These awards will honour the motivating accomplishments of women across all sectors of accountancy and will likewise assist form the discussion around how we can enhance variety within the sector as we highlight a few of the most forward-thinking efforts. We hope these will help move the diversity agenda forward, especially for females, as everyone knows there are still many issues to be addressed and challenges overcome. Showcasing excellence and achievement is an essential tool in the continuing battle to develop equality across all parts of the industry and in all roles.