Do you know an inspirational woman in Jersey that should be awarded?

Friday 08 March 2024

Nominations opened today for Soroptimist International Jersey's 25th Inspirational Woman of the Year Award.

Islanders who would like to recognise a female community member for her selflessness, her dedication, generosity or achievements, as well as a number of other criteria, can go online and fill in the nomination form or collect a copy from town.

The award will be presented to the winner at the Soroptimists International Jersey afternoon tea event, which is due to be held in the marquee at Government House on Thursday 4 July at 3pm.

Kate Wright, a cultural change, 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.

Pictured: the 2023 Inspirational Woman of the Year was Trudi Roscouet (Jon Guegan).

Last year's winner was the Island's 'Mrs Menopause', Trudi Roscouet, a wellness coach and the founder of Vitality40plus, who campaigns to raise awareness of the struggles of the menopause and how it affects women in the workplace.

The award was founded in 1998 as "Women in the Community Award". The first winner was Ruth Dolbel, who ran the 9th Jersey (St. Luke's) Scout Group with her husband since its inception in 1974.

What does it take to be an inspirational woman?

Here are the criteria:

• Must be a female and living in Jersey
• Someone who has made a selfless contribution
• She has made a significant difference to an individual or group
• She has succeeded against the odds
• She is an inspiration to others
• She can come from any walk of life or profession
• A woman whose self-sacrifice, unwavering dedication and generosity of spirit lead others to achieve greatness in their own right
• A positive model for generations to follow
• Cannot be a previous winner
• Role model for women and girls
• Overcoming obstacles in life and making a difference
• Community engagement
• Support for women related activities

NOMINATE...

Nomination forms are available here or can be emailed to soroptimistsjersey@gmail.com.

Copies can also be collected from Vie de Vie, 21 Don Street, St Helier from 10am to 5pm (except on Sundays).

The nomination process closes on 8 June, with nominees informed on 20 June.