The awards programme 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.
This year saw a record 4,277 applications across all categories as the sector increasingly recognises the women who are succeeding and creates a path for an industry where hard work merits success, regardless of gender.
Our panel of expert judges were faced with the difficult task of narrowing down the nominations to 80 worthy finalists, before choosing the overall winners.
The Winners’ Party took place at the iconic Alexandra Palace, where hundreds of industry names joined forces to celebrate the winners and finalists.
To see all the winners of the Women’s Recognition Awards 2022, head to the Twitter page @FR_WRA or visit https://www.frwra.co.uk/2022-winners.
Speaking at the event, Amy Loddington, Barcadia Media’s communications director, said:
"Our biggest achievement with the Women's Recognition Awards has been creating conversations: about gender equality in financial services in the industry at a broader level, but also between individuals as they decide to recognise their peers or put themselves forward for recognition. We're very proud to continue to elevate women's voices in our industry and to see so many nominations and applications this year really shows that creating a space to do just that really works.
"A huge congratulations to our finalists and especially our winners - with so many applicants, every single spot is a real achievement, and we're delighted for each and every one.
"Thank you once again to NatWest, whose support has been crucial to the 2022 Women's Recognition Awards, and to all our sponsors and judges: it's a true mark of our industry's dedication to change that so many businesses support these awards, and we're very grateful."
