The 56-year old Annie Lennox is a successful British solo artist and has sold more than 80 million records during her shinning musical career. While her singing undeniably remains the focal point of her career, this British singer is also renowned for her generous, charity work with organizations like Amnesty International, Greenpeace, and Nelson Mandelaâs Foundation. She has won the biggest award given for music-Grammy including other musical scores as well. Currently, her routine is dedicated to raise awareness of the HIV/AIDS pandemic in Africa. Back in 2007, she also advocated for the sing campaign to increase awareness on AIDS and raise funds to support the countryâs struggle against the deadly virus.
1. Her Contributions
This immensely talented singer is contributing most of her time doing philanthropic work for countries like Africa. While she is working as a peace activist for UNAIDS program, Annie is also appointed as the goodwill ambassador for of the organization as well as the ambassador of Oxfam. Through her years of humanitarian campaign, Annie helped in spreading awareness about the peace and developmental issues around the world along with fostering the harmonious lifestyle in various countries. In 2008, she was awarded with the âBritish Red Crossâ services to Humanity Award for her tireless charity work. Annie also runs different charity initiatives through internet. The exhibit displaying about her life is currently being shown in the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.
2. Why was she chosen for the Lifetime achievement award?
The former member of Eurythmics was honored with the 2011 lifetime time achievement award from the Inspiration awards for women in London . With her generous act, Annie has inspired thousand other women around the world. She had been chosen for the award among other nominees such as Kate Winslet and Tracy Emin. Annie was given the award for her unwavering contribution in spreading mass awareness of HIV/AIDS, alleviating poverty in Africa and of course, for her stellar accomplishment in music industry.
3. Why is the inspiration award given?
The Inspiration Awards for Women celebrates women from diverse backgrounds, who have inspired millions through their work. Besides acknowledging their effort and contribution, the event also raises fund for the Breakthrough Breast Cancer charity.
This year, the award ceremony was jointly presented by the Sky News presenter, Sarah-Jane Mee and the former tennis star, Andrew Castle at the Cadogan hall, London on October 7. The ceremony also featured stunning musical performances by various renowned and talented Opera and Broadway artists to keep the mood of the ceremony elated.