This is a First Women Awards trophy presented in association with Lloyds Banking Group. It is the Lifetime Achievement Award (2012), awarded to Shere Hite.
The First Women Awards were created to recognize trailblazing women who have broken barriers in their respective fields. The event was organized by Real Business in partnership with the Confederation of British Industry (CBI), which is visible on the award.
In 2012, Shere Hite was honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the First Women Awards, an event organized by Real Business in partnership with the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) and associated with Lloyds Banking Group. This award recognized her ground breaking contributions to sexology and her influential research on human sexuality.
Hite’s seminal work, “The Hite Report: A Nationwide Study of Female Sexuality” (1976), challenged prevailing notions about female sexual experiences and pleasure. Her research provided a platform for women to openly discuss their sexual experiences, significantly impacting both academic discourse and public perceptions of female sexuality.
Beyond her research, Hite was a prominent advocate for women’s sexual rights and education. Her dedication to exploring and understanding human sexuality has left an enduring legacy, influencing contemporary discussions and studies in the field.
Hite’s work continues to inspire and inform ongoing conversations about sexuality, gender, and personal empowerment.
