British singer Annie Lennox is the recipient of the 2011 lifetime achievement award from Inspiration Awards for Women.

The former member of the Eurythmics has been chosen because of her accomplishments in the music industry as well as her philanthropic work. This June, she was inducted into the Order of the British Empire by the Queen at Buckingham Palace because of her unwavering passion for the fight against AIDS and alleviation of poverty in Africa. She is also the proponent of the Sing campaign back in 2007 in order to raise funds and increase awareness of the people about AIDS in Africa.

"Doing charity work is something that is very meaningful to me", she says.

Lennox, aged 56, is also known for her work as a peace activist under the UNAIDS program. She was appointed as a goodwill ambassador of the organization and at the same time, an ambassador for Oxfam. She was tasked to speak before thousands of people in order to help people be more aware of the current peace and development issues around the world and instigate action to promote harmonious living in different countries.

The other nominees who were included in the Inspiration Awards for Women were Tracey Emin and Kate Winslet. One of the most popular breakout singers of this generation, Adele, will also be given the next generation inspiration award. She just cancelled her U.S. tour due to a vocal cord hemorrhage.

Other artists who have been included in the list of international nominees were Lady Gaga and Alicia Keys. They also have been recognized for their excellent work and innovative contributions to the music industry as well as their support for various causes all over the world.

The awards night is held in honor of the women who have been the 'most inspirational, aspirational and stylish' in their own fields. It is also a fundraising event for the Breakthrough Breast Cancer charity.

Lennox has sold more than 80 million albums all over the globe as a part of the Eurythmics and as a solo artist. She has an exhibit about her life currently shown in the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.