Women’s Awards 2022 honour two Strathclyde academics

Professor Eleanor Shaw, Associate Principal with responsibility for the University’s entrepreneurship strategy, and Professor Mairi Spowage, Director of the Fraser of Allander Institute (pictured), won the Services to Education and Services to Accounting & Finance categories respectively at the 4th Scottish Women’s Awards 2022 which were set up to recognise and celebrate Scottish female talent.  

Nominations in all categories came from across Scotland. The awards were held in Glasgow’s Marriott Hotel on October 27 and they honoured the talent of female professionals across the country, commending women entrepreneurs, businesses and civil servants on their success and contribution to society. 

A spokesperson for The Scottish Women’s Awards 2022 said, “We are delighted to bring back The Scottish Women’s Awards and we are sure that this year will bring its fair share of brilliant inspiration. 

“We are excited to recognise those who are pushing boundaries and showing the world that there is no limit to the things that women can achieve.” 

Published: 3 November 2022