Moray MP Douglas Ross has congratulated four Moray charities who have been awarded the Queen’s Award for voluntary service, the equivalent of the MBE for charities.
Commenting after it was announced that Fochabers Heritage, Moray HandyPerson Services, Morayvia and Step by Step Moray had all received this prestigious award Douglas said:
“These individual awards are a fitting recognition to the countless hours volunteers have put into these organisations making them such important and integral parts of Moray life.
“What is even more special is that an area the size of Moray should have four recipients this year, the highest number to come to Moray in a single year. It is quite something that an area the size of Moray can have more Queen’s Award for voluntary service winners than Glasgow and Edinburgh combined. That really tells you all you need to know about Moray and the people who live here. They are keen to get involved and give up their time to provide vital support to groups and charities in the area.
“I was delighted to be at a ceremony at Morayvia when the Lord Lieutenant announced their award, to the surprise of many in the room. The sheer joy and sense of achievement on the faces of the volunteers showed how much this award means to them. I know this pride will be shared by everyone involved in all four of Moray’s recipients this year. Hearty congratulations go to each and every one of them.”