31 January, 2009

Chrystal Macmillan Prize

Well, I was pleasantly surprised to open the post today and find a letter from Middle Temple enclosing a cheque to me for being awarded the 'Chrystal Macmillan Prize' in 'recognition of [my] acheivements on the BVC'.

A brief research on the internet shows that Chrystal Macmillan was a suffragette and one of the first female barristers, the prize is therefore for women at the Bar. However, more than that, I have been completely unable to find out.

I have e-mailed Christa Richmond back and will update you all as soon as I have more information.

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I also have some VERY exciting other news (not related to the Bar at all) but will have to wait for a few days before telling you. . .

5 comments:

Android said...

Congrats!!!

--- said...

Cheers - I'm very curious what the selection criteria is!

nought.point.zero said...

Yes indeed congratulations, especially if the prize is accompanied by a cheque!

Minx said...

O My God, AMAZING!! Hearty Congratulations, Ms Mids! ( Didn't even KNOW there was such a prize available!)

--- said...

Minxy - nor did I!

Mr Zero - yep, cheque financing Andrew's birthday presents too!