Winners of the West Country Women Awards were announced at a sold-out glittering ceremony at the Crowne Plaza at the end of November.
More than 360 guests, finalists, and sponsors from across the South West attended to celebrate winners across 16 categories.
The West Country Women Awards CIC celebrate and recognise women across the peninsular in all walks of life from women in sport, women in arts and Culture, women in health and wellbeing, combating violence against women and girls to green business of the year and many more.
Hosts for the evening’s inspiring celebrations were Alexis Bowater and Tess Stuber, co-founders of the West Country Women Awards.
Alexis Bowater said:
“Since we founded these awards three years ago, we have recognised and celebrated more than three and a half thousand amazing women across the region through our nominations.
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The finals are the culmination of that and give women a powerful platform to be seen and heard for their astonishing contributions to our community and to society. These awards are not just about business, they are about everybody’s business.”
The awards’ charity of the year was Gifted Women who support women who are rebuilding their lives after substance misuse, homelessness and contact with the criminal justice system, with fresh starts and pathways into the world of work.
Guests included Deputy Lord Lieutenant Richard Stevens and Commodore Jake Moores The High Sheriff of Devon.
More than £7,000 was raised on the night for the charity, including £1,000 donated from a Full Moon Fundraiser event by owners of Plymouth’s Drake’s Island in the summer.
Winners from Plymouth included Donna Davies of Kintota Care, who won the Small Business of the Year Award and Lyndsey Withers for her dedication and commitment to volunteering in the city.
Lyndsey, who won the Women in STEM Award, sponsored by MSubs, gives up her time to help a host of healthcare and community initiatives with her volunteer roles including patient safety partner at Derriford Hospital and community research partner and student mentor at Plymouth University’s Faculty of Health. She has also volunteered for many years with the Plymouth Soup Run.
Donna Davies established Kintota Care in 2020 to support vulnerable people to stay in their own home and have the support of people who treat them like ‘family as opposed to clients.’
For a full list of winners visit www.westcountrywomen.co.uk/
