Ms Sturgeon, in acknowledging Ullrich's  deserved award for her contribution said that ' I wouldn't be standing here today as First Minister of Scotland without the influence, the support, the mentoring of over decades of Kay Ullrich'.
Sturgeon expressed gratitude to Kay Ullrich, who she credits with being a significant influence in her career. She said that Ullrich's mentorship and support over many years have been instrumental in her becoming Scotland's First Minister.