Meet the five inspirational women who have been judging the first annual iVillage Community Awards

Lynne Franks, Lifestyle Guru
Known by many for her appearance on 2007's I'm A Celebrity..., there is much more to Lynne Franks than her jungle experience. She is an esteemed PR consultant, lifestyle guru and founder of the influential SEED network, an ethical project that focuses on improving the personal and professional lives of all women.

Her latest book, Bloom, is 'a woman's journal for inspired living', and Lynne has previously released Grow, which she calls 'the modern woman's handbook'.

Lynne says: 'My commitment to continue to work with women from all areas of society, helping them move into their personal power and live their fullest potential is still my priority.'

After spending many years working with fabulous women from all backgrounds, Lynne relished the chance to celebrate the inspirational stories from our community.
www.seednetwork.com / www.lynnefranks.com

Joanna Hall, Fitness Guru
Joanna Hall is the UK's leading diet, fitness and lifestyle expert. She has written columns for a number of national publications and was the woman who brought to the attention of the public the health benefits of using pedometers to count 10,000 steps every day.

She has released a number of books, such as Drop A Size GI Diet as well as some DVDS, including Drop A Size For Life.

Her latest project is 'Walkactive', which she says is 'advocating walking as a foundation to our health, fitness and successful weight management'.

She runs courses, events and even holidays that incorporate the easiest fitness activity there is - walking. Joanna has a fantastic figure and is the perfect example of how to lead a healthy lifestyle.

For more information, visit www.walkactive.co.uk

Jeni Barnett, Actress and Presenter
Londoners will know her as Jeni B, the voice of LBC 97.3 FM every weekday afternoon between 1pm and 4pm. But there are many more strings to Jeni's bow.

After training as an actor and working with some of the greats (Ken Campbell, Sylvester McCoy and Alan Plater), she blazed onto TV on BBC2's 1981 feminist comedy show, Revolting Women.

From there, feisty Jeni spent four-and-a-half years on TVam, famously getting sacked for breast-feeding her three-month-old daughter live on air.

Jeni has been a popular figure on television and in radio for many years, and she found judging the iVillage Community Awards 'a privilege'.

For more information on Jeni and her radio show, see www.lbc.co.uk.

Dianne Pilkington, West End Star
Currently treading the boards as Glinda in the musical WICKED, Dianne Pilkington is a rising star who can be held up as a fine example of a high-achieving woman.

iVillage.co.uk members have raved about her performances on our messageboards, and have pointed out that she is just as lovely in the flesh.

Elphaba1982 said: 'She plays Glinda so well and seems to have a real chemistry with all the main characters. I met her after the show and she was very, very sweet. It seems she is one of those people who is kind, pretty and talented.'

Dianne has worked hard to get to where she is today, with appearances in dozens of musicals. She was nominated in the 'Best Takeover Role' category at the 2008 Theatregoer's Choice Awards for her performance as Glinda.

Discover more about Dianne and WICKED at www.WickedTheMusical.co.uk

Rebecca Miskin, iVillage.co.uk General Manager
Before making iVillage.co.uk even better, Rebecca worked for various large and innovative publishing companies, working on top titles in the Lifestyle and Parenting categories, as well as various digital companies.

Rebecca was previously Director of Tennis Operations for the Lawn Tennis Association, were she was heavily involved in getting grassroots, community tennis initiatives off the ground.

Rebecca found judging the awards and reading the stories of women from our community humbling.

Now meet our incredible winners.