Inspiring Aberdeenshire's Local Hero award goes to Mintlaw Academy teacher Lorraine Coleman
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The winners of the 2022 Inspiring Aberdeenshire awards have been announced, with former Mintlaw Academy teacher Lorraine Coleman crowned Local Hero.
Inspiring Aberdeenshire are council-run awards, designed to celebrate the success of people across Aberdeenshire and shine a spotlight on the work they do to keep their communities thriving.
It is often the case that the nominees in these awards receive very little recognition otherwise for their great work and are true community heroes.
Until the summer, winner Lorraine was the longest serving teacher at Mintlaw Academy.
Back in 2008 she was diagnosed with cancer but following her recovery she has become a true champion of supporting cancer charities.
She is utterly dedicated to supporting those with cancer largely through her work with Cancer Research UK.
From school events to events chair for Relay for Life in Peterhead since 2012, addressing all year groups at Mintlaw Academy assemblies, in person and virtually, and sharing the message about her experience and those who have not been so lucky.
Despite retiring, she is showing no signs of slowing down.
She continues to work tirelessly to promote the need for ongoing support for a broad range of cancer charities and is a hero in its truest sense.
Also nominated for this award were Ellon teacher Jenny Radford and storm volunteer Martin Anderson.
Finalists were nominated earlier this year, before judges met to pick their winners.
Winners will be invited to a special civic reception being held in November to celebrate their successes.
