The West Country Women Awards has announced this year's finalists.
The reveal took place during a tea party at Powderham Castle in Devon, with finalists coming from each of the South West's four counties.
These successful women will proceed to the awards ceremony, which serves to acknowledge and celebrate their achievements.
Founded by Alexis Bowater OBE and Tess Stuber, the awards aim to inspire and empower women, recognising the invaluable contributions they make to society while creating a community of support.
The finalists were handpicked from numerous outstanding nominees across a number of categories.
Areas such as Small Business of the Year, Women in STEM, Combatting Violence Against Women and Girls, Women in Tech, Best Supporting Act, the Phoenix Award, among others were represented.
A crowning event, the glitzy West Country Women Awards Gala Finalists Event, will be hosted on December 1 at the Crowne Plaza in Plymouth.
Attendees will be given networking opportunities with like-minded individuals.
They can uncover new possibilities, engage with sponsors, including Headline Sponsors Go South West and Headline Production Sponsors PL1 Events and support the incredible women who have had a positive influence on West Country communities.
People wanting to get involved can join their regional directory at https://westcountrywomenawards.co.uk/ with subscription fees priced at £15 for the year.
Further information about the West Country Women Awards can be found at its website https://westcountrywomenawards.co.uk/ or by contacting Alexis Bowater and Tess Stuber at contact@womenawards.co.uk.
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