Shona Mutch Girlguiding Laurel Award

That this House congratulates Shona Mutch of Aberdeen on being awarded the prestigious Laurel Award by Girlguiding UK, one of the highest honours in the organisation; recognises that the Laurel Award is presented for outstanding service to guiding and exceptional leadership that has had a significant impact on the movement; notes Shona Mutch’s remarkable dedication to Girlguiding over more than 50 years, including her time as a Brownie leader overseas in Indonesia; highlights her significant contribution to Girlguiding Aberdeen, particularly through her leadership as County Commissioner from 2007 to 2013; acknowledges her ongoing service as a unit leader in Aberdeen since 1997; and commends the inspirational example she has set for generations of young women and fellow volunteers, embodying the very best of community leadership and civic commitment.