.jpg)
.jpg)
AVON and Women's Aid Empowering Women Awards 2010
In association with Marie Claire
In association with Marie Claire
The Categories
Woman Survivor of the Year
Awarded to a survivor of domestic violence who has inspired others. The winner will be a woman who has previously been in an abusive relationship, and who has since gone on to achieve success and inspire others. This could be through furthering her career, expanding her education, setting up a business, improving opportunities for her family, helping other women experiencing abuse, or carrying out voluntary work.
Marie Claire Campaigner Against Domestic Violence
Awarded to a woman who is committed to campaigning against domestic violence and is working to make a difference for the future. The winner will be someone who is passionate about bringing an end to domestic violence by speaking out about the issue and calling for change to improve the support available to those experiencing domestic abuse. This Award is open to both those who campaign against domestic violence in either a professional or non-professional capacity.
Grass Roots Hero
Awarded to a volunteer who goes beyond the call of duty to help survivors of domestic violence in need of support. The winner will be a woman who works in a voluntary capacity to support people who have been affected by domestic violence. This could be through providing direct support to women and children using refuge or domestic violence services, raising awareness about the issue of domestic violence in her local community, raising money to support domestic violence services, or helping women and children to cope with the effects of domestic abuse through counseling/therapy. The winner of the Grass Roots Hero Award will be able to nominate a charitable project, of their choice, that makes a difference to those who have suffered or are suffering from the affects of domestic violence, to receive a £10,000 donation. The nominated project must demonstrate how the cash injection donation will be utilised.
