Tonight the First Women Awards in association with Lloyds TSB will be honouring female trailblazers and pioneers in the world of business. The distinction with these awards is that the women who have been nominated were chosen for their outstanding achievements in their fields which have helped remove barriers and paved the way for others to follow; general achievements were not recognised.

The industries selected for the awards are:

Manufacturing
Tourism and Leisure
Media
Public Service
Retail and Consumer
Science and Technology
Finance
Business Services

Winners will be announced at tonight’s awards Gala Dinner at the London Marriot Hotel, Grosvenor Square.