• Author: Miriam Leighton

    Marion Mather (Food Facts Friends)

    Nominated by: Food Facts Friends

    We recognise the care you apply to your volunteering role and the difference that makes to those around you. You are dedicated to the organisation and to ensuring that the services that are provided run smoothly. You are an asset to Food Facts Friends and for that we say thanks.

    Fiona Clark (Health in Mind)

    Nominated by: Health in Mind

    We recognise the care and dedication you take to ensure everyone feels included and able to connect with nature in ways that make people feel good. 

    Stacey McKay (Girl Guides)

    Nominated by: Girl Guides

    We value highly your involvement in supporting our young people within the community through your time at Rainbows, Brownies, Guides & Rangers.

    Davy Naismith (Glencorse Centre)

    Nominated by: Glencorse

    It is clear Davy has passion, commitment, and devotion towards his community though his work at Glencorse Centre. We believe Davy goes beyond what is expected, using his own time and resources to improve the lives of those in the community. It is evident that Davy encompasses community spirit and has had a real impact to the community.

    Penicuik Storehouse Volunteers (Penicuik Storehouse)

    Nominated by: Penicuik Storehouse

    We appreciate your devotion and perseverance in supporting a range of community members ensuring services are available to all. We particularly admire your work with local traders and makers, and also the Pay It Forward system you have introduced.

    VOCAL Centre Volunteers (Midlothian Carer Centre)

    Nominated by: Midlothian Carer Centre

    We value highly your involvement in supporting unpaid carers at Midlothian Carer Centre. The advice and support you provide through both direct and innovative service delivery will make a difference to the lives of carers.

    Isa Conlin (Rosewell Development Trust)

    Nominated by: Rosewell Development Trust

    We particularly admire your devotion towards the whole of Rosewell Community over the past 30 years. Your length of service is a clear indication to your passion and commitment to making people’s lives better

    Jacqueline Phillips (Midlothian TSI)

    Nominated by: Midlothian TSI

    We value your ability to keep people connected, to build a long term relationship, to improve people’s sense of confidence and wellbeing, as well as their connection with nature

    Ageing Well Volunteers (Ageing Well)

    Nominated by: Ageing Well Volunteer Coordinator

    We particularly value your commitment to improve people’s life and wellbeing and your long life dedication to promote physical activity of a local community