right conditions for progression? Are women being given the visibility and sponsorship that help leadership potential turn into leadership reality? These are not side issues. They go to the heart of business
resilience, talent retention and long-term regional success. That is why Women Leaders continues to matter. Recognition
is not just symbolic. It helps make leadership visible. It broadens the picture of who leadership is for. It builds confidence, creates momentum and helps organisations think differently about the talent already in front of them. This year’s awards would not be possible without the support
of a strong community of sponsors and partners. We are espe- cially grateful to our headline sponsor, Hillier Hopkins, alongside Aiimi, MK College Group, The Open University, Shoosmiths, Motor Insurers Bureau and Vinkez Consulting, as well as the many other businesses and community organisations supporting Women Leaders this year. Their backing reflects a shared belief that visibility, recog- nition and opportunity matter. And as we look ahead to later this month, the opportunity is not only to celebrate remarkable women, but to bring businesses, educators, community leaders and partners into the same room for a conversation that still matters very much.
T e Women Leaders’ Awards take place on T ursday, July 16 at the DoubleTree by Hilton at Stadium MK. For more information about Women Leaders UK, visit
www.womenleadersuk.org
■ This year’s Women Leaders’ Awards fi nalists
Music, Arts and The Creative Industries Bhavika Garg Jacky Scott Rina Singh
Uniformed and Public Services Gillian Ormston Emily Darlington Johanna ‘JJ’ Hrycak
Healthcare Helen Eaton Lindsay McInnis Claire Black
Sports, Leisure and Retail Clair Roberts Mel Wyley Samantha Webb
Engineering, Science and Maths Emma Kent Ifi genia Balkoura Prof. Rachel Hilliam
Digital and Technology Toria Walters Wendy Boreham Divya Saleela
Skills, Education and Training Prof. Rachel Hilliam Prof. Ruth Massie Bex Howe Irem Syed
Manufacturing and Construction Emma Kent Lauren Holland Liana Sinclair
Community Impact (Employed) Bhavika Garg Di Cook
Michelle Shaw
Community Impact (Volunteer) Jacqui Webber Maria Aff a
Kimmi – Mental Health Cleaning 57
Professional Services Dr. Sheun Oke Emma Crawford Michelle Nichols
Entrepreneur Lindsay McInnis Anjana Jain Natalie Webster
Emerging Leader Ifi genia Balkoura Kylie Anderson Leigh Aulsberry
#NoneOfTheAbove Marisa Lloyd Jennifer Walker Emma Stone
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