A PRESTWICK woman says her award in the New Year honours list is a tribute to the students and colleagues who have taught her so much during her career.

Professor Eleanor Shaw, Associate Principal at the University of Strathclyde, was made an OBE in recognition of her services to entrepreneurship and education.

The former Heathfield Primary and Prestwick Academy pupil said: “I am truly humbled to be recognised in the New Year Honours List. As my colleagues, friends and family know, I am deeply passionate about entrepreneurship and education.

“I am grateful for the many opportunities I have had to work alongside so many talented, entrepreneurial colleagues and I am proud of everything we have achieved so far.

“This award is testament to all the entrepreneurial people, including students, from whom I have learnt so much.

“Throughout my career they have motivated and encouraged me, and I want to publicly thank them and also my family for their support.

“I will continue to champion entrepreneurship and education and I am committed to providing all young people with the opportunity to unlock and explore their entrepreneurial potential and to use that potential for good.

“I firmly believe that entrepreneurial thinking and actions will contribute much to helping us identify innovative, workable solutions to some of the most challenging problems we face.”

Professor Sir Jim McDonald, Strathclyde University’s principal, said: “Professor Shaw embodies the University’s founding ethos of ‘useful learning’ and I know the entire university community will join me in congratulating them on this richly-deserved recognition.”