Women in Defence UK
Awards 2016
The Women in Defence UK Awards 2016 Winners have been announced, congratulations to all our winners and finalists!
On Thursday 13th October, on behalf of the Chief of the Defence Staff, Lieutenant General Richard Nugee, Chief of Defence People, presented the inaugural Women in Defence Awards at the Honourable Artillery Company’s Headquarters. There were more than 200 nominations for five award categories and following an extensive judging process, three finalists per category attended the award ceremony.
Woman of the Year
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LIEUTENANT COLONEL LUCY GILES
Army
Inspirational Award
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Finalists
LIEUTENANT COLONEL LUCY GILES
Army
Captain Rosie Hamilton
Army
Corporal Ashley Roylance
Army
Most Collaborative Award
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Finalists
FLIGHT LIEUTENANT HARRIET TADIKONDA
Royal Air Force
Lieutenant Commander Claire Lees
Royal Navy
Colour Sergeant Lorna Rance
Army Reserve
Outstanding Contribution Award
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Finalists
LIEUTENANT COLONEL EMMA HUTLEY
Army
Wing Commander Nicola Thomas
Royal Air Force
Dr Eluned Lewis
Ministry of Defence, Defence Equipment and Support
Special Award
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Finalists
HELEDD KENDRICK
Recruit for Spouses
STEWARD JANINE MAYOLL
Royal Navy
Sergeant Cassie Downs
Army Reserve
Promotion of Gender Diversity
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Finalists
AMELIA GOULD
BAE Systems
Vaughan Meir
BAE Systems
Frances Tammer
Ministry of Defence