Celebrating the return of live events, the 30th Inspiring Women Awards were launched in style at the Chocolate Cafe, Cocoa Cabana.

The Laughter Lunch made a welcome return to the IWA calendar with comedian Allyson June Smith keeping everyone entertained. The champagne and cocktails flowed whilst funds were raised for the Inspiring Young Women Foundation, which provides bursaries for the IYWA winners and funds local projects aimed at the 16-25 age group

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Cheshire Life and Lancashire Life were on hand to cover the event for the November editions.

Nominations close 31/12/2021 with finalists interviewed and winners announced on 20/05/2022 at the Awards Lunch.