Inaugural “Do Better Business Conference” a roaring success
The “Do Business Better Conference”, a new venture presented by founding director of the Merseyside Women of the Year Awards, Ellen Kerr, has received widespread praise following a successful sold-out inaugural event at Blackburne House. The conference, headline sponsored by Carpenters Group, aimed to provide practical guidance with substance, value and purpose, on how anyone […]
Bridging the Leadership Gap: The Role of Professional Development & Accreditation
In an era where leadership expectations are higher than ever, the ability to adapt, inspire, and drive success has become an essential skill for professionals at all levels. Yet, research continues to highlight significant gaps in management capability – gaps that not only limit business performance but also hinder economic growth. Dr. Eliza Morgan, FCMI, […]
Merseyrail to support 15th anniversary MWOTY awards
Merseyrail will support the Merseyside Women of the Year awards’ (MWOTY) 15th anniversary year as new sponsor for the “Women Making a Difference” category. The category celebrates remarkable women who have profoundly influenced their communities or industries, serving not just as a catalyst for change, but also as an inspiration to those around them, with […]
Carpenters Group named headline sponsor for “Do Business Better Conference 2025″
Speakers under the four pillars of Networking, Information, Money and Self-belief also revealed for the event, which will take place on Wednesday 2nd April 2025 at Blackburne House. Carpenters Group, a leading provider of insurance and legal services in the UK, with sites in Liverpool, Birkenhead, Leeds, Haywards Heath, Manchester and Glasgow, is supporting the […]
Campaign to save Southport Pier gathers pace
MWOTY 2024 alumni and head of operations for Silcock Leisure Group, Serena Silcock-Prince has joined forces with other residents and business leaders to drive forward a campaign to save Southport Pier. The pier was closed to the public due to safety fears in December 2022 after freezing temperatures caused damage to the structure. The ongoing […]
Tickets for conference delivered by Merseyside Women of the Year founder go on sale
The “Do Business Better Conference” will take place on Wednesday 2nd April 2025 and aims to provide practical guidance on how anyone can do life and business better. Ellen Kerr, the first ever winner of the Merseyside Women of the Year Awards and the event’s founding director, has launched a business conference that will help […]
FPC’s Bernice takes on one-tonne car pull challenge
Bernice Blundell, Partner at our fantastic headline sponsor, FPC, is taking part in a record breaking car pull up Lake District mountain pass! A team of women, which includes Bernice, intend to pull a one tonne car all the way to the top of the Lake District’s highest pass on Mother’s Day. The Ambleside car […]
Rise supports ‘Running the Railways’ challenge for Centre 56
On Friday 28th February brave runner, Alex Rigby, will take on a 107-mile route covering the full Merseyrail network to raise over £35,000 for local domestic abuse charity, Centre 56. The event is backed by Rise Construction Framework, a long-time supporter of Centre 56 and the lead challenge partner. Rise, led by Director and Merseyside […]
MWOTY 2025 Nominations Open
The Merseyside Women of the Year (MWOTY) awards will celebrate 15 years under the stewardship of founding director, Ellie Kerr in 2025, with nominations opening today and the organisation launching a podcast and affiliated conference to mark the milestone. The first episodes of The Crispy Ear Podcast, presented by MWOTY and recorded in the studios […]
Jayne Hughes awarded the British Empire Medal for work with Amy & Friends
The winner of the MWOTY 2024 “Women of Courage” category, Jayne Hughes, has been awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) for services to children with DNA repair disorders in the King’s New Year Honours List 2025. The recognition for her work with charity Amy & Friends comes as Jayne and her family mark the fifth […]