After receiving hundreds of nominations and a rigorous judging process, Businessin Wales and Sportin Wales are delighted to announce the finalists for the inaugural Womenin Wales Awards.

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Sportswoman of the Year – Sponsored by Nathaniel Cars

Lauren Price

Jess Fishlock

Sabrina Fortune

Emma Finucane

Rising Sports Star – Sponsored by Busy School

Ella Lloyd

Ruby Evans

Mimi Xu

Para Athlete of the Year – Sponsored by Route Media

Sabrina Fortune

Georgia Wilson

Funmi Oduwaiye

Role Model – Sponsored by Alliance Wales & West

Georgia Evans

Merched Y Mor

Safia Middleton-Patel

Media Champion – Sponsored by Hello Starling

Beth Fisher

Ffion Morgan

Gwen Crabb

Team of the Year – Sponsored by Cardo

Wales Women Football Team

Wales U21 Hockey Team

Glamorgan Women

Grassroots Champion – Sponsored by DW Harris

Julie Clayden – MyRounders

Lydia Clements – Radyr Cricket Club

Nic Evans – Kings Cross Steelers

Volunteer of the Year – Sponsored by Welsh Rugby Union

Bev Tucker – Disability Multisport Club Community Club

Lynn Pamment – Chair of the Welsh Sport Association

Angie Prangle – Crosskey RFC

The awards, which will take place on March 19th at the Marriott Hotel in Cardiff, are a celebration of the women who have made extraordinary contributions to sport or business, either individually or as part of a team.

Congratulations to all the finalists, we can’t wait to see you at the ceremony! To view the finalists in the business categories, head over to the BusinessIn Wales website.

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