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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The \u201cWoman in the Community\u201d Award was instigated in 1998 with the first Award being presented in 1999. The Club wanted to recognise the work of the many unsung, unrecognised women in the Island who do so much for others. The Award was re-named \u201cInspirational Woman of the Year\u201d in 2008. For many years the Award was presented at the Jersey Women\u2019s Refuge Breakfast held on International Women’s Day, 8th March, the Award is now presented annually in June, at an event organised by Club members.<\/p>\n

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Kate Wright – Chair of the Violence Against Women and Girls Taskforce<\/h4>\n

The 2025 Inspirational Woman of the Year Award was presented to Kate Wright for being the independent Chair of the Violence Against Women and Girls Taskforce, the Report being published in November 2023 with 77 recommendations. Also, as a contributor to ConnectMe.je, a social prescribing programme led by the Government of Jersey, and for her work as CEO of the domestic abuse charity FREEDA, formerly the Jersey Women\u2019s Refuge.[\/vc_column_text][vc_text_separator title=”2024″ css=”.vc_custom_1763548234420{padding-top: 10px !important;}”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Joy Thomson – Jersey Federation of the Women’s Institutes<\/h4>\n

Joy Thomson, received the 25th<\/sup> Inspirational Woman of the Year Award for her decades of charity work in the Island. She is Federation Chair of Jersey\u2019s Women\u2019s Institute branches, Chair of the Jersey Association for Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus, Vice-President of Glanville Voluntary Committee and other charitable and community roles.<\/p>\n

To celebrate this important milestone for the Award, it was presented at an afternoon tea in the marquee at Government House. More than 100 people were in attendance, and guests included Patron of Soroptimist International Jersey, Dr Karen Kyd, the Lieutenant-Governor, Vice-Admiral Jerry Kyd and President of SIGBI, Ruth Healey. Kate Wright was the invited speaker.[\/vc_column_text][vc_text_separator title=”2023″ css=”.vc_custom_1763548863802{padding-top: 10px !important;}”][vc_column_text]\"Award<\/a><\/p>\n

Trudi Roscouet – Menopause<\/h4>\n

The 2023 Award was presented to health and fitness coach Trudi Roscouet, \u201cMrs Menopause\u201d, for her tireless work promoting issues of the menopause and how it affects women in the workplace. The experience of the menopause personally inspired Trudi to research how to help other women, as an ambassador for the 51 Employers Pledge, which gives organisations the chance to sign a 14-point promise to make their workplace menopause friendly; by founding Vitality40plus, an online wellbeing coaching platform and establishing The Menopause Forum.[\/vc_column_text][vc_text_separator title=”2021″ css=”.vc_custom_1763548899354{padding-top: 10px !important;}”][vc_column_text]\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Louise Carson – Fundraising for Philip’s Footprints & setting up Potty Eco Pots<\/h4>\n

Louise Carson was awarded the 2021 Inspirational Woman of the Year Award in October of that year, due to the disruption of the Covid-19 pandemic. Louise was nominated as an active member of Journey to Zero Waste Jersey Facebook Group, giving advice and support to reducing waste and recycling in the Island. She also ran Philips Footprints recycling scheme across Jersey, an important fund-raising initiative for the charity. Louise also had recently set up the Potty Eco Pots Scheme, to encourage people to allow their plant pots to be re-used rather than thrown away. Also, she arranged for packs of eco-friendly period products to be given to each school for PSHE lessons so girls can make informed choices in the period products they purchase.<\/p>\n

There was no award presented in 2022<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][vc_text_separator title=”2020″ css=”.vc_custom_1763549116418{padding-top: 10px !important;}”][vc_column_text]\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Cheryle Raphael – After Breast Cancer<\/h4>\n

Cheryle Raphael was a worthy winner of the 2020 Inspirational Woman of the Year Award, although facing her own fight with breast cancer, Cheryle chaired the After Breast Cancer charity for over five years, during which time the profile of ABC went from strength to strength. Her nominee described her as a \u201chands on\u201d charity supporter and a selfless and supportive friend to many.\u00a0 Also, through her work at Essential Dance she has encouraged many young dancers \u2013 a truly inspirational woman and genuine role model to so many.[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator css=”.vc_custom_1763549420306{padding-top: 15px !important;}”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Previous Inspirational Woman of the Year Winners<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Year<\/th>\nName<\/th>\nReason<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
2019<\/td>\nAna Goncalves<\/td>\nMarathon Runner and Charity Fundraiser<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2018<\/td>\nRuth Smith<\/td>\nFounder of Malindi Bright Future Academy, Kenya<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2017<\/td>\nSusan Kelly<\/td>\nTreasurer of MENCAP<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2016<\/td>\nMelissa Nobrega<\/td>\nFounder of Caring Cooks<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2015<\/td>\nCassidy McIntosh<\/td>\nFounder of Jersey Action Against Rape (JAAR)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2014<\/td>\nJoanne Nash<\/td>\nFounder of Philip’s Footprints<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2013<\/td>\nRose Helie<\/td>\nFounder of Mustard Seed Jersey<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2012<\/td>\nSophie Le Sueur<\/td>\nAdvance to Work<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2011<\/td>\nRozelle Sutherland<\/td>\nJersey Women’s Refuge<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2010<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2009<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2008<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2007<\/td>\nDoreen Hennessy<\/td>\nFounder of the Easter Walk fundraiser for Jersey Hospice Care<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2006<\/td>\nMargaret du Feu<\/td>\nWillows Day Care Centre<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2005<\/td>\nAngela Nicholson<\/td>\nJersey Sports Association for the Disabled and the Duke of Edinburgh Scheme<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2004<\/td>\nJeannine Carey<\/td>\nJersey Sports Association for the Disabled<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2003<\/td>\nJulie Mackin<\/td>\nRadio Lions<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2002<\/td>\nMary Ayles<\/td>\nJersey Schizophrenia Fellowship volunteer<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2001<\/td>\nRuth Dolbel<\/td>\nJersey Scout Association<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2000<\/td>\nNorma Batchelor<\/td>\nMaufant Youth Club with the young people<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1999<\/td>\nBarbara Marie<\/td>\nJersey Society for the Disabled<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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