Carpenters Group Building Careers and Communities in Merseyside
Carpenters Group continues to shine as one of Merseyside’s leading businesses, combining professional excellence with a strong commitment to people and community. With Merseyside Woman of the Year 2024, Donna Scully, at the helm and headquarters in the heart of the region, the company plays a vital role in the legal and insurance sectors, offering […]
Tickets for Sean’s Place Winter Glitter Ball 2025 on sale
Tickets for Sean’s Place Winter Glitter Ball 2025 are now on sale and it’s set to be a night to celebrate, support and sparkle! The team at Sean’s Place, which was founded by MWOTY 2022 Inspirational Women category winner, Debbie Rogers, is preparing its biggest celebration yet for 2025, to help it raise funds, raise […]
Dragon’s Den star to speak at Raise Up summit
Businesswoman, broadcaster and Dragons Den star, Sara Davies MBE, has been revealed as special guest speaker at Raise Up, a first of its kind Social Mobility and Youth Summit designed to power up social mobility across the Region. Created by 2014’s Merseyside Woman of the Year, Sara Lawton, Raise Up features an impressive list of […]
Women’s Enterprise Growth Programme 2026 – Expression of Interest Open
A free 9-month support for enterprises led by women and non-binary people has opened for expressions of interest. The exciting programme includes coaching, networks, and £7,000 grant opportunity and is designed specifically for women and non-binary people aged 18-35 living or working in London and Liverpool. Participants will develop the skills, strengths and networks required […]
GIRLFANS the Zine returns!
After a six-year hiatus shaped by the challenges of lockdown, work, and the demands of everyday life, GIRLFANS the Zine – a project led by MWOTY 2024’s Arts, Culture & Media category winner, Jacqui McAssey – is making its return. What more fitting moment to re-emerge than in the wake of the Lionesses’ historic back-to-back […]
MWOTY alumni shortlisted in host of national and regional awards
In recent weeks, the MWOTY team has been excited and proud to see many of its amazing alumni shortlisted in a host of national and regional awards. MWOTY 2025 alumni, Katie Bowater, Steph Barney and Justine McLaughlin have all been named finalists at the Merseyside Independent Business Awards (MIBS) 2025. Katie has been shortlisted in […]
Alfie’s Squad sets epic challenge: Race for a Reason
Alfie’s Squad is set to host a powerful, nationwide challenge to raise awareness of the devastating impact of suicide and fund vital support for children and young people bereaved by it. The Race for a Reason campaign will launch on 10th September, World Suicide Prevention Day, by introducing the teams and going live with their […]
Supporting young women in Toxteth: Could you help to EpowHer?
MWOTY 2022 alumni, Ithalia Johnson, is seeking sponsorship to support a new initiative supporting young women. EpowHer is a 12-Week Journey of Power, Presence & Expression for Girls and Young Women in Toxteth. The brand new programme launches in September/October 2025 and is designed to tackle the very real challenges teenage girls face today — […]
MWOTY 2025 Winners Revealed
Stephanie Barney, CEO & Co-Founder of rapidly expanding social enterprise, Girls On The Go (GOTG), has been named the overall Merseyside Woman of the Year 2025 – the youngest ever winner of the top accolade in the awards’ history. Driven by her own experiences with isolation, Stephanie, 23, co-founded GOTG to create the safe, supportive […]
MWOTY 2025 Kicks off with Finalists’ evening
On Monday 23rd June, MWOTY 2025 kicked off with its annual finalist’s evening at Fazenda Liverpool. Finalists’ evening is a special event each year, when all of our fabulous women who have been shortlisted from hundreds of nominations get the chance to meet one another in person – ahead of the big day – along […]