There are just a few days left to tell us about your woman of the year.

The closing date for nominations for the 2015 Evening Times Scotswoman of the Year is this Friday (December 4).

We want to hear about the mothers, daughters, neighbours, nieces, friends and colleagues you think have made the biggest difference to the lives of others.

It could be your next door neighbour or someone in your family. It could be an unsung heroine from your local charity, a business leader, or even a famous face you feel deserves recognition for the work they do.

The winner will be announced at a glittering awards dinner, supported by our partners St Enoch Centre, in Glasgow City Chambers on Thursday, February 11, 2016.

Whoever lifts the trophy will be following in some impressive footsteps.

The Evening Times awarded its first Scotswoman of the Year title to Red Cross worker Bessie Johnson in 1963, making it the longest-running female achievement award in the UK.

All of the previous winners are included in a fantastic exhibition dedicated to the event, in a unit opposite H&M on Level 2 of St Enoch Centre.

As well as Bessie, the 1960s saw Dr Nora Wattie pick up the prize. This pioneer of social medicine set up Glasgow’s internationally renowned ante natal care service.

In the 70s, as women continued to make their mark on Scottish society, a diverse mix of campaigners, social reformers and entertainers picked up the title.

Winners included, in 1971, the formidable Bridie Connell, who championed the rights of the elderly and, in 1977, actress Molly Weir, a household name thanks to long-running radio and TV shows like Dr Finlay’s Casebook.

The 80s were dominated by women who summed up the growing confidence of the decade – like battling Betty McAllister, the outspoken champion of the people of the east end and Marjorie Jackson, who became famous all over the world in her quest to adopt the boy David.

In the 90s, as women were increasingly expected to juggle the demands of work and family life, our awards discovered Scotland had more than its fair share of superwomen.

Maxie Richards, the housewife who launched a one-woman crusade to change the way heroin addicts were treated in Scotland, won in 1994, and the first posthumous award went to Gwen Mayor, the Dunblane teacher who died protecting her pupils from a gunman.

In the Noughties, an awe-inspiring list of winners included Maureen McKenna, who battled back from alcoholism and depression to help others rebuild shattered lives through her setting up of the Open Door Trust, while the current decade has already awarded the title to the phenomenal Ann Moulds, who campaigned successfully to have stalking laws changed after her own terrifying ordeal, and Cara Henderson, who set up anti-sectarianism charity Nil by Mouth after the death of her friend.

Over the years, celebrity speakers have included HRH Princess Royal, who attended our silver jubilee, prime-minister-to-be Gordon Brown, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and telly boss Michael Grade. Scots personalities as diverse as Elaine C Smith, Karen Dunbar, Nicola Benedetti and Johnny Beattie have entertained the audience, while some of the country’s most successful pop stars – like Amy McDonald – took their first steps to success at SWOTY.

Each winner has her own remarkable story to tell, whether she is a politician or a pioneer, a charity worker or a community champion, a mother or a businesswoman.

But they all have one thing in common – through their determination and spirit, they have overcome obstacles and refused to take no for an answer, to make life better for others.

Here are some possible contenders you have suggested so far – make sure YOUR superwoman makes it on to our shortlist by nominating her now.

LORNA DEMPSEY

After a close friend lost her battle with breast cancer, Lorna Dempsey organised a one-off ball to raise money for Cancer Research UK.

Six years later, she is now one of the charity’s most successful fundraisers, having raised around a quarter of a million pounds from a variety of events.

Her Butterfly Events company in Ayrshire has organised everything from zumbathons to triathlons, helping to support countless people with cancer and their families.

MHAIRI BLACK

Twenty-year-old Mhairi Black is Westminster’s youngest MP for 350 years. She unseated Labour's Shadow Foreign Secretary Douglas Alexander in Paisley and Renfrewshire South at the General Election and is now blazing a trail through the halls of power.

ARLENE CLARK

Arlene set up the charity Brightest Star after her son Jack died six days before his sixth birthday from a suspected virus which attacked his heart. The charity runs first aid courses to teach parents what to do when their child stops breathing; has set up bereavement support groups; and is fundraising for special ambulances to allow parents to travel with seriously ill children.

KATH MAINLAND

Orkney-born Kath steps down this year as chief executive of the Edinburgh Fringe, after seven successful years in the role. Her passion for the arts and her vision and hard work have seen the globally popular festival reach record-breaking visitor numbers. Last year, she was awarded a CBE for services to culture in Scotland.

HOW TO NOMINATE

Nominate your woman of 2015 by emailing swoty@eveningtimes.co.uk by the closing date of Friday, December 4.

You can email swoty@eveningtimes.co.uk or place your nomination on the website www.eveningtimesevents.com/scotswoman.

You can also use the form below.

Call 0141 302 7407 for more information.

SWOTY 2015 NOMINATION

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Send to Lyndsay Wilson, marketing and events, Herald and Times Group, 200 Renfield Street, Glasgow, G2 3QB. For more information call 0141 302 7407.