London: JK Rowling, the creator of the Harry Potter fantasy series, has made it to the list of ten most influential women in Scotland.
The 44-year-old author was honoured at the Action for Children Scotland Woman of Influence Awards in the Grand Ballroom of the Hilton Hotel in Glasgow.
Other winning women who have had a major impact on Scottish society and were recognised at the charity event included singer Sharleen Spiteri, actress Elaine C Smith and Dr Bridget McConnell, the chief executive of Culture and Sport Glasgow, and lawyer Baroness Helena Kennedy QC.
"I am thrilled to have been voted one of the ``Perfect 10``. Action for Children Scotland is an extremely worthwhile charity that makes a real difference to lots of children`s lives,” The Scotsman quoted Smith as saying.
"I have been lucky enough to attend a number of Woman of Influence lunches over the past ten years and they have always been fantastic events – loads of fun and hugely successful in raising a ton of cash for the charity," she added.
Britain’s Got Talent sensation Susan Boyle, however, failed to make it to the list.
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First Published: Monday, March 22, 2010, 13:28
