Freeths is proud to once again support the Women of the Year (WOTY) Luncheon Awards 2025, continuing its sponsorship of the flagship Woman with Edge category.
Now in its 43rd year, the WOTY Awards celebrate inspirational women across all walks of life, recognising their achievements and amplifying their voices nationwide. The awards aim to highlight leadership, innovation, and impact, showcasing women who are truly making a difference in society and business.
Two categories are available for nominations this year: Businesswoman of the Year and Freeths Woman with Edge and the event will also see the return of one of the most esteemed awards, The Emmeline Pankhurst Award which launched last year.
In the lead up to the awards evening on 10th October at Manchester City Football Club, WOTY will host a series of networking opportunities across the UK, giving working women across various sectors the chance to connect, come together and share stories and ideas.
WOTY Chair and Freeths’ Managing Associate Zalena Vandrewala and Director Wendy Dean have now joined President, Writer and Actress Sally Lindsay; WOTY Patrons Founder of Miss Money Savvy Emma Elston MBE, Dragon’s Den’s Jenny Campbell, Broadcaster Arti Halai and Victims Commissioner for England and Wales, Baroness Newlove in encouraging people to nominate women which have gone above and beyond in their field.
Lisa Gilligan, Managing Partner of Freeths Leicester, said: “Freeths has been a proud sponsor of WOTY now for 15 years and, over that time we’ve seen the organisation, and the event go from strength to strength. The ambassadors past and present have been such a great representative of so many fields. These awards, and the lunch, are an important representation of the progress women have made, and they inspire us all as well as showcasing some impressive role models. I can honestly say, taking part in the judging process is one of the highlights of my year. I encourage everyone to nominate those women who inspire them!”