The semi finalists of this year’s West Country Women awards have been announced at a sold-out event at Somerset County Cricket Ground.
The West Country Women Awards celebrate the achievements of exceptional women from across Devon, Cornwall, Somerset and Dorset who are making a positive impact in their communities and organisations.
Established by Alexis Bowater OBE and Tess Stuber, the awards recognise women from diverse backgrounds and industries. From STEM professionals to healthcare heroes and small business owners, the semi-finalists showcase a wide range of accomplishments.
Stuber said: “These women have achieved remarkable milestones and have positively impacted their communities. Their stories are truly inspiring, and we are proud to honour and recognise their accomplishments.”
The West Country Women Awards will announce the finalists on November 4 at Powderham Castle, Devon. The winners will be revealed at a glittering gala ceremony at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Plymouth on November 28.
West Country Women Awards semi finalists
The Women in Health & Wellbeing Award
Sponsored by: Andrew Hill Hairdressers
| Name | Business Name |
| Alison Savory | One Acupuncture |
| Dr Johanneke Kodde | Body Mind Soul Doctor |
| Louise Barraclough | Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust |
| Sabrina Maines-Blatherwick | Litchdon Medical Centre |
| Samantha Jackman | Boost Innovations |
| Sarah-Lou Glover | Parental Minds CIC |
The Women in Property and Construction Award
Sponsored by: Ian Williams
| Name | Business Name |
| Carrie-Anne Martin | Ian Williams |
| Cristina Axford | Search Property Group |
| Helena Chivers | Heritage Homes |
| Natalie Devaux | Conecxus |
| Sophie Lang / Rhiannon Llewellyn | Lang Llewellyn & Co |
| Sophie Lang / Rhiannon Llewellyn | Lang Llewellyn & Co |
| Victoria Edwards | Edleigh Construction |
The Employee of the Year Award
Sponsored by: Womble Bond Dickinson
| Name | Business Name |
| Donna Drake | Womble Bond Dickinson |
| Holly Truhol | Defender Bird Spikes |
| Karen Barnitt | First Light |
| Karis Matik | Phoneta |
| Kelly Williams | Cognition Creative Learning |
| Nicola Langridge | Rewind Radio |
| Rhea Crighton | Northern Devon Healthcare NHS |
The Combatting Violence Against Women and Girls Award
Sponsored by: Devon & Cornwall Police & Crime Commissioner
| Name | Business Name |
| Allison Livingstone | Citizens Advice Cornwall |
| Dawn Dines | Stamp Out Spiking |
| Jeanie Lynch | CoLab Exeter |
| Jo Higson | The Women’s Centre Cornwall |
| Laura Ball | Safer Cornwall – Kernow Salwa |
| Sue Penna | Rock Pool |
The Phoenix Award
Sponsored by: Michael Spiers Jewellery
| Name | Business Name |
| Asmi Stanley | Asmi Stanley Mortgage & Insurance |
| Elsbeth Hallam | Hugs Children’s Cancer Charity |
| Hannah Hill | More Positive Me CIC |
| Nicola ‘Rosie’ Steevenson | On A Mission |
| Sarah Sabater Romero | Care Your Way |
| Shelley Wright | FareShare South West |
The Best Supporting Act Award
Sponsored by: Genius PR & Events
| Name | Business Name |
| Alice Brown | Alice Writes Copy |
| Angela Rimmer | Angela Consulting |
| Clare Palmer | Clarity Coaching |
| Ewelina Romanowska | EMR Business Management |
| Katherine Dyer | The Pocket Strategist |
| Poppy Jakes | Poppy Jakes Photography |
| Zara Teare | Hospital Radio Plymouth |
The Diversity and Equality Award
Sponsored by: Plymouth City Council / The Plymouth Charter
| Name | Business Name |
| Alex Kelly | WayMakers |
| Alexis Wright | The Olive Project |
| Donna Howard | KARST Contemporary Arts |
| Helen Brown | Intercom Trust |
| Isatta Kallon | Four Greens Community Trust |
| Stephanie Rosewarne | Seasalt Cornwall |
The Women in STEM Award
Sponsored by: MSubs
| Name | Business Name |
| Amber Amare | Amber Amare Films |
| Bryony Halliday | Wheal Jane Consultancy |
| Helen Cocks | University of Exeter |
| Katherine George | Oh So Social |
| Lyndsey Withers | Plymouth Soup Run |
| Sophie Calienda | Cognition Learning Cornwall |
The Entrepreneur of the Year Award
Sponsored by: Continuum
| Name | Business Name |
| Alison Logan | Bespoke + Local |
| Amalia Brightley-Gillott | Irene & Jenny |
| Lucy Cox | The Academe |
| Mel Tucker | It Takes a Village |
| Mercedes Osborne | Pointers Financial |
| Rebecca Marks | Scarlett Entertainment |
The Inspirational Leader Award
Sponsored by: The Franchise Consultant
| Name | Business Name |
| Claire Knight | Phoenix Rising CIC |
| Elsbeth Hallam | Hugs Children’s Cancer Charity |
| Emma Cole | Growth Coach |
| Nikita Dixon | Story Sense |
| Sarah Sabater Romero | Care Your Way |
| Virva Martikainen | The Salvation Army |
The Women in Sport Award
Sponsored by: Kaya Gallery
| Name | Business Name |
| Becky Cox-Symonds | Karate in the Community |
| Bethany Robinson | Sporty Beth |
| Jodie Hood | Elevate Pencoys YFC |
| Leanne Bierton | Learn with Leanne |
| Lexi Chambers | End2End |
| Zara Roberts |
The Women in Arts and Culture Award
Judged by: Genius PR & Events
| Name | Business Name |
| Dulcie Fenton | Barbican Theatre |
| Grace Middleton | Grace’s Giclée Art Print Shop |
| Jacqueline Slade | Stiltskin’s Soapbox Children’s Theatre |
| Rosie Cunningham | Rosie Cunningham Art |
| Sarah Setter | Lost Lady Society |
| Selina Keedwell | Somerset Youth Theatre CIC |
| Vickie Robbins | Taunton Brewhouse |
The Small Business of the Year Award
Sponsored by: Vivobarefoot
| Name | Business Name |
| Abbie Downey | Feather & Fossil Interior Design |
| Claire Knight | Phoenix Rising CIC |
| Donna Davies | Kintota Care |
| Emma Gray | Rainbow Hunting |
| Karen Meadows | Pushed |
| Rachael Malthouse | Jam Up! |
The Green Business of the Year Award
Sponsored by: Cavanna Homes
| Name | Business Name |
| Amanda-Louise Knight | Amanda-Louise Funeral Services |
| Beth Noy | Plastic Freedom |
| Brittany Harris | Qflow |
| Elise Gwyn | Wytch Wood |
| Emily Almond | DCW Polymers |
| Laura Edmunds | Serendipity Sea Crafts |
| Natalie Hyson | Dartmoor Reach Alpaca Farm |
The Community Award
Sponsored by: South West Water
| 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 |
| Jacqui Stedmon | Jeremiah’s Journey |
| Lyndsey Withers | Plymouth Soup Run |
The Women in Food and Drink Award
Judged by: Axford & Heaton
| Name | Business Name |
| Katie Marriot | Jamaica Inn |
| Lesley Park | Oggy Oggy: The Pasty Company |
| Randa Abdullah-Hucker | Hullabaloos |
| Sam Hastings | North Devon Hog Roast |
| Sophie Louise Alway | Georgia’s Voice: Village Kitchen |
| Victoria Wesson | The Land’s End Hotel |
