Nominations for our fifth annual Inspirational Woman in Defence Award are now open

This International Women’s Day, we’re thrilled to announce our fifth annual Inspirational Woman in Defence Award. 

This award celebrates the achievements and efforts of women, past and present, within the armed forces. 

Members of the British Armed Forces are invited to nominate friends, family or co-workers who are currently serving, or have served.  

To enter, please email us with a short description about why you’ve chosen your nominee to [email protected] 

Entries will close Friday 21st March, 11:59pm.  

The chosen winner will receive £500 voucher and a celebratory award. 

 

Read about our previous winners:  

LCpl Natasha Day RAMC: Natasha was the inaugural award winner in 2021. Natasha launched the Defence Breastfeeding Network to provide a safe space for new mothers to feed their children in the military.  

Sally Orange: Former British Army Major and Physiotherapy Officer, Sally, was our chosen winner  in 2022 thanks to her extensive fundraising efforts which have raised over half a million pounds for mental health charities, including WWTW (Walking with the Wounded), Ripple Suicide Prevention and Scotty’s Little Soldier. 

Liz McConaghy: In 2023, RAF veteran Liz McConaghy, also known as the ‘Chinook Crew Chick’, was named the winner after being the youngest aircrew personnel to be deployed to Iraq, aged 21, as well as the only female crew member on the Chinook for four years.  

Leading Wren Lola-Seton Marsden: Last year’s winner Leading Wren Lola-Seton Marsden was crowned 2024’s International Women in Defence following her incredible personal sacrifice and commitment during the Second World War. 

To nominate for 2025’s Inspirational Woman in Defence Award, please email [email protected].

 

 

Terms and conditions:

- The prize winners will receive a £500 voucher and award.

- No purchase necessary.

- The winners will be drawn within 72 hours of the competition ending.

- No employee or anyone related to an employee will be allowed to enter the competition.

- This promotion is not endorsed by Facebook or Instagram and is being run by Defence Discount Service, ending at 11:59pm on 21.03.2025.

- Entrants must be aged 18+ and be based in the UK or Northern Ireland.

- Once members have been contacted via direct message, they must reply within 48 working hours, or another winner will be chosen.

- The competition is being run across Instagram and Facebook with the winners being drawn from all entries that are emailed to [email protected].

- Competition prizes cannot be exchanged or refunded, and a cash alternative will not be provided.

- For details on how we process the winner’s details, visit our Privacy Notice page.