Our awards recognise women across Devon, Cornwall and Somerset from all walks of life. It starts with a nomination and anyone can nominate anyone. You don’t need perfect words or an essay, just tell us why she is so special and why she matters.
Welcome to West Country Women Awards
What happens next?
- Every application is read and scored.
- Judges shortlist from applications.
- Events celebrate every stage.
- Winners are announced at the glittering Grand Final.
What it leads to: confidence, connections and being part of a community. Every nominee gets half price training, for life.
The Awards
Categories & Eligibility
We have more than 20 categories refelecting the lives of women across the region and hope there is something for everyone.
Timeline of Events
We start at International Womens’ Day in March and end with a huge party in November – but those are just the book ends of our yearly adventure. In between we have fabulous training and subsidised events.
Judging Process & Rules
It’s important for us to know that you know how we do it. So we’ve put together an explainer of the judging process for you.
Get Involved
Nominate
Do you know a woman who deserves to be recognised? We bet you do … we do! Click here to send her a simple message and let her know that someone has noticed her. She will wear the words of her nomination every single day.
Apply
Have you been nominated? Click here for our new, simplified, application form and let the judges know all about you.
Sponsor
Do you want to help us to make a difference? Join our happy family of sponsors helping to celebrate and elevate women all across the region. Our sponsors back women across the South West in a visible, practical way.
The Power Behind the Movement: Our Headline Sponsors
We couldn’t do any of this without our exceptional and supportive sponsors.
Michael Spiers is our Headline Sponsor – bringing a legacy of luxury and excellence, perfectly reflecting the brilliance of the women we celebrate.
PL1 Events is our Headline Production Sponsors – providing the technical mastery and creative infrastructure to bring our vision to life.
Together, these industry leaders are vital strategic partners and head up our family of sponsors.
Premium and Category Sponsors
Our Premium and Category Sponsors share our commitment to equity. They provide the investment and advocacy needed to bring our aims to life. By sponsoring our specialised categories they are not just supporting an awards ceremony – they are actively investing in the community. Thank you!
Let’s champion change together.
Incredible things happen when we hold space for one another. Whether you’re an individual ready to thrive or a sponsor looking to make a real West Country impact, your voice matters.