And the winners are…………..
At a packed lunch on Friday 15th May, BBC Radio Manchester’s Trevor Hunt interviewed all 12 finalists before guest speaker David Gale, announced the winners. Full details of the winners will be posted shortly.
The Public Sector Award sponsored by Q Hotels went to Ally Melling MBE who runs the largest University based Volunteer & Community Leadership programme in the UK.
The Social Entrepreneur Award, new for 2009 recognised Lucy Danger who has pioneered the issue of waste recycling in Manchester since 1997.
The Business Award, sponsored by Deloitte was given to Rowena Burns. There can’t be many women who have done more for the City they live and work in than Rowena.
The Community Award, sponsored by Lucile Lingerie and receiving a standing ovation from the audience went to Gee Walker. Gee’s son Anthony was the victim of a brutal race attack from which he died. Gee set up the Anthony Walker Foundation, advocating peace, tolerance and racial harmony.
The 2010 Inspiring Women Awards will mark their 18th anniversary and a series of events between now and May 14th 2010 will take place in celebration. Details will be posted on this site. If you wish to join the mailing list, please contact info@inspiringawards.co.uk
