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Moray and Banffshire Heroes Awards – Photos from a great night

By Alistair Whitfield

- alistair.whitfield@hnmedia.co.uk

Published: 18:00, 28 April 2025

Nearly 300 people were in attendance on Friday night for the Moray & Banffshire Heroes Awards.

The ceremony at the Banff Springs Hotel celebrated some outstanding individuals who, each in their own way, make this region better for all of us.

Here’s a selection of photos from a memorable evening.

• Hero of Heroes: Graeme Gordon

• Volunteer of the Year: Graeme Gordon

• Emergency services: Graeme Gordon

Graeme Gordon won no fewer than three awards, including the top Hero of Heroes accolade. He's pictured with Nicky Marr who hosted the ceremony at the Banff Springs Hotel.

• Primary pupil of the Year: Emmy McBain

Emmy McBain receives her award from Highland News and Media's Kay Fraser-Cameron. Picture: Daniel Forsyth

• Secondary teacher: Debbie Russell

Debbie Russell receiving her award for Secondary Teacher of the Year.

• School: Findochty Primary School

Findochty Primary School head teacher Dawn Thomson with award sponsor Ocean Winds. Picture: Daniel Forsyth

• Fundraiser of the : Emma Byrne

Emma Byrne alongside Sean Donnelly of Northern Asbestos which sponsored the award category. Picture: Daniel Forsyth

• Green hero: Allan Gray

Green Hero Allan Taylor receives his award from Highland News and Media commercial manager Louise Ross. Picture: Daniel Forsyth

• Charitable organisation: Moray Mental Health Football Club

Steven Simpson, Phil Barton and Matthew Slinger were presented with their award by Brodie Countryfare. Picture: Daniel Forsyth

• Secondary pupil: Faith Wells

Faith Wells (right) was presented with her award by Jacqui Andrews of UHI Moray. Picture: Daniel Forsyth

• Brave child: Carly-Rae Gilbert

Carly-Rae Gilbert, Brave Child of the Year award-winner at the Moray and Banffshire Heroes Awards, with Macduff Shipyards manager Matthew Watt...Picture: Daniel Forsyth

Some of the winners.

• Primary teacher: Caroline Ferguson

Caroline Ferguson with sponsor Graintek UK. Picture: Daniel Forsyth

• Community champion: Tracy Gourlay

Tracy Gourlay (left) was named Community Champion at the Moray and Banffshire Heroes Awards. Picture: Daniel Forsyth

Tracy Gourlay raises her award above her head at the Banff Springs Hotel.

• Healthcare: Shona Conlin

Shona Conlin was presented with the Healthcare Hero of the Year award.

• Carer: Elaine Robertson

Elaine Robertson, with the twin brothers she cares for Kevin and Robert McPherson, received her award from managing director of Parklands Care Homes Ron Taylor. Picture: Daniel Forsyth

Winners of Moray & Banffshire Heroes.

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