Woman of Achievement nomination for star mum

MUMMY'S a star . . . Nicolette Peel with daughter Frankie

THE chairwoman of charity Mummy's Star has been recognised among the country's most inspiring and exceptional women.

Nicolette Peel, who is training to be a midwife at the Royal Oldham Hospital, will join more than 400 women from all walks of life at the Women of the Year lunch as a "2016 Woman of Achievement".

Each guest is regarded as a "Woman of the Year" and represents not only herself, but the millions of women who make a difference every day.

The mum-of-three is herself a cancer survivor having beaten the disease twice.

She is also chairwoman of the Midwifery Society, at Salford University, is on a steering committee for pregnant asylum seekers in Greater Manchester and is passionate about supporting and empowering all women during pregnancy and childbirth.

Thrilled

Nicolette (44) said: "I could not me more thrilled about my invitation to the 2016 Women of the Year lunch. It is quite overwhelming to have my work recognised and be nominated for such a prestigious event that truly celebrates women.

"Having survived breast cancer twice and juggled all the different types of treatment around the lives of my own three tiny children, helping to set up Mummy's Star felt absolutely essential. I hope that my attendance at Women of the Year will help to raise more awareness of our wonderful charity so that even more isolated women can access the support we offer."

Mummy's Star supports women and their families affected by cancer during pregnancy or within a year of birth.

This year's Women of the Year event takes place on October 17 at the InterContinental Hotel, Park Lane, London.

Previous attendees have included Nicole Kidman, Fern Britton, Professor Mary Beard, Mel Giedroyc, Nadiya Hussein, Sally Lindsay, Lindsay Lohan, Ellen MacArthur, Eimear McBride, Lulu, Dame Harriet Walter, Julie Walters CBE and Dame Jacqueline Wilson.

Women of the Year has recognised, celebrated and inspired women of all backgrounds since 1955 and continues to shine a light on extraordinary women through an annual awards ceremony.