20 November 2017
Aberdeenshire Council honours local "unsung heroes"
Kindhearted and hardworking volunteers from across Aberdeenshire have been commended for their dedication at a special event.
Councillors across Aberdeenshire Council nominated volunteers from their wards who use their skills and dedication to run events, give their time to assist with community causes and work with others to make where they live that little bit better.
Provost of Aberdeenshire Cllr Bill Howatson hosted a lunch and award ceremony for the volunteers where he presented them with certificates.
He said: “Volunteers are often unsung heroes who dedicate countless hours to various causes which help to make their communities better places to live, work and visit. They are often very modest people who don’t feel they deserve recognition so I am delighted to be hosting this annual event which highlights the tireless work these incredible people do.
“I am sure my fellow councillors feel as humble as I do when reading about the hard work and dedication that these selfless volunteers have demonstrated. I very much hope all the volunteers involved enjoyed their day and received plenty of inspiration from fellow volunteers from across Aberdeenshire.”
Cllr Ron McKail, Deputy Provost of Aberdeenshire, said: “In every community there are generous people who work behind the scenes to make sure events like the Christmas pantomime takes place each year or spend countless hours fundraising for charity. Without their dedication communities would be much poorer places to live. Every person honoured at this special ceremony should be very proud of the positive impact they have made on making Aberdeenshire a fantastic place to be.”
The Volunteer Awards 2017 took place at Aberdeenshire Council’s Woodhill House headquarters in Aberdeen on Friday, November 10.
Here is a list of the winners:
Banff and Buchan
David Donn – nominated by Cllr Brian Topping
Isobel Blackwell – nominated by Cllr Brian Topping
John West – nominated by Cllr Mark Findlater
Stanly West – nominated by Cllr Mark Findlater
Morag Rennie – nominated by Cllr Charles Buchan
Norman Reid – nominated by Cllr Charles Buchan
Buchan
Harry Bissett – nominated by Cllr Anne Allan
Marjorie Griffiths – nominated by Cllr Anne Allan
Megan McGonigie – nominated by Cllr Stephen Calder
Hannah Forman – nominated by Cllr Stephen Calder
Formartine
Jennifer Craig – nominated by Cllr Andrew Hassan
Lynne Bowman – nominated by Cllr Richard Thomson
Brenda Potts – nominated by Cllr Alastair Forsyth
Ronald McDonald – nominated by Cllr Alastair Forsyth
Garioch
Christopher Pinnell – nominated by Cllr Ron McKail
Russell Gray – nominated by Cllr Ron McKail
Irene Ferguson – nominated by Cllr Hazel Smith
Jaqueline Jamieson – nominated by Cllr Neil Baillie
Tricia Barnett – nominated by Cllr Neil Baillie
Kincardine and Mearns
Alastair McNair – nominated by Cllr Ian Mollison
Anne McNair – nominated by Cllr Ian Mollison
Lynne Erskine – nominated by Cllr Alison Evison
Helen Sleeth – nominated by Cllr Alison Evison
Marr
John McPherson – nominated by Cllr Geva Blackett
Marilyn Baker – nominated by Cllr Geva Blackett