News / In brief – 13 April 2010
Youth award for Martin
Shetland Islands Council youth support worker Martin Summers has received a special commendation for support worker of the year.
Mr Summers received his award from Louise MacDonald, the chief executive of YoungScot.
He was praised for his commitment including holding elections for the Scottish Youth Parliament and accompanying members of the youth parliament to sittings throughout Scotland.
DITT supports Tall Ships
LOCAL construction firm D.I.T.T. has put forward £6,000 in cash in sponsorship of next year’s Tall Ships Races, in Shetland.
The sponsorship deal makes the firm the first Host Port Associate and is seen as a vital step for the organisers to reach their target of £400,000 of sponsorships.
D.I.T.T. director Peter Tait said: “We are delighted to be involved in this huge community event and to assist the organising company to reach their sponsorship targets to be able to deliver a fantastic event for the participants and visitors.”
Tall Ships Races project manager Fiona Dally said the organisers had managed to raise £154,000 so far.
Information on sponsorship opportunities is available on the sponsors’ section at www.tallshipsraceslerwick.com
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