Angus Achievers Awards 1999
Broadcaster Magnus Magnusson presented the awards in six categories on behalf of the Angus Ahead Campaign.
A judging panel headed up by Provost Frances Duncan of Angus Council chaired the selection of the shortlist in the community category.The other judges included Liz McColgan (sports category); Scottish Tourism Board chief executive Tom Buncle (Tourism category); SFA chief executive David Taylor (Business category) and prominent artist James Morrison (arts and cultural category).
Speaking at the ceremony, Magnus Magnusson said: "Angus us reasonably well know within Scotland, but could perhaps be described as one of Scotland's best kept secrets in international terms.Judging by what we have seen tonight, however, I am sure that won't be the case for very much longer"
Arts and Culture Award
WINNER:
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Gordon Roger of the Practical Pipers Society in Carnoustie
for organising an annual piping competition for young people.
RUNNER-UP:
HIGHLY COMMENDED:
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Artist William Cadenhead of Forfar
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Photographer Jack MacDonald of Glen Prosen
Business Award
WINNER:
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Carnoustie Golf Course Hotel and Resort Ltd for
"showing the world that Angus means business when it comes to international golf tourism"
RUNNER-UP:
HIGHLY COMMENDED:
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Glen Prosen based Glen Soaps
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Bellwood Trees of Brighton of Ruthvie
Community Award
WINNER:
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Arbroath's Café Project
for innovating and motivating young people in health, employment and educational issues.
RUNNER-UP:
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Arbroath Retailers and Business Association
HIGHLY COMMENDED:
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Carnoustie Twinning Association
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Gordon Rogers
Sport Award
WINNER:
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Cameron Black, a 21 your old swimmer from Carnoustie, who after overcoming asthma to win a clutch of medals representing Britain in Europe and North America.
RUNNER-UP:
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Simon Needham, Top Scottish and UK archer
HIGHLY COMMENDED:
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Lona Jackson of Kirriemuir for javelin throwing
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Darren Burnett, a young champion bowler of Arbroath.
Tourism Award
WINNER:
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Gordon's Restaurant in Inverkeillor
which has picked up various awards for its food and services.
RUNNER-UP:
HIGHLY COMMENDED:
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Glamis Primary School
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Chaplebank House Hotel, Forfar
Young Achiever Award
WINNER:
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Andrew Grier of Arbroath
who combines an interest in music, church and community activities with running the Arbroath High School website.
RUNNER-UP:
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Tony Cargill of Arbroath who was the world champion highland dancer.
HIGHLY COMMENDED:
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Paul Hardie
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Jemma Scott both of Arbroath.
