Published on:
26
October 2007
For the first time two husband and wife teams have been nominated for this year's Citizen of the Year Awards.
The couples are amongst the nine finalists who have been shortlisted from the nominations submitted over the past few weeks.
These unsung heroes will be given the red carpet treatment at a gala awards ceremony at Alloa Town Hall on Thursday 15th November. The evening is a joint awards ceremony with Clackmannanshire Arts Forum, Clackmannanshire Sports Council and the Council's Education Service to celebrate achievements in art, sport and enterprising activities between local businesses and schools over the past year.
The Citizen of the Year finalists were identified by members of the Lord Lieutenant's Trust, including Lord Lieutenant Sheena Cruickshank who has again kindly agreed to sponsor the main Citizen of the Year Award. She will present the 2007 Citizen of the Year, who will be announced on the evening, with their prize.
As well as receiving a certificate, each finalist will also receive a gift voucher for £50 sponsored by Grant Thornton.
Provost Derek Stewart will welcome guests to the ceremony, while Leisure Manager Sheila Bulloch will be Master of Ceremonies for the evening.
Provost Stewart said: "The Clackmannanshire Awards is one of the highlights of my year as Provost, a chance to give the county's unsung heroes the recognition they truly deserve. This ceremony is our chance to honour and thank these people for their selfless good work in the community. These individuals are at the heart of Clackmannanshire - without them, the quality of life of many others would be reduced."
The nominees for Citizen of the Year are:
Moira and Bert Bruce
Many years of tireless work and dedicated fundraising for various charities and community groups including Children's Hospice Association Scotland, Alloa North Church and Homestart.
Caroline Crawford
Many years of service to community and voluntary organisations across the county including Menstrie Community Council and the Council for Voluntary Services.
Evelyn Dimmer
A regular winner in the Council's annual garden competition, Evelyn has raised thousands of pounds for local youth organisations with her garden open weekend in Kennet.
Nan Dougal
Selfless service to the people of Coalsnaughton and Devonside, volunteering on the Community Regeneration Committee and helping to run the local fruit and veg barra.
Helen Livingstone MBE
A former councillor who recently celebrated her 90th birthday, Helen retired earlier this year from prison visiting after over 40 years service.
Dr Alf Martin
The force behind ACE, Alf has made an outstanding contribution to local regeneration, employment creation and recycling.
Scott Mitchell
An enthusiastic and committed volunteer, Scott helps with a range of local sporting activities and social event, inspiring everyone he comes into contact with.
Roy Ramage
A former head teacher, Roy dedicated 70 years to the Scouts, as well as being involved in Clackmannanshire Children's Panel, Glenochil YOI visiting committee, Clackmannanshire Ramblers and Alloa Half Marathon.
Keith and Laura Turner
The couple have made an outstanding contribution to many of the activities in Sauchie, having a beneficial impact on the lives of all the town's inhabitants in some way, shape or form.
The Sports Council Awards recognise outstanding ability, dedication and achievement in sport over the past year. An award for service to sport is also handed out to an individual who has given exceptional voluntary service over many years and made a difference to sport in Clackmannanshire. For the first time this year, there will also be an award for Coach of the Year, in honour of Enid Barton who served the Sports Council for more than 20 years and continues to be an honorary member after recently stepping down as chairperson. Nominees in each of the categories are:
Junior Sports Personality of the Year, sponsored by the Wee County News: Shannon Hawke - Wrestling; Lewis Waddell - Wrestling; Andrew McLachlan - Equestrian Vaulting; Kyle Henderson - Athletics; Brian Harper - Wrestling.
Senior Sports Personality of the Year, sponsored by the Alloa & Hillfoots Advertiser: Joanne Eccles - Equestrian Vaulting; Gary Adam - Rally Driving; Stuart Greig - Swimming; Adam Paterson - Tae Kwon Do; Callum MacAulay - Golf; Scott Borrowman - Golf.
Team of the Year, sponsored by Allan Grant Associates: Craigbank Primary School Level 2 Gymnastics Team;Tullibody Wrestling Team; Tullibody Amateur Football Club; Alva Boys Golf Team.
Triumph Over Adversity, sponsored by Machin Associates: Aisling Weaver; Cameron Allan; Lorna Ness; Michael Powrie.
Service to Sport, sponsored by SALSC: John Paterson, Willie Murray, Douglas Murray, Tom McMenemy, Peter Coupe, Enid Barton and Douglas Houston the retiring Alloa Half Marathon committee; Nancy Dawson - Bowling; Enid Barton - Services to Clackmannanshire Sports Council; Colin McLaren - Wrestling.
Enid Barton Coach of the Year Trophy: Nancy Dawson - Bowling; John Eccles - Equestrian Vaulting; Colin McLaren - Wrestling; Claire Taylor - Gymnastics.
Clackmannanshire Arts Forum uses the award ceremony to pay tribute to people who have enhanced the lives of others by providing guidance, talent and expertise in all forms of Arts. Awards will be given in the six categories of: Visual Arts Award; Craft Award; Performing Arts Award; Music/Individual Band Award; Junior Award and Outstanding Contribution to the Arts.
Forum chair Councillor Tina Murphy said: "I am delighted with the response we have received this year and I look forward to revealing the winners on the night."
The Enterprise in Education Award was introduced last year and recognises school/business partnerships. This year four partnerships have been shortlisted for the award. The award recognises the contribution and engagement local business and partners have in supporting enterprising activities in schools.
Determined to Succeed, Enterprise in Education, is a government funded initiative to promote a "can do will do " attitude among young people by giving them valuable experiences in the skills which will help prepare them for the world of work.
Thanks to all the sponsors including Diageo and Asda.