Events
Women of Achievement Awards 2008
- Date: 14/03/08
- Time: 19:00 to: 00:00
- Location: Leicester City Football Club
We thank you for your nominations and support. Congratulations all!
WINNERS ANNOUNCED
The Awards
Young Achiever of the Year
Award sponsored by:
Woman with Determination
Award sponsored by:
Woman in the Community
Award sponsered by:
Business Woman of the Year
Award sponsored by:
Rural Business Woman of the Year
Award sponsered by: 
Woman of the Year
Award sponsered by:
More information about the Women of Achievement Awards 2008
We have great pleasure in introducing the Women of Achievement Awards 2008 to Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland. In association with LeicestHERday.
This unique celebration is designed to capture the achievement of almost any woman in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
The Finalists 2008
(Click on names for background information)
Young Achiever of the Year
Woman with Determination
Woman in the Community
Business Woman of the Year
Rural Business Woman of the Year
Woman of the Year
The success of women in our society often goes unrecognised, be that in business, the community or at home. Women are a crucial part of our social fabric, and this prestigious gala dinner seeks to bring the successes of local women together and award them for their achievement.
There are literally thousands of women in the county who have achieved great things, but have never been thanked, congratulated or recognised for their efforts. This event is not only a celebration of women, it is designed to recognise, motivate and inspire!
It is a fantastic opportunity to raise the profile of all finalists or that of the organisation or institute for which they work. Each category winner will be presented with a certificate and an award, all finalists will receive a certificate along with the associated publicity and media interest.
The event will be an enjoyable experience, not only for the entrants but also for friends, colleagues and clients. The evening will commence with a wine reception, followed by a sit-down dinner and special guests.
Other useful information
All the information provided on this webpage can be obtained in large print upon request.
Following the closing date of the awards an independent judging panel carefully considered each entry and three finalists were identified from each category. Nominees then received notification by post of the success of their entry.
All finalists were then be invited to an informal chat with the judges on Thursday 7th February, where they also got to meet the other finalists from all six categories.
All entries were strictly confidential and are only seen by the judging panel and category sponsor.
Information about the Award Categories
Young Achiever of the Year
Sponsored by Connexions Leicestershire
This award is open to any woman under the age of twenty-five who has achieved something outstanding, has a truly inspirational story to tell or is simply the very best at what they do. Whether it is in business, the community or their personal life, we are looking for a young woman who has achieved great things!
Business Woman of the Year
Sponsored by The Leicester Mercury
This award is open to any woman in business. Do you know of a woman who has taken a risk and succeeded with her own business venture, are they contributing greatly to the success and growth of another organisation or have they played an important and active role in the local business community? If so then she could be our ?Business Woman of the Year 2008.
Rural Business Woman of the Year
Sponsored by Leicestershire County Council
We are looking for a woman who either runs or is part of a business in a roral area such as a village, smalll market town or the countryside and is an asset to the local community. Rural businesswoman are a diverse, adept and multi-skilled group, crucial to the success of the rural economy.
Woman with Determination
Sponsored by Business Link
We are looking for a woman who has faced barriers that for many would have been an obstacle too far, individuals who have used their impairments / disability, social status or financial standing as a driver to outstanding success. If you know of a woman who deserves to be acknowledged, then they could be the winner of our Woman with Determination award.
Woman in the Community
Sponsored by Job Centre Plus
We are looking for a special woman who is heavily involved ith community activity, whether it be charitable, social or voluntary. They may be individuals working for a non-profit making organisation, in the corporate world contributing to the voluntary sector or simply an individual who voluntarily cares for and supports others who need their help. You could see them awarded for their kindness and compassion, and thank them for their contribution to the community.
Woman of the Year
Sponsored by Fosse Shopping Park
Woman of the Year is a special award and has no parameters. Do you know of a woman whose achievements fall into two or more of the above categories? Or is their achievement so unique it doesn’t fall into any of the categories listed. Woman of the Year is open to any woman of any age in any circumstance.
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