"Despite the hurdles we've all faced during the last two years, women are continuing to thrive and excel in their careers and this is something that we should be highlighting and truly celebrating."
The awards programme, now in its fifth year, aims to support the growing momentum for a more diverse and equal financial services community, recognising achievement in particular fields such as mortgages and specialist lending, alongside adviser-focused categories.
The WRAs also reward people and businesses in the industry who have made notable strides towards gender equality, either through raising awareness or by implementing specific changes within their workplace.
Following the introduction of HM Treasury's Women in Finance Charter, momentum has gathered behind the movement towards making financial services a welcoming space for women, and one in which they are given the tools and opportunities to thrive.
You can nominate an individual or firm at frwra.co.uk and nominees will then be invited to submit a supporting application.
Nominations close on the 17th of June and our expert panel of judges will then review all applications before the finalists are announced on the 26th of July.
The Winners’ Party will then take place at the iconic Alexandra Palace in London on the 21st of September.
Amy Loddington, Barcadia Media’s communications director, said: "To have reached the fifth year of the Women's Recognition Awards and see it grow each time is inspiring.
"Despite the hurdles we've all faced during the last two years, women are continuing to thrive and excel in their careers and this is something that we should be highlighting and truly celebrating.
"For 2022, we're hoping to reach an even wider group of women and businesses. Last year's Awards saw the number of entries increase massively and we'd like to build on this momentum once again. We want to encourage industry leaders of all genders to encourage the women in their firms to apply and to nominate those employees who go above and beyond to make our industry representative of the wider population."
