Women in the Fire Service Awards 2025
We are thrilled to announce our Women in the Fire Service Awards for 2025.
Our awards recognise and honour the hard work and valuable contributions made by individuals in the UK Fire and Rescue sector.
Nominations for the 2025 Awards are now open!
The awards ceremony will take place in June during our Training and Development Event and is by invitation only.
We still have award categories available to sponsor. If you are interested please email marketing@wfs.org.uk or fill in our Sponsorship Expression of Interest form here.
Award categories:
Dany Cotton Inspiring Leader
This award is designed to honour remarkable women leaders who champion equality and diversity. They deliver real change, inspiring the fire service community whilst bringing out the best in their colleagues.
Firefighter Rising Star
To recognise and celebrate the contribution of a woman in a firefighter role who has showcased unwavering commitment to excel in their duties and has actively advocated for gender equality and empowerment.
Outstanding Team
An award to recognise outstanding teamwork within the fire service, highlighting the importance of collective work. With a minimum of 2 people, the team will have demonstrated exceptional collaborations, unity and excellence in ensuring the safety and wellbeing of our colleagues and communities.
Bright Light
To celebrate a woman who has made a significant impact in furthering the objectives and ethos of WFS. This woman will have paved the way for other women within the sector serving as an inspiration to others. This may be through recruitment, retention or advancement of women fostering, development opportunities and unwavering support.
Youth Inspiration
To honour a young individual aged between 11 to 24 yrs old, who has exemplified exceptional role modelling and embodies the ethos “if you can see it, you can be it.” They will actively engage in and spark conversations, discussion and initiatives that positively promote equality and diversity.
Exceptional Allies
Recognising an individual who has gone above and beyond in advancing gender equality and equity within their organisation or the fire sector. This individual will have supported women to reach their highest potential.
Online Creator
To acknowledge a woman who has used digital platforms to support, inspire and positively influence others. Whether through sharing personal experiences, building supportive online communities or promoting career opportunities. This award spotlights a woman who breaks barriers, ignites enthusiasm and encourages diversity through a social media presence. (Please note if you aren’t aware of their email address don’t worry! Just include their social media handle and platform in the award criteria section and enter your email in the nominees email box.)
Advocate of Excellence
This award recognises and celebrates the contribution of a Local or Regional WFS representative. This individual will embody the ethos of WFS and be instrumental in advancing our mission and contributing to the development of a more progressive fire and rescue service, with an unwavering commitment and tireless dedication to driving positive change within their local or regional settings.
Nominations close at midday on 31st January 2025.
Take a look at our 2024 awards and who had the honour of being one of our winners or runners-up in our awards news here.
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