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1994 Dr Elizabeth Haywood
“The Awards are an affirmation and celebration of what
women can achieve on merit, because we are good at
what we do. We need fresh evidence every year of our success.”
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1995 Lynda Lumb
“Women in Wales are so talented that, together we can
change the world and make it a better place for
everyone.”
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1996 Professor Ilora Finlay
“The greatest honour and strongest encouragement comes when your efforts are
recognised in your own land. Women work, often
unrecognised, for all aspects of
society in Wales. The quality of opportunity partly depends on recognition of the
women’s achievements, so I would encourage everyone to fill out the forms, look at
how much you have achieved to date and congratulate yourself in what you have
done in your own area and your own life.”
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1997 Angela Gidden
"Entering the awards was an achievement in itself. Winning was positively
life changing. The reward - a role in which to inspire and to be inspired!"
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1998 Professor Valerie Randle
“Being Welsh Woman of the Year enabled me to raise the profile of
science and engineering, particularly as a career for women. And I
was able to show that you don’t have to be Superwoman to succeed!”
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1999 Ann Taylor
“Welsh Woman of the Year is an exciting event for women; for those who receive
awards and for those looking for inspiration. It recognises the role that women have at
home and in the workplace and allows us to learn from their achievements.”
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2000 Dr Olwen Williams
“Being Welsh Woman of the Year was a life enhancing experience, that gave me the
self belief to push forward boundaries that I would otherwise have never challenged.
Changing that ‘why me?’ to ‘why not me?’ attitude can start for you by completing this
year’s Welsh Woman of the Year application form - go for it!”
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2001 Tanni Grey-Thompson
“I hope that I have encouraged others not just to have a dream but to aim high,
whatever their goal and dream is.”
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2002 Jacqueline Royall
“Life is fast, hectic, we rarely take time to reflect, always facing the next day’s
challenge. This is your opportunity to appreciate, share and inspire others in the
celebration of your achievements.”
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2003
Sarah Cornelius
“Winning last year was quite
unforgettable. I was totally surprised,
but at the same time very pleased not just for
myself, but more importantly for all my staff
that were there that night. It was great
to share such an evening with a team that has
worked so hard to make so many dreams come true
for children with terminal cancer. This
title has made such a tremendous difference and
has been a fantastic honour.”
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2004
Susan
Balsom
"Winning the overall title was both a terrific surprise and a great
honour. As a result, during the past year, I have had the privilege to meet and work with a great variety of women throughout Wales. It has been in turn enlightening, entertaining and hugely humbling to learn of enterprise against the odds and of astonishing management achievements in the workplace."
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2005
Karen
Robson
"“We have all the skills and resources we need. What we do with them is up to
us.” (anon)
“This quotation epitomizes the essence of the Welsh Woman of the Year Awards. Women across Wales are daily undertaking amazing and inspiring work, often without recognition for the contribution they are making to Welsh life. This award provides an opportunity to show that this work is
valued."
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2006
Siân Eirian
"Being part of Welsh Woman of the Year is a fantastic experience. Whether you win or not, it’s a wonderful opportunity to focus on the good things - the wealth of skills and experience here in Wales and the diverse fields celebrated by the award. My advice to anyone out there thinking of applying, is go for it!"
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2007
Rhoda Emlyn Jones
“Receiving the Welsh Woman of the Year Award was a marvellous, uplifting event , for me and for all my colleagues. It has provided a great platform for the issues we feel passionately about. The award continues to shine a light on the often hidden achievements of women across Wales.”
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