Award Categories

our award categories

Below are our Award Categories, chosen by our wonderful MWOTY Sponsors because they align with their organisational values:

Merseyside Woman of the Year

Community Leader

Recognising the women at the helm of charities, CIOs and CIC’s who change communities for the better through visionary leadership. They make a substantial difference to the lives of others and work collaboratively to effect environmental shifts that create and maintain community cohesion and have a widespread impact on large numbers of people, bringing them together as one.

Business Leader

Appreciating the women who take a leap of faith and develop businesses that promote positive economic, environmental, and societal change. Those who demonstrate the character, experience, humility, wisdom, diligence, and discernment necessary to create trust and influence.

Entrepreneur

Identifying those women whose character and vision is instrumental to seizing an opportunity and driving it forward. Those who see the gaps, take the initiative, and build from the ground up. They are passionate about business and clearly demonstrate outstanding growth and innovation, equity, and diversity within their business.

Inspirational Women

Appreciating those women whose principles serve to inspire our next generation. Open minded and innovative, they stay calm and positive during tough times, find creative solutions, and are always determined to drive change for themselves and others.

Women of Courage

Recognising women who face personal or professional challenges head-on, step out of their comfort zones and push through fear and self-doubt to stand up for what is right and drive positive change. Women of Courage write their own story to encourage and empower those who follow them.

Social Impact

Acknowledging women who innovate, take action, and lead by example. They create opportunities and open doors for a wide and diverse range of women though activities, projects, programmes, or policymaking, which positively affects change, growth, sustainability and provides benefit for all.

Women Making A Difference

The “Women Making a Difference” award celebrates remarkable women who have profoundly influenced their communities or industries. Through their steadfast dedication, passion and commitment for positive change they serve as an inspiration to those around them. This accolade shines a light on those who spearhead transformative progress in driving meaningful advancements in fields such as social justice, sustainability, education, healthcare and beyond.

Community Champion

Recognises a woman who has shown consistent involvement in supporting her community. This acknowledges individuals who invest their time, effort and skills to contribute to positive developments, strengthen relationships, and improve the wellbeing of others. Such individuals help foster appreciation, collaboration, and collective purpose, which can help facilitate social change and address challenges within the community. They demonstrate ongoing contributions through volunteer work, leadership, advocacy, or innovative initiatives. They display compassion, determination and a clear vision for community development and cohesion.