Share your MWOTY 2025 through your photos!
This year, as part of our 15th Birthday celebrations, we’re inviting you to show us MWOTY through your eyes – and your photos. We’re partnering with fableit and goodship* to allow you to submit your photos from the day to be included in a special 15th birthday MWOTY Movement gallery. Your MWOTY story, created by […]
Nicola Carragher revealed as MWOTY 2025 guest speaker
Nicola Carragher will be the guest speaker at the Merseyside Women of the Year awards 2025 later this month, with the last few remaining tickets for the event still available. The interior designer, mum-of-two and avid runner is currently completing a challenge to run all seven Abbott World Marathon Majors consecutively within 12 months, to […]
Merseyside Independent Business Awards 2025 open for entries
The Merseyside Independent Business Awards (MIB Awards) is officially open for entries for 2025, marking another milestone in the celebration of entrepreneurial spirit, innovation, and community impact across the Liverpool City Region. The black-tie ceremony will take place on Thursday 16 October 2025 at Titanic Hotel Liverpool, bringing together 500 guests from across the city […]
Honey & Morgan Named One of North West Business Insider’s Most Exciting Companies 2025
MWOTY and Do Business Better supporter, Honey & Morgan, has been named one of North West Business Insider’s Most Exciting Companies 2025. The annual list shines a spotlight on dynamic businesses across the region that are driving innovation, growth, and real-world impact. Now in its seventh year, the cohort includes a diverse mix of organisations that […]
Merseyside Women of the Year 2025 finalists announced
The finalists for the Merseyside Women of the Year Awards 2025 have been announced ahead of the prestigious ceremony’s 15th anniversary edition. The public is now able to vote for their overall ‘Woman of the Year’ from the 16 finalists, who have each been recognised for their work driving change and improving lives in Merseyside […]
Brabners launch workwear clothing drive
Brabners LLP Social Mobility Affinity Group are inviting colleagues, contacts and the business community to donate high-quality workwear, as part of an initiative for Social Mobility Day on 12 June 2025. Brabners intend to donate the clothing to local charities, including the Working Wardrobe project, organised by Groundwork Greater Manchester (charity number 291558). Working Wardrobe […]
Course: Launch into Digital Skills Bootcamp
The Extraordinary Collective has secured further funding to deliver a fully funded ‘Launch into Digital Skills Bootcamp’ funded by Department for Education (DFE) through Enterprise Cheshire & Warrington. The online bootcamp starts on Friday 6th June and finishes on Friday 25th July (1 day per week on Friday, 9am – 5.30pm). The ‘Launch into Digital’ […]
Empowering Women in Merseyside
The Merseyside Women’s Fund managed by the Community Foundation for Merseyside continues its vital work to support and uplift women and girls across the region. This year, the fund awarded 11 grants totalling £66,618 to female-led projects that make a tangible difference in local communities. 2025 Funded Projects Fortuna Female Society (Halton) – £6,750 – […]
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, […]