Hillier Hopkins on Leadership, Culture and Why Businesses Need to Move Beyond Conversation

Hillier Hopkins Leadership, Culture and Why Businesses Need to Move Beyond Conversation As the Women Leaders Awards continues to grow across Milton Keynes, Northamptonshire and Buckinghamshire, this year has already marked a significant milestone, with the highest number of entries received in the Awards’ decade-long history. That growth reflects something wider happening across the business […]

You Meant to Nominate Her. This Is Your Last Chance

YOU MEANT TO NOMINATE HER There’s a moment, just before a deadline, where intention either turns into action, or quietly slips away. Right now, that moment is here. Nominations for the Women Leaders Awards 2026 close this Monday, and there will be no extension. Every year, there are people who meant to nominate someone, someone exceptional, […]

Women Leaders Awards 2026 Expands Across Milton Keynes, Northamptonshire & Buckinghamshire

Women Leaders Broadens Its Reach Across the Region in 2026 When the Women Leaders Awards 2026 launches next month, it will mark an important milestone for the organisation. For the first time, women from Northamptonshire and Buckinghamshire will be invited to enter alongside those from Milton Keynes, reflecting the growing regional reach of the Women […]

Women Leaders Supporting International Men’s Day 2025

Women Leaders Supporting International Men’s Day 2025 At Women Leaders UK, we believe that true gender equality is achieved when all voices are recognised, supported, and valued. That’s why we are proud to be supporting this year’s International Men’s Day event in Milton Keynes. Organised by Women Leaders Award winner and long-standing community champion, Susan […]

Join Us in Shaping the Next Chapter of Women Leaders

Join Us in Shaping the Next Chapter of Women Leaders This year marked 10 years of Women Leaders UK – a decade of celebrating, connecting, and inspiring incredible individuals across Milton Keynes and beyond. Since our very first awards in 2015, we’ve recognised more than a thousand women and built a community that continues to […]

Niftylift – Inspiring the Next Generation of Innovators

Niftylift – Inspiring the Next Generation of Innovators This week marked the return of MK Innovates a STEM Festival and we’re celebrating the incredible organisations that help make it possible. Our Silver Sponsor, Niftylift, has been a supporter of MK Innovates since the very beginning and their ongoing commitment to inspiring young people and strengthening […]

MK Innovates Returns to Bridge the STEM Skills Gap and Inspire Future Innovators

MK Innovates Returns to Bridge the STEM Skills Gap and Inspire Future Innovators Milton Keynes is once again set to host one of the region’s most dynamic and inspiring events, the MK Innovates STEM Festival, taking place on 21st and 22nd October 2025 at Middleton Hall.   Founded in 2017 by Women Leaders UK, MK […]

The Heart of Women Leaders: Celebrating Our Trustees

The Heart of Women Leaders: Celebrating Our Trusteese Behind every event, every programme, and every celebration of women’s achievements at Women Leaders — from our annual awards to our Allyship programme and inspiring STEM initiatives like MK Innovates — there’s a group of people quietly working to make it all happen: our trustees.   They […]

2025 Women Leaders Awards Celebrate a Decade of ‘Smashing Stereotypes’ in Milton Keynes

2025 Women Leaders Awards Celebrate a Decade of ‘Smashing Stereotypes’ in Milton Keynes 13th June 2025 – Last night, the 10th annual Women Leaders Awards illuminated the DoubleTree by Hilton at Stadium MK with a powerful celebration of female leadership, impact, and community contribution. This year’s landmark event embraced the theme: “Smashing Stereotypes” – honouring […]