Wirral's Roz Tranfield has been named as Merseyside’s Woman of the Year during an award ceremony earlier this month.

Roz , who lives in Wallasey and also runs a beauty salon in Liscard, won the award to mark her dedication towards fund raising for a Wirral cancer charity.

In just over a year, cancer survivior Roz has raised more than £35,000 for Clatterbridge Cancer Charity and has created a vital network of support for breast cancer patients.

Roz said: “I still cannot believe that I won the category for ‘Women Making a Difference’. Then, to top that, I was announced as ‘Merseyside Woman of the Year’ – thank you so much to everyone who voted for me.

“I hope to be a good ambassador and to continue mentoring ladies with breast cancer and I hope that winning the award will bring a higher profile to my fundraising for Clatterbridge Cancer Charity.”

The purpose of the Merseyside Women of the Year event is to reward the unsung heroines of Merseyside, for their achievements in just doing what they do best, changing people’s lives across Merseyside.

Roz’s award was sponsored by Michael W Halsall solicitors.

Roz is fundraising for breast cancer research at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre and is now training for Liverpool’s first Nightrider event on July 16 and 17.

This will see Roz move away from her comfort zone and cycle 100km at night for Clatterbridge. Her following challenge will then be a Fashion Show in October, featuring current and former cancer patients.

It seems Wirral has a lot of dedicated charity supporters as there were several other winners from across the borough too.

Andy Shute from Prenton was announced as The Cassell Moore ‘Best Supporting Male’ in recognition of the support Andy gave to his late wife, Julie.

Julie was a great supporter of the Clatterbridge Cancer Charity, in gratitude for the life-extending treatment she received at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre.

Elspeth Wilson, Fundraising Manager at The Clatterbridge Cancer Charity, said: “There aren’t enough words to thank Roz for everything she’s done for The Clatterbridge Cancer Charity.

“The hard work and dedication of Roz, Dorothy and Andy, and other amazing supporters, is what makes the hospital such a special place, providing our patients – young and old – with the best possible care.”

Ema Wilkes, from Moreton won the community impact award at the ceremony for her dedication to the Neo Community Café based in Birkenhead.

Founded in 2013, Neo Community Cafe provides practical support for those struggling to afford basic necessities.

After winning her award on Sunday, Ema said: “I had no idea I would win, it was both terrifying and amazing to her my name.

“It’s great to receive recognition, not just for me but for the whole team.”

The social enterprise runs a range of initiatives including a café in Leasowe Millennium Centre which offers health and nutritious food at a low cost.

Ema added: “Our team and our volunteers work tirelessly to help support the increasing demand for foodbanks and support within the community.

“Our community handouts would not be possible without the volunteers, this award is for them.”

“It is a complete wide range of people who use our services, not just those who are receive low incomes.”

Each year, the event helps to raise money for the Merseyside Women of the Year Legacy Awards and Radio City Cash for Kids.

This year more than £20,000 was raised for the children’s charity.