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Black Scottish Awards 2025

EDM (Early Day Motion) 2040: tabled on 13 October 2025

Tabled in the 2024-26 session.

This motion has been signed by 4 Members. It has not yet had any amendments submitted.

Motion text

That this House congratulates the West Lothian African Women’s Network on winning the community organisation of the year at the Black Scottish Awards 2025; recognises the Network’s outstanding contribution to community cohesion, empowerment, and support for African and Black women across West Lothian; commends the leadership of its founder Eunice Simpson as a tireless advocate and organiser; congratulates Eunice Simpson on being awarded the outstanding contribution to the Black community award; acknowledges the vital role played by community leaders, volunteers, and businesses in supporting the Network’s mission; and celebrates this achievement as a proud moment for West Lothian and a testament to the power of grassroots leadership in building inclusive and resilient communities.

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.

There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.