Women in Leadership Awards

The Women in Leadership Awards 2025 Are Now Closed!

Thank you to everyone who entered the awards this year! We received a fantastic number of submissions and are excited to celebrate the incredible female leaders across Hertfordshire.

Read on to discover the winners…

Drop down the categories below to see our 2025 winners!

Please note: entries are now closed

Businesswoman of the Year in Property & Construction 2025

Joanna Strahan - C2C Group

  • Sponsored by Hertfordshire Chamber of Commerce

    This category is for businesswomen aged 35 or under (on 1st January 2025). Finalists demonstrate significant leadership potential and outstanding qualities or performance.

    WINNER

    Hayley Hart, Hayley Hart Fitness

  • Sponsored by Oventrop

    This category recognises businesswomen in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) industries and all our finalists have accomplishments of significance over the past 12 months.

    WINNER:

    Gemma Rabbini, Coach & Bloom

  • Sponsored by SES Engineering Services

    This category recognises businesswomen in the property and construction sector and our finalists include those who have proved their achievements over the past 12 months.

    WINNER

    Joanna Strahan, C2C Group

  • Sponsored by MET Medical

    Thiscategory is a special recognition award, that recognises the outstanding achievements and contributions of a female business leader who has made a significant impact in her industry. The winner of this award will have demonstrated exceptional leadership, strategic vision, innovation, and a commitment to excellence over the past 12 months.

    WINNER

    Gemma Rabbini

Young Businesswoman of the Year 2025

Hayley Hart - Hayley Hart Fitness

Businesswoman of the Year in STEM & Inspiring Businesswoman of the Year

Gemma Rabbini - Coach & Bloom