Established in 1988 by the then Editor, Andrew Neil, the Awards are a recognition of the tremendous contribution made by Britain's most prominent sportswomen.
The ceremony, which has been held in various locations across London, is among the most prestigious and influential in the British sporting calendar.
[1] Previous winners of the main award, The Sunday Times Sportswoman of the Year, include Paula Radcliffe, Pippa Funnell, Denise Lewis, Dame Kelly Holmes, Zara Phillips and Victoria Pendleton.
Sky Sports announced in September 2013 that they would partner the Sunday Times Sportwomen of the Year Awards until 2015.
2007 Sunday Times Sportswomen of the Year Awards[19][20][21] Venue: Lord's cricket ground Sportswoman of the Year: Victoria Pendleton Runner-up: Katherine Grainger Third place: Christine Ohuruogu Pindar Team of the Year: Arsenal Ladies Sony Ericsson Lifetime Achievement Award: Billie Jean King Unsung Hero Award: Cherry Alexander MCC Young Sportswoman of the Year: Shanaze Reade The Champions Award: Nicole Arthur University Sporting Achievement of the Year: Jessica Ennis PE Teacher of the Year: Helen Finbow (Woodhey High School, Ramsbottom, Greater Manchester) The Helen Rollason Award for Inspiration: Joanna Gardiner, University of Brighton Sony Ericsson Overseas Sportswoman of the Year Award: Carolina Klüft