Three of Bradford’s own wonder women have narrowly missed out on a "Yorkshire Women of Achievement" award.
Thirty seven inspirational women from all over Yorkshire attended a ceremony at the Royal Armouries, competing in 5 categories ranging from business to education.
The 3 Bradford nominees were all competing for the lifetime achievement award.
Police Chief Superintendant Alison Rose is divisional commander for Bradford South, and the only female police commander in West Yorkshire. The second nominee was Shelia Saunders, a research associate working at Bradford University, and the third was Sandra Corcoran, who manages training centres for Bradford Council.
Despite their achievements, the Bradford ladies were pipped to the post by Hilary Willmer, founder of the “Nightstop” Barnardo's project.
The winner of the Jane Tomlinson courage award was Emmerdale’s blind actress, Kitty Mcgeever, who lost her son, her sight, and her livelihood in a battle with diabetes.
Following the event Alison Rose told BCB she had found the whole day inspirational (video)
Reporter: Kate Holdsworth Video: Cat Marr
Congratulations to Alison and Sheila and yes it was a fantastic day and truly inspirational. I felt privileged and honoured to be part of the days proceedings and it was wonderful to get to the finals. I am a Bradford lass and very proud Yorkshire lady.
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