Finalists announced for '˜Working Women's Oscars'

There is not long to go until the finals of the Venus Women of the Year Awards.

The brilliant nominees – who come from all walks of life – have now been announced.

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Inspirational Woman of the Year finalist, Claire Cook of Hannahs Holiday Home Appeal

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Hampshire Inspirational Woman of the Year finalist, Claire Cook of Hannahs Holiday Home Appeal (170915-7824)

They include Claire Cook, who works tirelessly for the charity Hannah’s Holiday Home, in Horndean.

Nominations for the Hampshire-wide awards, which have been dubbed the Working Women’s Oscars, have now closed and the winners’ ceremony and gala dinner will be held on November 11.

Hampshire

Infuential Woman of the Year finalist Jennifer Hudson of Hudson Blake Training 

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Hampshire Infuential Woman of the Year finalist Jennifer Hudson of Hudson Blake Training (170915-7820)

For more details go to venusawards.co.uk/hampshire.

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Tara Howard - the founder of the Venus Awards (170915-7854)
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Company of the Year finalist, Karen Clarkson of Warner Goodman
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Hampshire Company of the Year finalist, Karen Clarkson of Warner Goodman (170915-7789)
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Company of the Year - Vaughan Meir of BAE Systems

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Hampshire Company of the Year - Vaughan Meir of BAE Systems (170915-7805)
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Hampshire Company of the Year finalist - Nicole Churchill of NetPay
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Hampshire Musical Talent finalist - Ruth Morgan of Melody Tots (170915-7761)
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