Get voting in the Moray and Banffshire Heroes awards

VOTING has opened in the Moray and Banffshire Heroes awards.

There are 12 different categories and the winners will be revealed on Thursday, April 20 at Brodie Countryfayre.

A special Hero of Heroes will also be announced on the night.

You have until March 26 to cast your vote.

Go to www.hnmedia.co.uk/morayheroes/ to support your favourite.

In the Green Hero of the Year (sponsored by Springfield), finalists Alison Ruickbie and Rachael Wareing have put sustainability at the heart of what they do.

Alison's first hand experiences of climate change while living in Cyprus inspired her to set up Re:Store Moray in Lossiemouth. This store offers a wide selection of products with customers encouraged to buy only what they need rather than fixed quantities. Customers are also encouraged to bring along their own reusable containers or bags to cut down on packaging and single-use plastics.

Gordonstoun Health Centre manager Rachael has the wellbeing of the environment as well as the students at heart. She has led the way in recycling razors, contact lenses, make-up, toothbrushes and toothpaste tubes, reusing as many products as possible. She has also introduced a whole host of recycling and sustainability initiatives.

You can find out more about all the nominees in the Moray and Banffshire Heroes supplement.

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