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voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
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The Winners of the Volunteering and Voluntary Sector Awards 2025
Created: 05/06/2025
News/Events Category: FVA News
This item will show under the following categories: VolunteeringThe Volunteering and Voluntary Sector Awards champion the truly exceptional work of volunteers and voluntary organisations in Fife.
The 18 categories recognise incredible contribution and outstanding volunteering. The awards are the highlight of the year for volunteering in Fife, shining a light on success stories and the brilliant people and organisations that provide vital services to their local community.
The awards took place on Tuesday 03 June 2025, at The Bay Hotel, Kinghorn.
Hosted by the author Marion Todd, and awards presented by category sponsors and Provost Leishman, it was a special evening of celebration recognising the incredible contribution volunteers bring to the sector.
We are delighted to announce this year's award winners...
Mature Volunteer - Sponsored by Citizens Advice and Rights Fife
WINNER - Mike Earrey from Greener Kirkcaldy
Young Volunteer - Sponsored by Active Schools
WINNER - Rhys McArdle from Youth Auchmuty Project (YAP)
Social Inclusion - Sponsored by AtkinsRealis
WINNER - Fairway Fife
Active Volunteer - Sponsored by Fife Sports and Leisure Trust
WINNER - Alex Kilgour from Sporting Memories Foundation Scotland
Active Organisation - Sponsored by DC Thomson
WINNER - Gilvenbank Community Sports Hub
Inspirational Volunteer - Sponsored by Kettle Produce
WINNER - Mykola Kartavstev from Greener Kirkcaldy
Socially Enterprising - Sponsored by Fife College
WINNER - Homelands Trust-Fife
Tackling Poverty - Sponsored by Kingdom Community Bank
WINNER - Knights Templar Goodwill Charity of Scotland
Saltire Summit Awards
- Ebony Redpath (Lochgelly High School)
- Luke Paul McGurk (Luke's Larder, St Luke's Church)
- Yara McGregor Harvey (Glenrothes High School)
- Beth Aitken (Balwearie High School)
- Freya Sutherland (Balwearie High School)
- Katie Jarvie (Balwearie High School)
Long Service Award - 15+ Years
- Kelly Crawford (Hyperclub)
- Louise Reed (Dunfermline Advocacy)
- Lynne Laughlin (Later Life Choices Glenrothes)
- Dysart Caulfield (LINK Fife Mental Health Adolescent Befriending Project)
- Heather Ogg (Fife Council Bums Off Seats)
- Claire Chue Hong (Aberlour Children's Charity)
Long Service Award - 20+ Years
- Alice McEwan (Fife Council Bums Off Seats)
- Elsie Samuel (Fife Council Bums Off Seats)
- Sheena Croal (Fife Council Bums Off Seats)
Long Service Award - 25+ Years
- Lyndsay Strang (Girlguiding Scotland)
Trustee/Board Member - Sponsored by Thomson Cooper Accountants
WINNER - Walter Barr from Team Jak Foundation
Health and Wellbeing - Sponsored by Fife Health and Social Care Partnership
WINNER - Kennoway Pump Track (Sandy Brae Committee)
Green/Environmental - Sponsored by University of St Andrews
WINNER - EATS Rosyth
Volunteering into Work - Sponsored by Opportunities Fife
WINNER - Thomas Rodger from Fife Carers Centre
Children, Young People and Families - Sponsored by Forth Tech
WINNER - Muirhead Outreach Project
Lifetime Contribution to Volunteering - Sponsored by The Office of the Provost of Fife
WINNER - Cynthia Reekie from Relationships Scotland - Couple Counselling Fife
Organisation of the Year - Sponsored by Cireco
WINNER - Linton Lane Centre
Volunteer of the Year - Sponsored by Scottish Care
WINNER - Kay Jackson from Saline & Steelend Food Pantry and Scouts Scotland
Congratulations to all the winners and nominees this year!
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