Inspirational West Women Awards

Women described as being inspirational to the communities of the West gathered for the West Women of the Year Awards held at the Passenger Shed, Bristol and organised by Bristol Post.  100 women selected by readers of the Post and nominated by last years' winners gathered for a glittering gala awards dinner.  Awards were made in eight different categories.  Sammy Payne, winner of last year's Innovation Award, described how her business that makes bionic limbs has partnered with Disney and won worldwide sales.  In a welcome to the audience, HM Lord-Lieutenant Mrs Peaches Golding OBE congratulated the 100 women identified and urged them to continue to inspire, listen, care, influence and support those chosen charities, businesses and communities.  Rachael Sugden, Gloucestershire Regional Director of Reach plc reminded the audience that, while there is still a power gap and a gender pay gap, events like this provide a platform to tackle those imbalances head-on.