1V Woman of the Year 2027

The 1V Woman of the Year should be a role model for the whole community. 

She must demonstrate a series of activities or programmes which have made a real difference in her community, and the wider area of Blackburn. 

She should be notably influential in supporting individuals or communities in gaining a beneficial result. The 1V Woman of the Year should spearhead initiatives and events for the betterment of people. 

She should be positive, approachable, and understanding towards all members of the community. 

She should show a real passion for her work and seek to positively impact lives and communities. This award is open to volunteers as well as paid staff, however the 1V Woman of the Year must go beyond her paid role(s) to be considered for this award. Special credit will go to those that are ambassadors in the area of cohesion and integration, and those who seek to promote gender and racial equality, as well as uplifting marginalized communities. 

While the award aims to acknowledge the work of candidates in the previous 12 months, it can also be recognition of a continued level of service to the communities.