Testimonials
"Really excited, it is so amazing to have won this, I think it really builds confidence among women and it's just great to celebrate what they are doing in all areas of business."
Thomasina Miers, Founder, Wahaca
First Woman of Retail & Consumer 2011
"I feel absolutely great, really honoured to be here and part of the awards and to win is just fantastic."
Carolyn Webster, Job Centre Plus
First Woman of Public Sector 2011
"An inspiring celebration of the acheivements of women in business, I came away reinvigourated and so proud to be a business woman!"
Sue Prince, Beechenhill Farm, 2010
"The First Women`s awards is an inspirational event that has all the attributes of what women can bring to business - it is professional, celebrates camerarderie and has both serious intent and great humour."
Gaynor Coley, MD & Deputy CEO, Eden Project
First Woman of Tourism & Leisure, 2009
"Winning the First Women Award has given a huge boost, not just to me, but to my PA who attended with me as well as all the team back at IDS. A great networking opportunity both at the interviews and the final."
Anne Walker, Partner, International Dance Supplies
First Woman of Retail & Consumer 2009
"The organisation of the awards, particularly for those nominated was excellent. Plenty of contact and follow up with friendly staff. The lead up to the evening was again very well organised, with plenty of information e.g. advance warning of tube strikes. Overall extremly well organised and delivered - a great night out thank you."
Vicky Brown, General Manager, Legoland
Shortlister 2009
"Being nominated is exciting, being shortlisted is confidence boosting and becoming a winner is fantastic - especially when your award is presented by Baroness Betty Boothroyd! But being part of the First Woman Awards goes beyond the glitter of the gala dinner. You discover how many great colleagues, clients and friends you have, reconnect with some from the past and discover new ones through a network of extraordinary women from different worlds."
Sandi Rhys Jones OBE, Non Executive Director, Simons Group Ltd
First Woman of Property 2008
"I thoroughly enjoyed the First Women Award Dinner in London. The guest speakers were eloquent and very amusing. The award winners were truly inspiring and my personal ambition has been deepened and invigorated as a result of being in their Company."
Connie Parry, CEO, The Hurns Brewing Company
Shortlister 2008
"It was an excellent celebration of women`s achievements across all spheres of business and I applaud everyone involved with the organisation and sponsorship."
Jacky Wood,
First Woman of Tourism & Leisure 2008
"PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP are delighted to be one of the founding supporters of the First Women Awards. It is an honour to recognise the achievements of those pioneering women who make such significant contributions to society, business, the professions and the economy with the annual PwC Lifetime Achievement Award."
Sarah Churchman, Director-Head of Diversity, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
First Women Awards Sponsor
