We are so proud to highlight the incredible Somerset representation at the West Country Women Awards 2025, as featured in the Somerset County Gazette.
Following a successful semi-final event held at the Somerset County Cricket Club in Taunton, ten of our county’s most inspiring women have been named as finalists, heading to the grand final at the Crowne Plaza in Plymouth.
Our Somerset Finalists:
It was a standout year for Somerset, with two local leaders receiving double nominations:
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Aisling Magill (Wellington): Shortlisted for The Best Supporting Act and The Women in Digital & Marketing Award.
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Leanne Jeanes (West Country Drainage Services): Finalist for Green Business of the Year and Woman in Property & Construction.
Congratulations to all our shortlisted finalists:
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Clare Farthing (Inspiring Success): The Best Supporting Act
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Fiona Mahoney (Reminiscence Learning): The Community Award
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Monika Walde (Somerset Counselling Centre): Employee of the Year
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Louisa Willcox (Let’s Get Wealthy Ltd): The Phoenix Award
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Emma Cornish (Elite Equine Care): Small Business of the Year
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Emma Gray (Rainbow Hunting): Small Business of the Year
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Heather Rybaruk (Click 2 connect CIC): Woman in Education
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Sophie Mudd (Sophisticatered Ltd): Women in Hospitality
We want to say a massive thank you to these women for their dedication to our community and for putting Somerset on the map. Your hard work and leadership are an inspiration to us all, and we wish you the very best of luck!
Read the full story on the Somerset County Gazette: Somerset women shortlisted for west country awards
