Our Awards made a spectacular comeback in 2023!
Outstanding Contribution
Reverend Gill Barrow-Jones
Presented by: Dr Julie Mills OBE
Sponsored by: MK Council
Art, Culture & Creative Industries
Kate Chadwick
Community Impact (Volunteer)
Lorraine Lewis
Community Impact (Employed)
Nicola Bell
Presented by: Nikki Ross
Digital & Technology
Lucy Gallois
Presented by: Sarah Thorne
Emerging Leader
Hanayyah Sutton
Presented by: Gamiel Yafai
Sponsored by: MIB
Engineering, Science and Maths
Dr Claire Butler-Ellis
Sponsored by: Queensbury
Entrepreneur
Ashanti Akabusi
Presented by: Nick Mann
Healthcare
Sally Burnie
Leisure and Retail
Kate Broadhurst
Presented by: Ruby Parmar
Manufacturing and Construction
Melanie Owen
Sponsored by: Dentons
Professional Services
Sarah Thorne
Presented by Ruby Parmar
Music and Entertainment
Carly Wilford
Presented by Francesca Skelton
Public Services
Kelly Gardner
Sponsored by: NHBC
Sport
Bianca Lutman
Presented by: Kate Davidson
Sponsored by: Sport Central
“This year of all years it has never been more important to recognise that leadership is everywhere. Our friends at Event Loft have created a short video of our special evening to celebrate the remarkable women leading in our city.”
JULIE MILLS OBE – Chair of Trustees
Megan Jones
Dr Noël James
Kathy Howard
Odette Mould
Rebecca Benzie
Sue Malleson
Victoria McLean
Amanda Cooper OBE
Hannah White
Natalie Drought
Clare Butler Ellis
Hannah Sargeant
Dr Iva Chianella
Ros McFadden
Dr Claire Feeley
Dr Tina Barton
Jenni Trigwell
Nikki Findlay
Pam Parker
Susan Waters
Liberty Spinks
Vicki McCarthy
Claire Chan
Jane Thorpe
Lindsey Styles
Nicola Marfleet
Julie Tucker
Kate Davidson
Kelly Day