Author: Miriam Leighton

Lauren McAteer (Health in Mind)

Nominated by: Health in Mind

We appreciated Lauren’s commitment to Health in Mind and volunteering. The difference Lauren makes jumps from the page, from personal achievements through volunteering to the knowledge and skills that she has shared with others.

Soup2Go (Midlothian CLLE)

Nominated by: Midlothian Communities Lifelong Learning and Employability 

We particularly admired the fact that these volunteers created something from scratch for that supported the local community. We loved the feedback from members of the community and seeing how the Soup2Go team were valued.  It was great to see how volunteering had also made a difference to those who took part. 

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