year, we remain committed to honouring women’s achievements and fostering connections among remarkable professionals. This year, we’re excited to unveil a new series of events called ‘Women In,’ designed to bring together women from diverse sectors to network, collaborate, and inspire one another. Event Details: Our first […]
5 inspirational women who have made incredible contributions in the field of science
February 11th marks the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, an occasion where we recognise and celebrate the Women throughout history who have defied societal norms and made ground-breaking discoveries, carving pathways for female scientists of the future. In this blog post, we’re highlighting five inspirational women whose scientific achievements have changed the […]