Business event celebrates Wentworth's "wonderful women"

From left to right are: partner at Howell's Solicitors Sharon Lockwood, Lady Mabel archivist Sue Gravil, chief executive of Bernsai Homes Helen Jaggar, president of Barnsley and Rotherham Chamber Lisa Pogson, chairman of the Wentworth Woodhouse Preservation Trust Julie Kenny and organiser of the Athena awards event Ruth Willis. 184583-

The Wonderful Women of Wentworth event began with a reflection on the life and impact of Lady Mabel of Wentworth, who founded a teacher training college on the site, before speeches by Julie Kenny and Sarah Mcleod — key members of the current Wentworth Woodhouse Preservation Trust.

Lady Mabel was born into the gentry but was also considered a socialist, an educationalist and a feminist.

The business networking event also saw the launch of the Athena Awards, which will be handed out next March to recognising, celebrating and profiling values-driven leadership and championing the role and contribution of women in business.

The awards are open to anyone, male or female, company or organisation, who live, work or are situated in the Sheffield City Region.

International Women’s Day 2019 – Including ATHENA International Awards