The Finalist Announcement was held at the Prestigious Powderham Castle.
The big reveal of this year’s West Country Women Awards finalists took place at a sumptuous tea party at the enchanting Powderham Castle in Devon this week. Women from all four counties of the south west peninsular will now progress to the prestigious awards ceremony which celebrates the remarkable achievements and contributions of exceptional women across the region.
The announcement of the finalists is a significant milestone in the West Country Women Awards, showcasing the incredible talents and accomplishments of women who have made a lasting impact in their respective fields. Founded by Alexis Bowater OBE and Tess Stuber, the awards aims to inspire and empower women, recognising the invaluable contributions they make to society while creating a community of support across the west country.
Powderham Castle, a grand and historic venue nestled amidst the picturesque Devon countryside, provided a captivating and magnificent backdrop for the awards ceremony. Its unique blend of architectural splendour and natural beauty made it the perfect setting to honour these extraordinary women. The finalists were carefully selected from a pool of exceptional nominees across various categories, including Small Business of the Year, Women in STEM, Combatting Violence Against Women and Girls, Best Supporting Act, the Phoenix Award and many others.
Each finalist in the 16 categories has demonstrated exceptional dedication, resilience, and innovation, making the judging process a difficult one. The glittering West Country Women Awards Gala Finalists Event on November 28th at the Crowne Plaza in Plymouth now promises to be an unforgettable evening, filled with excitement, inspiration, and celebration.
Attendees will have the opportunity to network with like-minded individuals, discover new opportunities, meet the sponsors including Headline Sponsors Go South West and Headline Production Sponsors PL1 Events and support the remarkable women who have shaped their communities.
Pictures of the event can be found here: Finalist Announcement – Please credit Becky Craven Creative.
Tickets for the Grand Final are on sale from the 8th to 15th November here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/west-country-women-awards-grand-final-gala-dinner-and-dance-tickets-970341115397?aff=oddtdtcreator
The Women in Health & Wellbeing Award
| Name | Business Name |
| Dr Alison Savory | One Acupuncture |
| Dr Johanneke Kodde | Body Mind Soul Doctor |
| Louise Barraclough | Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust |
| Samantha Jackman | Boost Innovations |
The Women in Property and Construction Award
| Name | Business Name |
| Cristina Axford | Search Property Group |
| Helena Chivers | Heritage Homes |
| Sophie Lang / Rhiannon Llewellyn | Lang Llewellyn & Co |
| Sophie Lang / Rhiannon Llewellyn | Lang Llewellyn & Co |
| Victoria Edwards | Edleigh Construction |
The Employee of the Year Award
| Name | Business Name |
| Karen Barnitt | First Light |
| Karis Matik | Phoneta |
| Kelly Williams | Cognition Creative Learning |
| Rhea Crighton | Northern Devon Healthcare NHS |
The Combatting Violence Against Women and Girls Award
| Name | Business Name |
| Dawn Dines | Stamp Out Spiking |
| Jeanie Lynch | CoLab Exeter |
| Laura Ball | Safer Cornwall – Kernow Salwa |
| Sue Penna | Rock Pool |
The Phoenix Award
| Name | Business Name |
| Asmi Stanley | Asmi Stanley Mortgage & Insurance |
| Nicola ‘Rosie’ Steevenson | On A Mission |
| Sarah Sabater Romero | Care Your Way |
| Shelley Wright | FareShare South West |
The Best Supporting Act Award
| Name | Business Name |
| Angela Rimmer | Angela Consulting |
| Clare Palmer | Clarity Coaching |
| Ewelina Romanowska | EMR Business Management |
| Katherine Dyer | The Pocket Strategist |
The Diversity and Equality Award
| Name | Business Name |
| Alex Kelly | WayMakers |
| Alexis Wright | The Olive Project |
| Donna Howard | KARST Contemporary Arts |
| Helen Brown | Intercom Trust |
The Women in STEM Award
| Name | Business Name |
| Amber Amare | Amber Amare Films |
| Bryony Halliday | Wheal Jane Consultancy |
| Helen Cocks | University of Exeter |
| Lyndsey Withers | Plymouth Soup Run & University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust |
The Entrepreneur of the Year Award
| Name | Business Name |
| Alison Logan | Bespoke + Local |
| Amalia Brightley-Gillott | Irene & Jenny |
| Lucy Cox | The Academe |
| Mercedes Osborne | Pointers Financial |
The Inspirational Leader Award
| Name | Business Name |
| Claire Knight | Phoenix Rising CIC |
| Elsbeth Hallam | Hugs Children’s Cancer Charity |
| Sarah Sabater Romero | Care Your Way |
| Virva Martikainen | The Salvation Army |
The Women in Sport Award
| Name | Business Name |
| Bethany Robinson | Sporty Beth |
| Jodie Hood | Elevate Pencoys YFC |
| Leanne Bierton | Learn with Leanne |
| Lexi Chambers | End2End |
The Women in Arts and Culture Award
| Name | Business Name |
| Abbie Downey | Feather & Fossil Interior Design |
| Connie Elizabeth Wilson | BAE Systems |
| Donna Davies | Kintota Care |
| Emma Gray | Rainbow Hunting |
| Rachael Malthouse | Jam Up! |
The Green Business of the Year Award
| Name | Business Name |
| Amanda-Louise Knight | Amanda-Louise Funeral Services |
| Beth Noy | Plastic Freedom |
| Brittany Harris | Qflow |
| Emily Almond | DCW Polymers |
The Community Award
| Name | Business Name |
| Alexis Wright | The Olive Project |
| Beata Webb | Pegasus – Men’s Wellbeing Centre CIC |
| Fiona Carden | CoLab Exeter |
| Isabel Livingstone | The Women’s Centre Cornwall |
The Women in Food and Drink Award
| Name | Business Name |
| Katie Marriot | Jamaica Inn |
| Lesley Park | Oggy Oggy: The Pasty Company |
| Sophie Louise Alway | Georgia’s Voice: Village Kitchen |
| Victoria Wesson | The Land’s End Hotel |
