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Celebrating exceptional people and teams in Defence

The wait is finally over! We're delighted to announce our Finalists for the Women in Defence UK Awards 2024. See the full list below and help share the good news via social media.

Women in Defence UK Awards 2024 Finalists

Inspirational Award 2024

Lockheed Martin

Partner

Louise Speaight

L3Harris

Ruth

GCHQ

Captain Victoria Kinkaid

Army

Outstanding Contribution Award 2024

BAE Systems

Partner

Petty Officer Charlotte Storey

Royal Navy

Debbie Storey

RBSL

Ruth Waters

MOD

Most Collaborative Award 2024

KBR

Partner

Bethany Ling

MOD

Lauren

MI5

Nicki Gabelle

UK DSC

Resolute Spirit Award 2024

Royal Navy

Partner

Emma Elgar

Frazer Nash Consultancy Ltd

Captain Katrina Matthews

Army

Sergeant Melissa Towell

Army

Equity of Opportunity Award 2024

Accenture

Partner

Natalie Desty

STEM Returners

Rachael Stevenson

Serco

Sam Fox

Frazer Nash Consultancy Ltd.

Emerging Talent Award 2024

Army

Partner

Hattie Wood

PwC

Acting Corporal Lauren McGuire

Royal Air Force

Seren White

NP Aerospace

Unsung Heroines Award 2024

Leidos

Partner

Fiona Hitchcock

BAE Systems

Gemma Whitley

Frazer Nash Consultancy Ltd.

Rachel Baldwin

Amentum

Innovation and Sustainability 2024

QinetiQ

Partner

Anisha Patel

Airbus Defence and Space

Cheryl

GCHQ

Nikki Antoniou

Airbus Defence and Space Ltd.

Champion for Maximising Talent Award 2024

Northrop Grumman

Partner

Aileen Grant

Sandhurst Sisterhood

British Peace Support Team (Africa)

UKSTRATCOM

Inspiring Women's Network, Maritime Services

BAE Systems

Inclusive Teamwork Award 2024

Royal Air Force

Partner

Families Policy Team; Armed Forces Families & Safeguarding

MOD

Rolls-Royce Bristol Gender Diversity Network and Inclusion Champions

Rolls-Royce Defence - Bristol

Reframe Team

Babcock International Group

Women in Defence UK Awards 2024 timeline