Kylie in Italy recently

    BEIJING, June 8 -- Kylie Minogue was named Woman of the Year at a showbiz awards ceremony in London yesterday.

    She was honoured at the Glamour Women of the Year Awards for her battle against breast cancer.

    The 37 year-old didn't attend the bash but sent a message describing her fans support as an enormous help and saying she hoped to be back in person very soon.

    Charlotte Church who glammed up for the evening accepted the UK Solo Artist of the Year Award.

    Doctor Who star Billie Piper was named UK TV Actress of the Year.

    Liz Hurley received the award for Entrepreneur of the Year and royal Zara Phillips was named Sportswoman of the Year in recognition of her equestrian endeavours.

    Sharon Osbourne was TV Personality of the Year, while model Naomi Campbell was given the Outstanding Contribution Award.