Some of Gedling borough’s most inspirational women were honoured at special awards night in Arnold last night.
10 awards in total were handed out to women from across the local area who had done amazing things in their communities over the past year.
The Mayoress of Gedling, Wendy Lawrence, hosted the event which took place in the at the Civic Centre in Arnold.
The awards night was organised as part of a month of celebrations taking place over March to coincide with International Women’s Day.
One of the winners on the night was Joy Bambling. Joy was honoured for organising Arnold in Bloom over the past 15 years.
She said: “I’m shocked and very pleased. The awards are a good idea and it’s nice to meet other women who work in the community”
Woman of the Year winner Lesley Rhodes was rewarded for her work with the Gedling Play Forum; she was full of praise for her team of volunteers.
She said: “I’m really surprised and honoured to win this award, but I wouldn’t have got it without my fantastic team of volunteers who together give over 90 hours a week of their time to make our events happen.”
And the winners were…
Women in Business Award: ANITA STRONG for Knitworking
Women in the Public Sector Award: SARAH LLOYD WAIS Pet Project co-ordinator
Women in the Voluntary Sector Award: LOUISE COOKE for Sharewear Clothing Scheme
Campaigning Women Award: JOY BAMLING for Arnold in Bloom
Women Who Care Award: JEANETTE BUCKNELL a volunteer at Carlton Pentecostal Church
Women of Influence Award:CHRISTINE DRAKE for service to multiple organisations in Colwick
Still I Rise (a personal journey overcoming adversity)Award: JULIE MALONE from New Writers UK
Young Inspiration Award: ASHLEA PRINGLE for her work in the Gedling Youth Council, specifically with the Anti Bullying campaign during ABW 2015
Women’s Organisation Award: We R Here, crisis and bereavement counselling and support
Woman of the Year Award: LESLEY RHODES for her work in the Gedling Play Forum
