Celebrating 70 Years of Women of the Year Lunch and Awards

Baroness Grey-Thompson DBE DL, President and Lady Louise Vaughan, Chair, will be recognising and celebrating the remarkable achievements of 450 extraordinary women this Monday 7th October 2024 at the Royal Lancaster London. The event marks the 70th anniversary of the Women of the Year Lunch and Awards.

Details of the event & what to wear

This invitation-only event will be held on Monday 7th October at the Royal Lancaster London, Lancaster Terrace, London, W2 2TY from 11:45am – 3.45pm.

Travelling to the Royal Lancaster London by rail/tube

The nearest railway station is Paddington.
The nearest tube is Lancaster Gate, which is on the Central Line, the hotel is two minutes’ walk from the tube station.

Dress code

The dress code is smart daywear. Armed services are encouraged to wear uniforms. The preference for sportswomen is not to wear their sports attire but do please wear medals.

If you have any questions about attending the lunch, please email the team on hello@womenoftheyear.co.uk

Running order

  • 11.45am – Join us for a drinks reception in the Nine Kings Foyer. Please bring photo ID for guest registration.
  • 12.20pm – Seated for lunch.
  • 12.30pm – Speeches from our host, Mel Giedroyc, and President, Baroness Grey-Thompson DBE, DL.
  • 12.45pm – A two course meal will be served.
  • 2pm – Women of the Year Awards ceremony commences.
  • 3.45pm – The lunch will draw to a close. Guests are welcome to move into the Nine Kings Foyer for cupcakes and cocktails, tea and coffee will also be served.
  • 5.30pm – Close

Thanks to our sponsors

Our thanks to our table, gift bag and in kind sponsors

And a special thank you to Waverton for kindly sponsoring our drinks reception.

Waverton