| Women of the Year Award |
“The Women of the Year Award is given to an exceptional selfless woman who with determination and vision has made an impact on the lives of many.”
Joan Armatrading MBE, President
The Women of the Year Award sponsored by Barclays is given to an exceptional selfless woman who with determination and vision has made an impact on the lives of many.
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Sponsored by: Barclays
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Sister Frances Dominica 2007
Sister Frances Dominica is a nun and pioneer to the hospice movement. She is founder of Helen House, the first children’s hospice in the world, which provides care to children with life-limiting illness. The hospice opened in 1982 following a friendship Sister Frances had with the parents of a seriously ill girl called Helen, who lived with her family but required 24hr care. Sister Frances continues to dedicate her life to fundraising as well as lecturing and writing on the care of children and young people with life-limiting illness. Sister Frances is a truly exceptional woman, who has helped and influenced people around the world both personally and professionally.
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Camila Batmanghelidjh 2006
Founder and director of Kids Company, a charity for children in inner London. Camila believes in offering care, and practical and emotional support to vulnerable children, often when they have suffered neglect and exclusion elsewhere. |
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Tina Turner 2005
Turner’s can-do attitude has permeated every aspect of her life - from the poverty and personal suffering of her early years, to her position as the most successful female rock artist of all time, Turner has inspired generations of women to overcome adversity, and to achieve their dreams.
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