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Angus Ambassador Awards - 2011 Winners

 

Angus Ambassador of the Year

Sponsored by Piperdam Golf and Leisure Resort

 

Ambassador of the Year Paul Grant of Mackays with sponsor Phil Mulholland of Piperdam

The 2011 Angus Ambassador of the Year is Paul Grant, Chairman of Mackays Ltd, the internationally successful jam and preserves manufacturing business based in Arbroath.

 

The judges, made up of Angus industry leaders, recognised Paul's entrepreneurial spirit, his outstanding promotion of Angus around the world, his support of the local economy and people, and his strong sense of corporate responsibility.

 

Paul has grown Mackays from small beginnings in 1995 with a staff of 16, to a large international company, employing 140staff, producing 15 million jars of jam and marmalade each year and exporting to over 50 countries including America, Canada, Japan, Australia, China, Europe and South America.He strongly believes in supporting his local community and was the first corporate sponsor of the new Angus Centre for Enterprise, as well as helping long-term unemployed individuals back into work.He insists that Mackays use locally produced ingredients wherever possible.

 

 

 

The judges were particularly impressed by Paul's passion for Angus which he shares with others wherever he may be in the world.Paul Grant received the award from sponsors Piperdam Golf and Leisure Resort, at the awards ceremony dinner on Friday 25 November at the Carnoustie Golf Hotel. The awards, presented by Angus Ahead and sponsored by local companies were hosted by Andrea Brymer, of STV's North Tonight.

 

 

 Business Ambassador - Entrepreneurial Angus Award

Sponsored by Enterprise North East Trust (ENET)

Winner

Dave Laing of Intervention Rentals is Business Ambassador accompanied by sponsor Gary McEwan of ENET

  • Intervention Rentals, Lunan Bay – From start up in 2006, Intervention Rentals is now fully established as a flow measurement rental company in the well intervention/integrity sector of the oil industry, using innovative processes to meet market needs.

Highly Commended

  • The Building Workshop, Kirriemuir – Husband and wife team Ben and Rosemary Scrimgeour set up the Building Workshop in 2009in the Angus Glens and now undertake projects across the UK.The business offers a fresh and modern approach to architectu

     

    re and design services.
  • Gemini Corrosion Services, Montrose – Gemini Corrosion Services, founded by Ian Guthrie, provides high quality, cost effective solutions for surface preparation and protective coating applications to a wide range of companies. 

Community Ambassador - Pride of Angus Award

Sponsored by GlaxoSmithKline

Community Ambassador Norrie Stein of the Cade Project with sponsor Dave Stuart of GlaxoSmithKlineWinner

  • Norrie Stein of the Cafe Project, Arbroath – Norrie was a member of the steering group that formed Arbroath's CAFÉ (Community Alcohol Free Environment) Project in 1996.Since then he has worked tirelessly to support and fund the project, which provides activities, help and advice for young people.

Highly Commended

  • Arbroath High School – Arbroath High School offers an extensive extra-curricular sports programme for its pupils, and has established links with community clubs enabling pupils to participate in sport in evenings and weekends, including participation and success at a national level.
  • Montrose Air Station Heritage Centre – Montrose Air Station Heritage Centre is expanding and improving thanks to its hard-working volunteers who are renovating old buildings and assisting with the running of the centre.The Cent

     

    re is committed to education, with a new library and resource centre nearing completion. 

 Cultural Ambassador - Creative Angus Award 

Sponsored by  www.tayscreen.com

Cultural Ambassador Montrose Air Station accepting their award from sponsor Julie Craik of TayScreen

Winner

  • Montrose Air Station Heritage Centre – Over the past year the Heritage Centre has achieved accredited museum status from Museums and Galleries Scotland and has attracted a record number of visitors.The centre is committed to preserving the unique aviation heritage of Montrose through its extensive collection of artefacts, photographs and memorabilia.

Highly Commended

  • The Abbey Theatre Club, Arbroath – The Abbey Theatre is a small independently run venue in Arbroath which produces 6 plays a

     

    year. The theatre is committed to involving as many parts of the community as possible, for example through its children's group and exhibitions of local artwork.
  • Angus Open Studios – Angus Open Studios was set up in January 2011 to provide the opportunity for artists and craft workers to open their studios to the public in May.53 individuals took part, and some of the 34 venues had over 400 visitors during this very successful event.

 International Ambassador - Go Ahead Angus Award 

Sponsored by Enertrag Ltd

Winner Dave Laing of Intervention Rentals is International Ambassador accepts the award from sponsor Jamie Spencer-Nairn of Enertrag

  • Intervention Rentals, Lunan Bay – From its headquarters in Angus, Intervention Rentals has become a global market leader in flow measurement process for the oil sector. It opened a base in Qatar to better service the Middle East oil companies and has recently had enquiries from Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Azerbaijan.

 

 

 Tourism Ambassador - Welcome Angus Award 

Sponsored by Forbes of Kingennie Country Resort
 

Winner Stephen Dear and Lesley Munro from Strathmore Vintage Vehicle Club accepting their award from Mike and Gail Forbes of Forbes of Kingennie

  • Strathmore Vintage Vehicle Club – Strathmore Vintage Vehicle Club hold their flagship Extravaganza event every year in the glorious setting of Glamis Castle.The event attracts up to 12,000 visitors from across the country and beyond every year.

Highly Commended

  •  Arbroath Seafest – Arbroath Seafest has been running this successful two day event since 1997 to showcase the marine heritage of the area and offer a family day out to visitors.
  • Year of the Light, Arbroath – The Arbroath and Area Partnership's Year of the Light Committee has worked tirelessly to produce a full year of events to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Bell Rock Lighthouse which has attracted visitors and press attention from across the world.

 Youth Ambassador - Aspiring Youth Award 

Sponsored by Angus College

Winner Youth Ambassador Ailsa Russell accepting her award from John Burth of Angus College

  • Ailsa Russell, Carnoustie – Ailsa is currently a student at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama where she was recently awarded the Harry Mortimer Memorial Trust Brass Student of the Year.A talented tenor horn player from Carnoustie, Ailsa has played both individually and with a band at international level.

 

Highly Commended

  • Ailsa Summers, Carnoustie – Ailsa is a junior member of Carnoustie Ladies Golf Club.In the past year she has won tournaments locally, at County level and has represented the County and Scotland at national and international level.
  • Kirsty Soutar, Arbroath – In her time as a student at Angus College, Kirsty flourished both academically and personally. She became a member of the Student Representative Council, volunteering as the Health and Wellbeing Officer, educating the students on healthy living, safe drinking, sexual health and the dangers of drug taking.

 

The Angus Ambassador Awards are presented annually by the Angus Ahead Campaign, set up to promote the country's strengths and opportunities at home and abroad. 



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