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1996 Leonora Kidd was invalided out of the police force in 1991 following an
assault. She then funded herself through a BA (Hons) degree and the Award al-
lowed her to embark on a Masters degree course in Innovation studies, a unique
course which endorses the ethos and philosophy behind the government’s initia-
tives regarding competitiveness.

1999 Alison Tupling qualified as a State Registered Nurse who worked as a Staff
Nurse and then a Junior Sister. Wishing to move into childcare, she was enabled
by the Award to develop the experience for that by following a two-year part time
course for NVQ Level 2 &3 in Childcare & Education.
2000 The Award was sought by a number of applicants from wide-ranging occu-
pations but was divided between two members . For Dianne Forbes, a primary
school teacher with 20 years experience, it meant she could move into special
needs teaching by taking a Master of Education degree in Special Educational
Needs. Delia Critchley used her award to help fund an MSc in Advanced Comput-
er Science with the hope of later completing a PhD.
2002 Jacky Bates from Northern Ireland received the Award for help with fur-
thering her Library studies resulting in a career change from being a dietician at
the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast to becoming a part time library assistant hop-
ing later to secure a full professional role.

2004 Dr M Campos-Ponce, a post-doctoral researcher at Salford University was
helped to gain specialisation in Epidemiology and Disease Control at Liverpool
School of Tropical Medicine. This she would use to work in applied fields for NGOs
as well as government health organisations.
2011 Yasmeen Khalaf – the Award allowed Yasmeen to study at RADA and
RADA wrote to BPW to thank us for this support.

2012 Jackie Franklin – whose expertise is in finance took her leisure interest to
a professional level when the Award allowed her to undertake a course in making
jewellery. Now, a prime activity, she produces exquisite jewellery.
2014 Libby Ashmore. The Award helped her undertake a qualification with the
Chartered Institute of Marketing and keep up with the rapidly changing marketing
environment. Quite a challenge doing the two years part-time study alongside a
full-time job and raising a toddler.

June would have been delighted to see how this award in her name has inspired
members of the UK Federation to match her determination and advance in their
chosen field. The Award is still available for members to make application for
assistance to gain qualifications or experience that will bring them the success that
June fought hard to achieve. ◼

Sylvia G Perry
Past President BPW