AN ANNUAL ceremony will recognise the achievements of unsung female heroes in the Bradford district.

The finalists who have been announced for the fourth Bradford Inspirational Women Awards.

The winners will be revealed at the ceremony on Saturday, March 28 in Life Centre, Wapping Road, Bradford.

The Inspirational Women Foundation hosts the Bradford Inspirational Women Awards every year.

The 2015 award ceremony will be presented by broadcasters, Sunny and Shay Grewal.

Guests will include athlete and Paralympic head coach Paula Dunn, who said: “I’m very honoured and humbled to be the chief guest at this great event especially celebrating women’s achievement and, and as a Bradford-born woman, it makes it so much more special to be in attendance.”

Jane Vincent, a co-founder of the awards event, said, “Now more than ever before, it is so important that we highlight and salute the extraordinary accomplishments of formidable women not just in the public but the private sphere also.

“It is imperative that we celebrate their achievements and also stand united and strong in our continued goal of female empowerment and equality.”