Medical research pioneer Jane Harding was the supreme winner of the 2019 Women of Influence Awards. Nominations for the eighth annual Women of Influence Awards are now open, celebrating women whose achievements deserve greater recognition. Abigail Dougherty/Stuff 2019 Women of Influence arts & culture winner Jennifer Ward-Lealand went on to be named the New Zealander of the Year. READ MORE:* Women of Influence: Dr Siouxsie Wiles on why the Covid-19 pandemic may have boosted her public image but has made things worse for women* 2019 Women of Influence Supreme winner medical pioneer Jane Harding* 2019 Women of Influence Awards finalists announcedStuff CEO Sinead Boucher said many previous Women of Influence winners had gone on to receive wider recognition, including 2019 arts & culture winner Jennifer Ward-Lealand who was named 2020 New Zealander of the Year. A 2020 supreme winner will be chosen from the 10 category winners, to be announced at an awards event around October-November.

Source: Stuff June 16, 2020 23:48 UTC