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, […]
Women of the Year Awards appoints Relationships Director
The Women of The Year Awards (WOTY) has appointed Lou Robey, senior leader and champion of women as Relationships Director, creating new strategic partnerships for the organisation, providing strategic support to the WOTY Board of Directors and to help grow its commercial offering, beyond the Awards. A senior leader in transformation and communications, who champions […]
‘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 […]
WoTY Director Honoured in National Business Women’s Awards
Award-winning HR Director, CEO, women’s mentor and Women of the Year Director Wendy Dean, has been announced as a proud finalist for the Lifetime Achievement Award at the prestigious National Business Women’s Awards. The inspirational business leader is honoured to be shortlisted as one of only three finalists in the award category, which celebrates women […]
WOTY Sponsors & Ambassadors celebrate IWD 2023
In celebration of International Women’s Day we are delighted to present a panel of our sponsors and ambassadors taking part in a discussion around this years theme: #EmbraceEquity. Thanks to everyone that took part and wishing everyone a very happy International Women’s Day.
Sally Lindsay Officially Opens the 2023 Women of the Year Luncheon & Awards at The House of Lords
On Thursday 12th January, The House of Lords played host for the official launch of 41st Women of the Year Luncheon and Awards 2023 (WOTY), marking the opening of the nomination window for the highly prestigious honour ‘Business Woman of the Year 2023’. Sally Lindsay, WOTY President and highly established British actor and writer took […]
Women of the Year announces new directors and launches 40th anniversary awards
One of the UK’s longest running annual awards, the Women of the Year Luncheon & Awards is celebrating the appointment of three new directors as it prepares to return for its 40th anniversary next year.
Women of the Year welcomes new President and announces event postponement until 2021
The Women of the Year Luncheon & Awards has today announced British actress, Sally Lindsay, as its new President, with this year’s event being postponed until October 2021. The annual awards, which celebrate the achievements of inspirational and exceptional women across the UK, was scheduled to take place on Friday 16 October 2020 at Hilton […]