Women of the Year’s Outstanding Achievement Award recognises an extraordinary woman who through her indomitable spirit, courage and willpower, has shown the world that anything is possible.
Sponsored by:
Good Housekeeping
2007 : Rose Molokoane
Rose Molokoane’s was born and raised in Oukasie, in South Africa and she is now Chairs South African Homeless People’s Federation and is a board member of Shack/Slum Dwellers International. She has supported and helped more than 150,000 squatters to pool their savings which won them sufficient standing to negotiate with the government for a progressive housing policy. 15,000 new homes and over 1,000 hectares of government land for development are now secure. A South African veteran of the anti-apartheid struggle, this courageous and determined woman is one of the most internationally recognised grassroots activists involved in land tenure and housing issues around the world.
Jane Tomlinson 2006
An extraordinary woman whose indomitable spirit showed the world anything is possible.
The McCartney Sisters and Bridgeen Hagaans 2005
Who won the world’s respect for standing up to the IRA after their brother’s murder.
Dame Kelly Holmes 2004
Against all the odds won three gold medals at the Olympics.
Birdie McDonald 2003
A woman who has fostered over 700 children - their success as adults, an incredible tribute to the power of her love.
Paula Radcliffe 2002
One of the greatest distance runners in the world: winner of the 2002 London Marathon, and setter of new UK and European records.
Ellen MacArthur 2001
Yachtswoman who single-handedly sailed around the world at the age of 24.
