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The FWR Magdelen Berns memorial awards for Feminism 2019 *Title edited at OP's request*

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TinselAngel · 05/12/2019 14:31

Now granted, I've not fully fleshed this idea out, but in the light of @theflushedzebra pointing out that trans activists never seem to stop giving each other awards, we should have our own virtual FWR awards for services to feminism in 2019.

As the founder of this ceremony, I expect designers will be queuing up to allow me to "wear" them.

Post your nominations below, and feel free to describe how fabulous you look at the ceremony!

My nomination for best British female solo artist goes to : Maya Forstarter for grace and clarity under considerable pressure.

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Cuntysnark · 05/12/2019 15:58

Dr Louise Moody for the tenacity award.

AutumnCrow · 05/12/2019 15:49

Helen Watts for whistleblowing

#ManFriday for the ponds

LangCleg · 05/12/2019 15:48

Julia Long for the Daring To Sit On A Woke Chair Award.

ScrimshawTheSecond · 05/12/2019 15:46

I should have called them the Magdalen Berns awards really

You still can!

Ereshkigal · 05/12/2019 15:46

Posie Parker for best performance in a live TV debate segment

BuzzShitbagBobbly · 05/12/2019 15:46

tehbewilderness for her Rules of Misogyny.

Gone but not forgotten (from FWR)

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TinselAngel · 05/12/2019 15:45

The Filia team for outstanding services to feminist organising.

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tobee · 05/12/2019 15:42

This thread has cheered me right up! Smile

ScapaFlo · 05/12/2019 15:39

Meghan Murphy in the International category?

Michelleoftheresistance · 05/12/2019 15:38

Oh wow. So many amazing women, I've found more present, active and amazing female role models to admire in the last year than I'd run across in my life before. (And almost none of them figure in public life.)

Another vote for Fair Play for Women
Maya Forstater and Julie Bindel, obviously.
The FWR posters lost in action who fell to the ban hammer for truthing.
Anne Ruzylo, one of the speakers on this who has been at the Womens Place events and who really makes me think- that's the calibre of speaker and person who should be leading a Labour Party that would be both electable and functional.
Oh so much Magdalen.
Joanna Cherry and Joan McAlpine
Datun. Obvs.
Peach yoghurt, another brilliant speaker
Jane Clare Jones for every single tweet and article written

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TinselAngel · 05/12/2019 15:38

The Thighs for the Most Eccentric British Neighbour Award.

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OnlyTheTitOfTheIceberg · 05/12/2019 15:38

TalkingintheDark, Michelleoftheresistance and JanesKettle for the "ability to say the exact thing I wanted to but more eloquently than I ever could" award.

Cuntysnark · 05/12/2019 15:35

And GoinglikeElsie.

LangCleg · 05/12/2019 15:34

Rattlecans for righteous tweeting!

midcenturylegs · 05/12/2019 15:28

Fair Play for Women team?

Thelnebriati · 05/12/2019 15:28

Yes yes yes to all of those; plus Barracker should get at least an honourable mention for her sterling work on FWR plus her 'prounouns are rohypnol' blog.

AutumnCrow · 05/12/2019 15:25

You Tubing award candidate, Lisa Muggeridge

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TinselAngel · 05/12/2019 15:25

I should have called them the Magdalen Berns awards really.
Blush

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BoreOfWhabylon · 05/12/2019 15:17

Honourable mention in Best Newcomer Category - Jane Garvey

BoreOfWhabylon · 05/12/2019 15:16

Spero for Outstanding Courtroom Tweeting

birdsdestiny · 05/12/2019 15:13

Sharron Davies and Martina for their dignity in campaigning for womens sports.

LangCleg · 05/12/2019 15:08

Women and Girls in Scotland for centring the impact of social class in feminism.

LangCleg · 05/12/2019 15:07

Kath Murray, Lucy Hunter Blackburn and Lisa Mackenzie for policy ready work.

Cuntysnark · 05/12/2019 15:07

Janice Turner. James Kirkup for another top bloke. I’m also nominating Tinsel herself, not just for what you say, but how. There should be a list of nominees for a dignified mumsnettter award, Datun, Langcleg, floralbunting, and if we include the absent, rowantrees & the berwilderness. I know I’ve missed lots but it’s not my list! Add away.

OvaHere · 05/12/2019 15:05

Best Newcomer - Emily Maitlis