From politics to the Paralympics, 2016 has been a turbulent year for women on the world stage. There have been tears as well as triumphs but, as we head into the new year with a female Prime Minister, it's clear that women are setting the agenda like never before.

Here, Telegraph Women writers pick their top woman from 2016 and predict who they think will make waves in 2017.

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Cathy Newman, Channel 4 News presenter

Woman of 2016: Theresa May

Even Theresa May’s friends used to joke that “she May, but then again she May not”. But in 2016, she did, becoming Britain’s second prime minister after her trademark caution paid off. Where the favourites blundered into the leadership contest – and crashed and burned - Mrs May tiptoed carefully. Her lukewarm support to Remain in the UK made her the only acceptable unity candidate. And as she walked through the door of Number 10, she showed the world that behind that reticent exterior, was a steely determination.