THREE WIRRAL WOMEN REVEALED AS MERSEYSIDE WOMEN OF THE YEAR 2024 FINALISTS
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THREE WIRRAL WOMEN REVEALED AS MERSEYSIDE WOMEN OF THE YEAR 2024 FINALISTS
Three Wirral women have been named as finalists for the Merseyside Women of the Year Awards 2024 , with the public vote for the overall ‘ Woman of the Year ’ now open .
Wirral-based Amanda Unsworth of Trinity Logistics , Jayne Hughes of Amy and Friends , and Lynne Akwei-Howe , of Crea8ing Community are three of 20 finalists who have been recognised for their work supporting and improving the lives of people in Merseyside and beyond , through business leadership , voluntary work , activism , charitable organisations , and entrepreneurial and creative endeavours . Category winners and the overall ‘ Merseyside Woman of the Year 2024 ’ will be revealed at a glittering ceremony at the Crowne Plaza in Liverpool City Centre on Friday 28th June .
The finalists , who hail from Liverpool , Wirral , Sefton , St Helens , Knowsley and Halton , are :
• Abby Younis ( Sefton ) - Women Conquering Cancer
• Adele Connah ( Liverpool ) - Cancer survivor and creator of ‘ healing baskets ’
• Amanda Unsworth ( Wirral ) - Trinity Logistics
• Claire Morgans ( Sefton ) - YKids
• Donna Scully ( Liverpool ) - Carpenters Group
• Ema Quinn ( Liverpool ) - Choir With No Name Liverpool
• Emily McChrystal ( Halton ) - Restless Development
• Jacqui McAssey ( Liverpool ) - GIRLFANS
• Jayne Hughes ( Wirral ) - Amy and Friends
• Jen Deeney ( Liverpool ) - Liverpool Women ’ s Neonatal Partnership
• Joanne Henney ( Sefton ) - Nugent
• Kate Martinez ( Liverpool ) - Sefton Park Palm House
• Katie Gordon-Orr - ( Liverpool ) - Fighting to be Heard
• Keira Vogel ( Liverpool ) - Senate Group
• Leanne Hobin ( St Helens ) - Merseyside Police & St Helens Bees Netball Club
• Lynne Akwei-Howe ( Wirral ) - Crea8ing Community
• Merfat Musleh ( Liverpool ) - Savera UK
• Paula Thompson ( Knowsley ) - Spectrum Connect CIC
• Serena Silcock-Prince ( Sefton ) - Silcock Leisure Group
• Tracey Roberts ( Knowsley ) - The Jade L Roberts Project
With judges ’ votes already counted , the finalists will now be put to a public vote to determine who the overall Merseyside Woman of the Year 2024 will be , with voting open online now here : https :// merseysidewomenoftheyear . co . uk / finalists-2024 /
The annual celebration of exceptional women from across the region , will take place at the Crowne Plaza in Liverpool City Centre on Friday 28th June , with the event ’ s long-standing and much loved commère , Pauline Daniels hosting the event .
Founding Director , Ellie Kerr , said : “ This year we saw the largest number of entries we have ever received , and the quality was outstanding . It wasn ’ t an easy decision for our judging panel , being presented with nominations for so many inspiring women , but we are so excited to be able to reveal our 2024 finalists . The MWOTY movement is committed to providing a platform for women to be seen , heard and found . Our finalists are business and community leaders , volunteers , campaigners and creatives who are using their time , skills and expertise to help others , change whole industries and make our region a better place . Many do this away from the spotlight and ask nothing for themselves . However , we believe their work should be visible and celebrated , and that by stepping onto the MWOTY platform and becoming part of our community , we can work together to help make even more difference . Congratulations to all of our finalists , every single nominee , and thank you to everyone who took the time to make a nomination . It ’ s truly humbling to know how many brilliant women are out there in the region !”
Moira O ’ Shaughnessy , Managing Partner , FPC , said : “ As the headline sponsor of MWOTY for the second consecutive year , we ’ re both proud and excited to be sharing the stories of another round of inspiring finalists , each as deserving as the last . MWOTY shines a spotlight on women who demonstrate a remarkable commitment to their communities , making a meaningful difference in the lives of others . We can ’ t wait to celebrate these trailblazing women and honour their achievements with an unforgettable day at the awards next month . Our congratulations to the finalists and all those who entered this year . MWOTY wouldn ’ t be the movement it is without the incredible women who take part each year .”
Renowned for putting a spotlight on those women who do not seek the limelight or push themselves to the front , but instead work to make a difference to the people , sectors , and communities they serve , the awards have grown in popularity and impact since their re-establishment in 2010 .
The overall Merseyside Woman of the Year 2024 will be selected from all finalists , following a public vote ( contributing 50 % of the overall score ) and being marked by the organisation ’ s judging panel against its criteria , contributing the remaining 50 % of the final score . The public vote is open until midnight on Sunday 2nd June 2024 .
The coveted top prize will be presented by headline sponsor , FPC , and category sponsors for 2024 include Community Foundation for Merseyside , LawMed , Morecrofts , Investec Wealth & Investment ( UK ), part of the Rathbones Group Plc , Rise Construction Framework , Auteur Media , Neo Community and ADDvanced Solutions and the Institute of Directors ( IoD ).
To cast your vote for Merseyside Woman of the Year , visit : https :// merseysidewomenoftheyear . co . uk / finalists-2024 / wirrallife . com 9