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.
Nominated by: Tynewater Community Council
We value highly your involvement in supporting Pathhead and District Community. Your work at Pathhead Hall to provide community activities will improve the lives of local families, adults and children.
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.
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.
Nominated by: Mayfield Community Club
We appreciate your devotion and contribution to the community of Mayfield through all your hard work at Tea Dance over the past 12 years.
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
Nominated by: Rosewell Development Trust
We value your dedication, commitment, and love of nature which you want to share with others.
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
Nominated by: Volunteer Midlothian Transform Project Worker.
We particularly value, how your dedication to the garden can bring the best out of the young volunteers and being truly transformative to them.
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
Nominated by: Esk Valley Trust
We are extremely proud of your achievements and your dedication to improve the environment and raise awareness of pollution.
Nominated by: Volunteer Midlothian
We particularly admire Maria’s commitment as a Volunteer Befriender and the selfless support she has provided comforting and assisting individuals whilst bringing laughter and joy into people’s lives.
Nominated by: Health in Mind
It is clear from Ally’s nomination that he has a very long history of volunteering within Midlothian, most recently with Peer Connection Midlothian. It is clear that he invests his time and energy building long lasting relationships to support people with mental health conditions. Over and above 1-2-1 support, Ally has also devoted his time to supported fundraising for Peer Connecting Midlothian, and again has shared his extensive experience to help guide applications to the Midlothian Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund. It is obvious that Ally is regarded as a much loved and valued mentor who should be celebrated with this award.
Nominated by: Volunteer Midlothian
We particularly admire and value this excellent example of intergenerational relationships being used to build confidence and better understanding of the challenges faced by younger and older generations, whilst having what appears to be a whole lot fun.
Nominated by: NHS Lothian Voluntary Services Manager
We recognise the dedication of everyone involved with this project to help reduce social isolation and the negative impact of loneliness within Midlothian.
