Members of Parliament are often asked for assistance in nominating constituents for honours or awards. The honours system is a way of recognising people’s achievements or efforts in serving their communities or the country.
Nominations are officially open for The House magazine’s Women in Westminster: The 100, the renowned initiative celebrating the remarkable contributions of women in public life. This annual recognition honours the achievements of women across various sectors, including parliamentarians, civil servants, journalists, activists, think tankers and public affairs professionals.
Now in its sixth year, the campaign, supported by Lloyds Banking Group, highlights women who are not only leaders in their respective fields but also serve as role models with the power to inspire the next generation to make a meaningful impact in Westminster and beyond.
Nominations close on November 1st, when the Board of Patrons including Baroness Floella Benjamin OM DBE DL, former BBC Radio 4 presenter Carolyn Quinn, Labour/Co-operative MP for Hackney South and Shoreditch and chair of the Treasury Select Committee Meg Hillier, and Baroness Anne Jenkin of Kennington (Co-Founder, Women2Win) will select the list of 100 women for 2025.
Last year saw almost 350 women considered, with the final 100 including influencer and campaigner Georgia Harrison; Sky News political journalist Mhari Aurora; Permanent Secretary at the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Sarah Munby; and the chair of the Independent Commission for Equity in Cricket (ICEC) Cindy Butts.
The list will be announced on March 12th, 2025, with a reception at the House of Commons, a few days after International Women’s Day.
