Women of the Year Luncheon & Awards

The next annual Women of the Year Luncheon & Awards will take place on Friday 10th October 2025 ✨

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What an amazing celebration of incredible women at our awards last week! 🙌

From inspiring speeches to unforgettable moments, find out more: https://t.co/SmY5pSqKLw

✨ Many thanks to our sponsors!
🏆 @aldermorebank
💛 @Freeths @Pertempsjobs @Stratsols @lshautouk

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We're still reflecting on the incredible moments from Friday. 💛

Thank you to everyone for helping us create another memorable Women of the Year. Until next year... 🥂

✨ Many thanks to our sponsors!
@AldermoreBank @freeths @StratSols @dakotahotelsuk @PertempsJobs

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What a day! 🤩 WOTY once again reminded us of the power of bringing together remarkable women, stories and community.

Thank you for joining us 💛 Until next time! 🥂

✨ Many thanks to our sponsors!

@AldermoreBank @freeths @StratSols @dakotahotelsuk @PertempsJobs

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Congrats to Laura Keir, CEO of Protein Works, our Business Woman of the Year winner! 🏆

Recognised for her outstanding leadership, innovation and impact. 👏

✨ Many thanks to our sponsors!
@AldermoreBank @freeths @StratSols @dakotahotelsuk @PertempsJobs

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For the second time in history, our Lifetime Achievement Award was posthumously awarded to Baroness Helen Newlove, a champion for victims' rights and a friend of our community. 🤍

✨ Many thanks to our sponsors!
@AldermoreBank @freeths @StratSols @dakotahotelsuk @PertempsJobs

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The Emmeline Pankhurst Woman of Achievement is Zerbano Gifford 💛

Recognising her extraordinary contribution and commitment as a renowned human rights campaigner.

✨ Many thanks to our sponsors!
@AldermoreBank @freeths @StratSols @dakotahotelsuk @PertempsJobs

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Congrats to Sophie Ford-Wilkison, Trustee of The Holly House Charitable Foundation, our Freeths Woman with Edge! 🏆

Recognised for creating meaningful change, and lasting impact. 🩵

✨ Many thanks to our sponsors!
@AldermoreBank @freeths @StratSols @dakotahotelsuk @PertempsJobs

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Hello from Manchester! 👋 We're all set and ready to welcome you to the WOTY 2026 at the brand-new City Hall.

📸 Don't forget to tag us in your photos and use #WOTY2026

✨ Many thanks to our sponsors!

@AldermoreBank @freeths @StratSols @dakotahotelsuk @PertempsJobs

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The wait is almost over! 🤩

To help you get ready, we've shared the schedule for the day ahead so you know exactly what's in store. ⬇️

✨ Many thanks to our sponsors!
@AldermoreBank @freeths @StratSols @dakotahotelsuk @PertempsJobs

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A day in the life of one of our Women in Focus for 2026, Jamie Anne! 🎧

We're excited to welcome her on Oct 9th! 👋
👉 https://t.co/bZpRsTxWjI

✨ Many thanks to our sponsors!
@AldermoreBank @freeths @StratSols @dakotahotelsuk @PertempsJobs

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A huge thanks to our judges. 👏

Comprising of our alumni, ambassadors and sponsors, they dedicated their time to listening to the finalists' stories and deciding our winners. 💛

✨ Many thanks to our sponsors!
@AldermoreBank @freeths @StratSols @dakotahotelsuk @PertempsJobs

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Today we have welcomed our finalists to our annual Judging Day. 💛

We are incredibly proud to have such a remarkable group of women representing WOTY. Congratulations to you all! 🥂

✨ Many thanks to our sponsors!
@AldermoreBank @freeths @StratSols @dakotahotelsuk @PertempsJobs

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📢 Introducing our 2026 finalists! Following an incredible response, our judges have selected 17 outstanding women from across the nation. 👇

✨ Many thanks to our sponsors!
@AldermoreBank @freeths @StratSols @dakotahotelsuk @PertempsJobs

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Hear from Anna and Delia-Maria about the backstory of their menu, with a sneak peek at what to expect. 😍

🔗 For tickets, visit our website: https://t.co/6wB5ad3FR6

✨ Many thanks to our sponsors!
🏆 @aldermorebank
💛 @Freeths @StratSols
🤍 @PertempsJobs

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The wait is almost over... 👀

From over 400 applications, 18 incredible women have been shortlisted as finalists for Women of the Year 2026.

Watch this space 🙌

✨ Many thanks to our sponsors!
@AldermoreBank @freeths @StratSols @dakotahotelsuk @PertempsJobs

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We have been joined by the incredibly talented chefs Anna and Delia-Maria, for our menu tasting! 🍽️

We can't wait to share their exciting menu with you on the big day! 💛

✨ Many thanks to our sponsors!
@AldermoreBank @freeths @StratSols @dakotahotelsuk @PertempsJobs

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🚨 𝙊𝙣𝙡𝙮 𝙖 𝙛𝙚𝙬 𝙩𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚𝙨 𝙧𝙚𝙢𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜! Join us at the brand-new City Hall to celebrate incredible women making an impact.

👉 https://t.co/6wB5ad3FR6

✨ Many thanks to our sponsors!
@AldermoreBank @freeths @StratSols @dakotahotelsuk @PertempsJobs

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Last week, we were thrilled to preview the new @dakotahotelsuk Manchester Airport hotel! Great times exploring the venue and discussing WOTY as we gear up for this year's awards. 💛

✨ Many thanks to our sponsors!
@AldermoreBank @freeths @StratSols @dakotahotelsuk @PertempsJobs

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Congrats to Jemma, our 2023 Woman in Focus, on her baby girl, Bobbi! 🍼 We’re sending love to her family as they begin this new journey. 💛

✨ Many thanks to our sponsors!
@AldermoreBank @freeths @StratSols @dakotahotelsuk @PertempsJobs

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As our 2026 awards get closer, we're looking back at WOTY 2025 ✨

Haven't secured your place yet? Book before it's too late ➡️ https://t.co/6wB5ad3FR6

✨ Many thanks to our sponsors!
@AldermoreBank @freeths @StratSols @dakotahotelsuk @PertempsJobs

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We are delighted to announce @dakotahotelsuk as our new category sponsor of the Business Woman of the Year 2026 Award. 🏆

#BusinessWomanOfTheYear #Awards2026 #SponsorAnnouncement

✨ Many thanks to our sponsors!
@AldermoreBank @freeths @StratSols @dakotahotelsuk @PertempsJobs