DESERVES TO WIN TOP AWARD THIS YEAR
was instrumental in the evolution of the Glasgow Style, Margaret was married to designer and architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh and many of his best known designs were joint efforts. MARGO MACDONALD (1943-2014) Whether you agree with her politics or not, I think Margo deserves to be admired for her independent though and intellect, and her contribution to the assisted dying debate. JEAN DONNACHIE AND NOREEN REAL I have always admired Jean and Noreen – they won SWOTY the first year I got involved in the event, and every year I’m reminded of their fantastic efforts in persuading the Home Office to stop carrying out dawn raids on asylum seekers and their children in Glasgow. ELAINE C SMITH Elaine is technically from Lanarkshire, but her role as Mary Doll in Rab C Nesbitt made her Glasgow’s favourite housewife for a generation of comedy fans. Apart from being the ‘mother of entertainment’, she is never afraid to stand up for what she believes in and speak out on behalf of those less fortunate. MARY BARBOUR (1875 – 1958) Mary was a key player in battling rent increases imposed by Glasgow landlords during the First World War. She was imprisoned five times, and went on hunger strike three times, but continued to fight for women’s rights. ISABELLA ELDER (1828-1905) Isabella took over the running of her husband’s shipbuilding business after he died, and undertook a number of philanthropic projects in Glasgow including the creation of Elder Park. MAGGIE MCIVER The founder of the famous Barras market and the world renowned Barrowland ballroom started off as a barrow girl selling fresh fish and fruit. After renting stalls to others, she opened the market and legend has it she built the ballroom for a Christmas dance for the hawkers when their usual place was fully booked. HOW TO NOMINATE Nominate your woman of 2017 by e-mailing swoty@eveningtimes. co.uk by the closing date of Friday, December 8.
The winner will be announced at a glittering, invitation-only gala dinner in February, hosted by Glasgow City Council in the spectacular surroundings of the City Chambers.
You can e-mail swoty@eveningtimes.co.uk or place your nomination on the website http://newsquestscotlandevents.com/events/ scotswoman-of-the-year-awards/
Call 0141 302 7407 for more information.