The Chartered Institute of Marketing’s Women In Marketing Awards announces Sherilyn Shackell, Founder of The Marketing Academy, as the winner of the Special Contribution to Marketing Award 2011.  Sherilyn was thrilled and honoured to win the award at a glittering ceremony held at The May Fair Hotel in London on Thursday 3rd November 2011. 

The Women in Marketing Awards celebrate excellence in marketing and recognise individuals who have demonstrated significant achievements in the field across the Greater London Region. 

Sherilyn Shackell said “It’s an incredible honour to win this award and I’m utterly delighted and humbled to be this year’s recipient.  It has been a wonderful journey over the last 18 months, pulling together some the most amazing talent that the worlds of marketing, advertising and communications have to offer.  Their support has made this possible so I’d like to say thank you to everyone who has supported me and the Marketing Academy.” 

Ade Onilude, Creator of The CIM Women in Marketing Awards said "The essence of the Women in Marketing Awards is to inspire, reach for the stars and celebrate success, Sherilyn Shackell, Founder of The Marketing Academy, exudes inspiration and success, she is a thoroughly worthy winner of the outstanding contribution to marketing award".

The Marketing Academy is also incredibly proud to be able to congratulate Marketing Academy 2011 Scholar Maria Nolan of Sony who won the Female Fast Track Marketer of the Year and also Academy Mentor Sarah Speake of Google who was awarded the Best Female Leader in Marketing.