First Women Awards - Shortlist Announced!?

First Women Awards in association with Lloyds Bank Corporate Markets

The shortlist for the 2011�Awards has been announced, featuring an outstanding collection of British business talent from across business and public sectors. This year's finalists include:

• Jill McDonald, CEO of McDonald's UK, described as "Europe's best marketer" (Retail & Consumer)
• Europe's top IP lawyer: Avril Martindale of Freshfields (Business Services)
• The woman leading the development of UK's biggest coastal resort, Pamela Joseph of Bluestone Resorts (Tourism & Leisure)
• President of the City Women's Network - India Gary-Martin (Finance)
• The Queen of paperless tickets - Debra Charles of Novacroft (Science & Technology)

To see the full shortlist,�visit�the awards website.

Lisa Bryant, Women in Business Director, Lloyds Bank Corporate Markets said,

"The 2011 shortlist is one of the strongest I've ever seen! Over the 6 years that Lloyds Bank Corporate Markets has supported the First Women Awards, they have recognised some incredible female business talent who are not only achieving personal success but who are inspiring and supporting future generations of business leaders. Many congratulations to everyone who was nominated and to the 2011 finalists".

The First Women Awards, in association with Lloyds Bank Corporate Markets hosted by the CBI and Real Business, takes place on�June 30, 2011�at the Grand Connaught Rooms, London. The Awards are also supported by: BAE Systems, Benenden Healthcare Society, Centrica, the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, ICAEW, Rolls-Royce and Harvey Nash.

To book your place at this year's Awards:�
Please�click here�to download a booking form or�
contact�Sophie Bay�on 020 7368 7126,�sophie.bay@caspianmedia.com.

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