Julie Robinson, CEO of Move it or Lose it, has been recognised in woman&home magazine’s Amazing Women Awards, in association with Hotter shoes.
The Awards celebrate women over 50 who are making a difference to the people around them and our country. Championing women in our communities, the three Hotter Community Hero Award categories are nominated and voted for by readers.
Julie won the accolade for ‘going the extra mile for charity’. Following losing three sisters-in-law to breast cancer, Julie has raised £1 million for Breast Cancer Now after promising her sister-in-law Louise that she would raise £1,000 for research.
Following being shortlisted, Julie spoke to woman&home about her work for charity, saying: “When Louise asked me to raise £1,000 to aid research into breast cancer, I couldn’t say no. With a group of friends, we organised a charity ball, where Louise danced the night away and raised £7,000.
“Just four months later she died, aged 44. Raising awareness and funds for the charity has become a lifetime mission.”
Julie was nominated by Beth Rees who said: “Julie’s efforts for Breast Cancer Now are incredible and deserve recognition. She has led her volunteer group for over 20 years and together they have now raised £1 million.”
Asked how she felt about winning the Award, Julie says: “Thrilled. I feel it’s in recognition of the efforts and hard work of all of the many amazing women who work tirelessly as volunteers for the charity.”
Shining a spotlight on inspiring women from all walks of life, the winners list includes celebrities doing good, business women, tech geniuses and those dedicated to making our country better.
The winners were announced at an event held at Claridges, compèred by celebrity Sally Phillips and woman&home editor-in-chief Catherine Westwood. A photoshoot and interview with the winners appears in the November edition of woman&home, on sale now.
The winners list in full:
The Hotter Community Hero Awards (reader-nominated categories)
Caring for others
Winner: Alison Bunce, for innovations in care
Improving our environment
Winner: Dr Jan Peters, for revamping her town
Going the extra mile for charity
Winner: Julie Robinson, for funding breast cancer research
The Amazing Women Awards
Champions of the arts – Fuelling our passion for culture
Winner: Debbie Horsfield, award-winning producer and screenwriter
Brand new directions – Brilliant entrepreneurs leading the way
Winner: Jane Atherton, mentoring women through the menopause
Smashing the glass ceiling – Role models at the top of corporate environments
Winner: Minette Batters, President of the National Farmers Union
Celebrities doing good – Stars of stage and screen who also do great work for charity
Winner: Shirley Ballas, supporter of CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably)
The Hotter Special Award, Don’t tell me I can’t – Women doing amazing things and fulfilling their dreams
Winner: India Gill, model championing classic elegance, breaking into the industry in her fifties
Social and tech geniuses – From Instagram influencers to app inventors
Winner: Anne Boden MBE, Founder of Starling Bank
Changing our country – Women in high places dedicated to making our lives – and lives of children – better
Winner: Chantal Hughes, helping victims of domestic abuse
