J. K. Rowling Among Top Ten Most Influential Women in Scotland

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J. K. Rowling Among Top Ten Most Influential Women in Scotland

Posted by: Edward

March 22, 2010, 08:04 PM

Harry Potter author J. K. Rowling has been included in a new list of the ten most influential women in Scotland, according to a new report in the Scotsman. The paper reports that the honor was announced at the Action for Children Scotland Woman of Influence Awards, a charitable event which honored the ten women who have had a major impact on Scottish society. Along with J. K. Rowling, such influential women as Violinist Nicola Benedetti, runner Liz McColgan, and Stagecoach co-founder Ann Gloag were also honored at the ceremony. Dubbed the 'Perfect 10," the women were chosen by "a panel of the charity's committee members for their long-term impact in Scotland."

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5185 Points

Congrats Jo. You deserve it, with all those things you’ve done. Always no. 1. :D

Posted by chRiStiNe [(ROAR)] on March 23, 2010, 12:07 AM report to moderator

3271 Points

Congrats Jo! A well-deserved recognition for a wonderful person!

Posted by Half-Blood Princess66[ROAR!] on March 23, 2010, 12:49 AM report to moderator

1373 Points

Congratulations Jo! You’re the best!!!
It would be so cool if she finishes her new book soon! Whatever this new book is about)

Posted by Pollytomat on March 23, 2010, 01:08 AM report to moderator

8302 Points

Wow!! Congrats Jo! You really deserved it. :-D

Posted by forgetmenot_007 on March 23, 2010, 04:42 AM report to moderator

3421 Points

Not unexpected! Hehehe, Jo, well first Congrats, you deserve it for all you’ve done! Which happens to be quite a lot!

Posted by Catherine ( *SQUEE!*) on March 23, 2010, 06:22 AM report to moderator

3634 Points

Congratulations to JKR, well deserved honor for her!

Posted by Want to be a Weasley on March 23, 2010, 08:57 AM report to moderator

187 Points

truley deserved gz Jo :D

Posted by BellatrixGranger on March 23, 2010, 09:39 AM report to moderator

730 Points

Congratulations to Jo! I think she’s one of the most influential women in the world, let alone Scotland. She’s certainly been one of the two most influential women in my life outside of my family (the other being a Ms. Melissa Anelli).

Posted by RavenclawDancer on March 23, 2010, 10:30 AM report to moderator

25813 Points

She deserves it 100%

Posted by Billy Bluenose on March 23, 2010, 10:52 AM report to moderator

8876 Points

Congratulations JKR … she sure is one of the most influential people in Scotland and, in the world, too. Aside from her awesome books and what she has done for literacy, she has been a huge influence for charities, too. She gives a lot of her time and effort as well as her money. She is awesome.

Posted by Moose_Starr on March 23, 2010, 11:48 AM report to moderator