DEPUTY First Minister Nicola Sturgeon was last night crowned The Herald Scottish Politician of the Year in recognition of a series of achievements, from alcohol pricing and same-sex marriage to her new referendum role as Scotland's "Yes Minister".
The awards, supported by ScottishPower Renewables, RBS Group, NVT Group and the Improvement Service, were presented at a ceremony in Prestonfield House Hotel in Edinburgh.
In 14 years of The Herald awards, this was the first time we had an all-female shortlist for the top prize. In winning the accolade, Ms Sturgeon saw off strong challenges from Labour leader Johann Lamont for the way she has led her party's fightback since the election defeat 18 months ago, and Holyrood Presiding Officer Tricia Marwick for her reforms to the Parliament's proceedings.
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