The local women were nominated by people within the local community in recognition of the
work and part they play within their area.
Pictures by Jim McCafferty Photography.

5. Rising Star winner Shannon O'Hagan receiving her 'Rising Women' award from Kellie McBrearty, Community Development Engage Project Officer at Saturday's event. Included on left is Danielle Devine, manager, CNP, and right, Shannon's mum Aisling, sister Saoirse, brother Shea and grandmother Maggie. (Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography)
Rising Star winner Shannon O'Hagan receiving her 'Rising Women' award from Kellie McBrearty, Community Development Engage Project Officer at Saturday's event. Included on left is Danielle Devine, manager, CNP, and right, Shannon's mum Aisling, sister Saoirse, brother Shea and grandmother Maggie. (Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography) Photo: Jim McCafferty Photography

6. Strong Women winners Leeanne Melaugh and Marguerite Burke receiving their 'Rising Women' awards from Kellie McBrearty, Community Development Engage Project Officer and the Mayor, Lilian Seenoi-Barr at Saturday's event.
Strong Women winners Leeanne Melaugh and Marguerite Burke receiving their 'Rising Women' awards from Kellie McBrearty, Community Development Engage Project Officer and the Mayor, Lilian Seenoi-Barr at Saturday's event. Photo: Jim McCafferty Photography

7. Community Champions Debbie Lamberton and Fiona McDaid receiving their 'Rising Women' awards from Barry McCabe, Community Development Engage Project Officer and Tony O'Doherty, chair, CNP at Saturday's Creggan Neighbourhood Partnership's International Women's Day 'Rising Women' awards in Creggan, Derry. (Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography)
Community Champions Debbie Lamberton and Fiona McDaid receiving their 'Rising Women' awards from Barry McCabe, Community Development Engage Project Officer and Tony O'Doherty, chair, CNP at Saturday's Creggan Neighbourhood Partnership's International Women's Day 'Rising Women' awards in Creggan, Derry. (Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography) Photo: Jim McCafferty Photography

8. Agents of Change Arlene Quigley and Sinead O'Sullivan receiving their 'Rising Women' awards from Barry McCabe, Community Development Engage Project Officer and the Mayor, Lilian Seenoi-Barr at Saturday's Creggan Neighbourhood Partnership's International Women's Day 'Rising Women' awards in Creggan, Derry. (Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography)
Agents of Change Arlene Quigley and Sinead O'Sullivan receiving their 'Rising Women' awards from Barry McCabe, Community Development Engage Project Officer and the Mayor, Lilian Seenoi-Barr at Saturday's Creggan Neighbourhood Partnership's International Women's Day 'Rising Women' awards in Creggan, Derry. (Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography) Photo: Jim McCafferty Photography

