The 43rd Women of the Year Awards took place on Friday at Manchester City’s Etihad Stadium.

Over 400 people gathered to listen to the stories of and celebrate the three winners, whittled down from more than 300 nominations.

Rachel Corp, chief executive officer of ITN, was the recipient of the Business Woman of the Year award. As well as overseeing one of the largest independent production companies in the UK, Corp is also involved with Women in Journalism, Women for Women International, and the RSA BAFTA. Special commendation was given to Sue Wright from Harrogate Group.

Neev Spencer, a broadcaster and presenter of Magic Radio’s weekday afternoon show, took home the ‘Freeths Woman with Edge’ award. Spencer is an ambassador for The British Asian Trust and other charities. Special commendation was given to Leisa Nichols- Drew from De Montfort University.

The Women of the Post Office were honoured with the Emmeline Pankhurst ‘Woman of Achievement’ award, recognising their courage and fight against one of the worst injustices in British history with the Horizon Scandal.