Citizen of the Year Awards
Published on:
04
February 2009
Clackmannanshire Council is delighted to announce the shortlist for the Citizen of the Year Competition 2008.
The shortlisted nominees are:
- Tom Arnott, who volunteers at Claremont Primary School as well as at the local church and elsewhere in the community, acting as a great role model.
- Duncan Dennet, who has given welfare and benefits advice for more than 20 years, is a member of the Management Committee of Citizens Advice Scotland and involved in many charity groups.
- Eileen and John Forrest, who dedicate their time to the Boys Brigade.
- Jack Hardman, who founded Tullibody Healthy Living Initiative and chairs Lower Tullibody Tenants and Residents Association.
- Andy and Pat Harker, who raise money for the Children's Hospice Association Scotland through ceilidhs and charity events.
- Robert Law, who volunteers at the Dalmore Centre and offers transport to people travelling to and from hospital.
- Alf Martin, who recently retired as Chair of Alloa Community Enterprises, having served 25 years as a volunteer director.
- Ross Riddock, who saved a fellow Alloa Academy pupil's life by administering first aid when he collapsed.
- Christina Sutherland, who works as a support assistant and caretaker at Muckhart Primary School, and is always available for the local community.
- Sheila Wynne, who is a member of several tenants and community groups, giving her time to improve the area for local communities.
Provost Derek Stewart said, 'It is always a pleasure to present the Citizen of the Year Awards, and this year we had more entries than ever before. It is heartwarming to read about the time and commitment of local people to community enterprises here in Clackmannanshire. Everyone nominated has done great work, but the judges thought these ten individuals stood out as having made and exception difference to others.'
The winner will be announced at the Awards Ceremony on 26 February at Alloa Town Hall, along with winners in categories for sports and crafts.
Councillor Tina Murphy said of the Arts Forum Awards, 'I was extremely pleased with the volume of nominations we received this year and there was a really eclectic mix across the whole spectrum of the arts. Nominees will be receiving invitations shortly.'
Following record entries for the Sports Awards, Clackmannanshire Sports Council have had to short list their nominations.
Shortlisted for the sports awards are:
Junior Sports personality of the Year - Sponsored by the Wee County News
- Brian Harper - Wrestling
- Chris Chalk - Gymnastics
- Carenza Dickens - Pony Riding
- Dougie Young - Cycling
- Jennifer McIntosh - Rifle Shooting
- Shannon Hawke - Wrestling
- Hannah Eccles - Equestrian Vaulting
- Shane Currie - Gymnastics
- Daniel Clark - Swimming
- Amy Duffus - Fencing
Senior Sports Personality of the Year - Sponsored by Alloa & Hillfoots Advertiser
- Michael Ross - Tae Kwon Do
- Robin Duff - karate
Team of the Year - Sponsored by Russel + Aitken
- Tullibody Amateur Wrestling Team
- Alloa Gymnastics Team
- Clackmannan BC Gents Scottish Triples
- Muckhart P5 Cross Country Team
- Claremont Primary Swimming Team
- Wee County Vaulters Junior Team
- Clackmannanshire Colts Under 15's
- Hillfoots Community Football Club
- Alva Primary Running Club
- Craigbank level 2 Gymnastics Team
Triumph Over Adversity - Sponsored by Machin Associates
- Alan Oliver - Badminton & Football
- Megan Dawson - Boccia/Athletics/Riding
Service to Sport - Sponsored by SALSC
- Colin McLaren & Alan Harper - Wrestling
- Jia En Tan - Gymnastics
- Margo Johnston - Gymnastics
- Alison Dodds - PE
Enid Barton Coach of the Year Award
- Colin McLaren & Alan Harper - Wrestling
- Margo Johnstone - Gymnastics
- Alan Oliver - Badminton & Football
- Jia En Tan - Gymnastics
The following partners have been nominated for the Determined to Succeed Award, which celebrates partnerships between schools and business:
- Alice Dunphy of St Mungo's Primary School and Jane McTaggart of C-Mee
- Ian McNicol of St John's Primary School and the Reverend Ian Boa
- Iain McGhee of Alloa Academy and Army Careers Adviser Major Steve Leslie
- Chris McMonagle of St Bernadettes Primary School and Debbie Ross of Tullibody Healthy Living Initiative
- Sarah Anderson of Park Primary School and Mark Henderson of Network Rail
- Fiona Kelly of Deerpark Primary School and Enid Trevett of CVS
- Patricia Paterson of Coalsnaughton Primary School and Stuart Mitchell Balmyre Horticultural Unit
- Craig Rennie of Alva Primary School and Ricky Stewart of Glenskirlie House Hotel
- Janette Wieckzorek of Clackmannan Primary School and Liz Moran of MacRobert Arts Centre
- Jean Panton of Claremont Primary School and Lynne Reid of RHET
The ceremony also includes awards to Duke of Edinburgh Award achievers Amy Walker, Sylvia Murphy, Alyson MacFarlane and Iain McCall.