November 2009: The third annual Belfast Telegraph Women of the Year Awards took place at the Ramada Hotel, Belfast this week. The event aims to recognise inspiring women across Northern Ireland.

Judge Brenda Shankey commented, "It was both an emotional and enjoyable night. The process was extremely difficult to judge as the nominees all had very inspiring stories".

For further details, go to the Belfast Telegraph‘s website.

Pictured above are the judges: Dr Audrey Simpson, Jane Hardy, Naomi Long, Brenda Shankey and Gail Walker.