A record number of women from across the South West have been recognised for their achievements after more than 2,000 nominations were received for this year’s West Country Women Awards.

The semi-finalists were announced during a celebration event held on Friday, September 19, at Somerset County Cricket Club. More than 2,060 names were put forward across Cornwall, Devon, Somerset and Dorset, highlighting contributions in business, community, sport, culture and public life.

Categories range from Small Business of the Year to Combatting Violence Against Women and Girls, with honours also recognising achievements in education, hospitality, health and the arts. Headline sponsors Michael Spiers and PL1 Events, together with platinum sponsors Plymouth Citybus, are supporting the awards this

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