A WOMEN’S group is set to host an awards ceremony this week to recognise an outstanding individual who has positively impacted the community.
The 25th anniversary of the Inspirational Woman of the Year Award will take place tomorrow at a special event to be held at Government House.
The event, organised by Soroptimist International Jersey, aims to celebrate women who have overcome adversity, made a difference in the community and supported women-related activities. The award will be presented by the patron of the service club, Dr Karen Kyd, the wife of Lieutenant-Governor, Vice-Admiral Jerry Kyd.
Kate Wright, a cultural change specialist, HR consultant, and chair of the Violence Against Women and Girls Taskforce, is scheduled to address the attendees – which will include inspiring, exceptional women from the community alongside previous Inspirational Woman of the Year award winners.
Last year’s Inspirational Woman Award was given to Jersey’s “Mrs Menopause”, Trudi Roscouet, for her work in raising awareness of the menopause and how it affects women in the work-place. Ms Roscouet’s said that her work was inspired by her grandmother, Toni Hicks, who was a founding member of the Soroptimist Federation.
