Women in Defence UK Awards 2017
The Women in Defence UK Awards 2017 Winners have been announced, congratulations to all our winners and finalists!
On Wednesday 1st November, on behalf of the Permanent Secretary of the MOD, Director General Finance Cat Little presented the Women in Defence UK Awards 2017 at the Plaisterers Hall in London. With over 380 nominations in nine award categories, the Awards showcase the extraordinary talent and achievements of the women, men, individuals and teams who work in defence of the nation.
Woman of the Year
Sponsored by PA Consulting
SQUADRON LEADER ALISON MCLEAN
Royal Air Force
Inspirational Award
Sponsored by Thales
Finalists
SQUADRON LEADER ALISON MCLEAN
Royal Air Force
Colonel Clare Phillips
Army
Major Nics Wetherill
Army
Outstanding Contribution Award
Sponsored by BAE Systems
Finalists
RACHAEL FRICKER
MOD Civil Service
Navy Command
Lieutenant Charley Tysler
Royal Navy
Lieutenant Colonel Sarah Pringle-Smith
Army
Most Collaborative Award
Sponsored by Aspire Defence
Finalists
LANCE CORPORAL SHEONA MACMILLAN
Army
FLIGHT LIEUTENANT SHONA BLAINEY
HARRIET TADIKONDA
Royal Air Force
Professor Joann Prior
Ministry of Defence, Defence Science and Technology Laboratory
Special Award
Sponsored by DXC Technology
Finalists
DOCTOR SAM HEALY
QinetiQ
Lieutenant Commander RNR Roxane Heaton
Royal Navy
Sub Lieutenant (SCC) Natalie Davies
Royal Navy
Promotion of Gender Balance Award
Sponsored by ATOS
Finalists
JENNI HENDERSON
Ministry of Defence, Defence Science and Technology Laboratory
Lieutenant Commander Helen Wright
Royal Navy
Liz Benison
Serco
Emerging Talent Award
Sponsored by the Army
Finalists
SURGEON LIEUTENANT COMMANDER PHILIPPA BENNETT
Royal Navy
Professor Isobel Norville
Minitry of Defence, Defence Science and Technology Laboratory
Flight Lieutenant Sarah Bannon
Royal Air Force
Inclusive Teamwork Award
Sponsored by Royal Air Force
Finalists
17 PORT AND MARITIME REGIMENT RLC
Army
Cost Engineering Team, Project Controls
Ministry of Defence, Defence Equipment & Support
Defence Intelligence Gender Equality Group
Joint Forces Command
STEM in Defence Award
Sponsored by Northrop Grumman
Finalists
WING COMMANDER GLYNIS DEAN
Royal Air Force
Schools Roadshow Team
BAE Systems/RAF/Royal Navy/Mark Greenop and Associates
Women in STEM Committee
Lockheed Martin UK