We all need heroes in our lives - people that we look up to, and admire.

This could be a woman whose career we wish to emulate, or a campaigner whose message rings clear, or just someone who inspires us on a day-to-day basis. And here at Stylist, there is one woman who is collectively inspiring us more and more: Poorna Bell, who is the very worthy winner of our first ever Rising Star award.

A hugely popular journalist and writer, Bell works tirelessly to tackle the stigma surrounding male depression and suicide. While the Remarkable Women Awards aim to recognise women helping other women, it is Bell’s work uniting men and women in her mission that makes her so truly remarkable.

Taking to the stage to collect her award, Bell said: “What I’ve been trying to do in recent years is always write from a place of honesty. I write from a place of love and that’s why I also write about men – I lost the most important man in my life.”

Remarkable Women Awards 2019: Poorna Bell on the vital importance of giving others a voice