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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]