The winners of the This Girl Can Nottingham 2025 Awards were celebrated at a special event recognising the achievements of women in the physical activity sector within the Nottingham and Nottinghamshire community.
The awards ceremony took place on 20 November 2025 at the Mercure Hotel Sherwood, attended by over 100 finalists, guests and community partners. Sponsored by Reward with an Award and Matt Bradbury, the event was hosted by Charmaine Daley, Workforce Development Officer for This Girl Can Nottingham.
The awards were kicked off with an inspiring performance by local Nottingham group IMPACD CIC, followed by an energetic conga that set the tone for a night of celebration.
This year’s awards attracted an impressive 504 nominations, with judges commending the exceptional quality of entries and the remarkable accomplishments showcased by all the finalists.
Charmaine Daley, This Girl Can Workforce Development Officer, said: “The room was full of celebration, positive vibes and raised vibrations. The strong sense of empowerment was felt by all who attended. To be in a room full of so many esteemed and pioneering women was an honour. The event meant a great deal to the finalists and the winners’ representative of so many communities in Nottingham.
“What a special opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate so many of our unsung heroes, role models and champions. Nottingham is very proud of you all.”
Cllr Corall Jenkins, Executive Member for Communities, Waste and Equalities, said “These awards aren’t just a ceremony. They represent a legacy, a movement that is shaped and owned by the community. A movement that continues to grow because of the passion, energy, and resilience of the women in the room and across our city.
“As partners at Nottingham City Council, alongside our collaborators, we are incredibly proud to support this work. And even prouder of the women whose achievements we celebrated on the night.
“Congratulations to everyone who was nominated and to all the incredible winners!”
2025 This Girl Can Nottingham Award Winners:
- Issy Dickinson – Get Out Get Active Inclusion Award
- Priscilla Akasi Arthur – This Girl Can Nottingham Volunteer Award
- Victoria Spargo – Coaching Award
- Marie Hill – Personal Trainer Award
- IMPACD CIC – Physical Activity Group Award
- Abigail Norman – Group Fitness Instructor Award
- Emma Simmons – Unsung Hero Award
- Marwa Soliman – This Girl Can Nottingham Award
- Anne Vivian Smith – This Girl Can Nottingham Fearless Mover
- Amanda Hose-Hawley – Special Recognition Award
- Dr Chitra Acharya – Special Recognition Award
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This Girl Can is a national movement, created by Sport England in 2015. The focus is on tackling the physical inactivity gap between men and women. At a national level, we know that 59.8% of women aged 16 and over are active (more than 150 minutes of exercise a week), compared to 63.1% of men. In Nottingham, 58% of women do more than 150% of exercise a week, compared to 63% of men. This Girl Can looks at how women can move more in a way that suits them, and the movement can be celebrated.
IMPACD CIC is a Nottingham-based organisation making arts and movement accessible to all. Offering free sessions in dance, drumming, mosaic art, and photography, welcoming people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds – including those with mental health challenges, Parkinson’s, dementia, cerebral palsy, learning disabilities, and LGBTQ+ communities. Join them in creating an inclusive world through creativity and community.