Motion text
That this House congratulates all those who were honoured in the Highland Third Sector Awards, held online on the 4 February 2021; notes that the awards were hosted by Highland Third Sector Interface and included three new categories to recognise the immense work of volunteers during the covid-19 outbreak; congratulates Highland Blindcraft of Ardconnel Street, Inverness who were named Social Enterprise of the Year for how they looked after their 23 employees, 19 of whom have a disability, during the outbreak; congratulates Heather Fraser from Grantown for receiving the Covid Response Volunteer award for her work in setting up a volunteer helpline from 8.00am to 10.00pm, seven days a week during the first lockdown to help anyone who needed it; congratulates local charity Mikeyline on being named Community Welfare champion, for responding to people’s fears and distress with their You Are Not Alone call back service; and finally, congratulates all other winners who were recognised in the awards.
Signatures (8)
The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.
Hendry, Drew
Scottish National Party
Signed on
9 February 2021
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
10 February 2021
Hanvey, Neale
Scottish National Party
Signed on
10 February 2021
Bardell, Hannah
Scottish National Party
Signed on
10 February 2021
Law, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
10 February 2021
Bonnar, Steven
Scottish National Party
Signed on
11 February 2021
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.