-Local Women Urged to Enter Top Awards

This year’s prestigious Swansea Bay Woman of the Year Awards were launched at the City’s International Women’s Day Event at The Village Hotel.

Nominations are now being sought from across Swansea Bay.  Individuals from Neath, Port Talbot, Swansea and Carmarthenshire are being urged to  enter themselves, friends, family members or work colleagues into one of the five categories, one of  which is new.

The Exporter Award has been introduced in recognition of women who have successfully exploited opportunities in the global market place.

Other categories include: Business, Community, Technology and Management.  The nominations for the awards must be submitted no later than Friday 12th September.

Rosa Fernandez, Head of Employment for John Collins & Partners Solicitors, the event’s main sponsors, commented at the launch “It is very exiting to be once again launching nominations for the Awards.  At John Collins & Partners we are delighted to be once again supporting this event.  Each year the winners have been inspirational role models and ambassadors for the region – and I am sure that this year will be no exception”.

The Swansea Bay Woman of the Year, now in its fifth year, aims to promote and celebrate the role of women in all sectors of society.  Recognising their achievements and to provide role models to inspire others and the region as whole.

The category winners will be announced at a dinner and awards ceremony hosted by the BBC’s Sara Edwards at Swansea’s Brangwyn Hall, on Wednesday 26th November, where the overall winner will also be named.

For a nomination form ( downloadable here ) or to reserve a table or seat at the event contact Sarah Toomey on 01792 545066 This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it
 or visit www.thebayinbusiness.com