Stranraer Community Events Group held the first ever Awarding Wigtownshire on Saturday 11 June 2022 on the ice rink at the North West Castle Hotel.
The event was to celebrate the outstanding achievements of individuals, businesses, charities and community groups across Wigtownshire. Attended by 396 people, it was an overwhelming success.
Shaun Smith, Events Co Ordinator said “For years I have dreamed of an event like this locally, the Wigtownshire talent is incredible and it’s about time it is recognised. To see so much talent under one roof celebrating our area was just phenomenal, and I would like to thank everyone who made this event such a success! Roll on AW 2023”.
Donna McKeand, Chair of Stranraer Community Events Group said “Without the generosity and support of local businesses sponsoring the event it would not have been possible. We are very grateful for all the support and look forward to celebrating again on 2023.”
The 2022 Award Winners Are –
Young person of the year – Victoria Patterson
Educator of the year – Better Lives Partnership
Community Champion – Dawn Barclay
Business of the year – William Loch Food stores
Volunteer of the year – Andrew Duffy
Sports Award in memory of Shaun Niven – Millennium FC Girls Under 14
Environmental Award – Norval Dampney
Contribution to tourism award – Wigwam Holidays Wigtown
Entrepreneur of the year – Arwyn McCulloch
Community group of the year – Stranraer Drama Club
Unmasked Hero – Rhins Community Nurses
Lifetime Achievement – Eric Wesencraft
Special Recognition awards –
Mr Alan Shaw
Community Reuse Shop
The Food Train, Stranraer
Special Recognition in sport –
Vicky Wright
Bobby Lammie
Hammy McMillan
Outstanding Contribution to Wigtownshire –
Mr & Mrs Hammy & Janet McMillan, McMillan Hotels
Shaun Smith said ” We would like to thank the McMillan, who have just sold McMillan hotels and have had a huge career, so for us we would massively like to highlight their award, and all they have done for Wigtownshire over the 60 years of business.”
