Janey Godley has won the inaugural Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow award just minutes after closing the International Comedy Festival today.
The Scots comic, who was diagnosed with terminal cancer last year, was crowned the winner after she showcased her humour, resilience, openness, unapologetic nature and depth
An independent panel, which included the likes of Sanjeev Kohli, Greg Hemphill, Elaine C Smith, and Karen Dunbar, considered nominations for the at the end of the March and submitted them to comedy legend Billy Connolly who made the final decision.
