Inspiring schoolgirl andteachermake shortlist for top title
SCOTSWOMAN OF THE YEAR 2017
IT IS time to meet the final two candidates on our Evening Times Scotswoman of the Year 2017 shortlist.
So far, we have revealed that forensic anthropologist Professor Dame Sue Black, broadcaster and Playlist for Life founder Sally Magnusson, wheelchair athlete Sammi Kinghorn and equal rights activist Suki Sangha are all in contention for the prestigious title.
Today we announce the remaining two finalists. The winner will be crowned at a gala awards dinner in the City Chambers, supported by our event partner St Enoch Centre, on February 15. centres, Edinburgh airport and football grounds.
“The hearts on the sign represent that sometimes, disability is invisible and also that people should have a heart and not judge what cannot be seen,” explains Grace.
Grace continues to work tirelessly on her campaign, which has been taken up by Crohn’s and Colitis UK and has been featured around the world.
She was the inspiration behind the CCUK campaign for better signage in supermarkets; she has met Nicola Sturgeon and Princes William and Harry; and her story has gone viral.
She now plans to take her campaign into schools, to make young people more aware of those living with invisible disabilities.
A delighted Grace said: “I still can’t quite believe that I have been nominated for this award. It’s amazing to be one of the finalists especially as I’m only 12.”
Her mum, Judith, said: “I am so very proud of Grace.
“The day she decided that she wanted to see a change even I didn’t realise just how far Grace’s Sign would reach and what it would mean to those with invisible disabilities.” Renfrewshire teacher Arlene set up the charity Brightest Star after her son Jack died, six days before his sixth birthday.
She wanted to help other parents, with counselling, with respite care and most