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Motion · S6M-10771 · 5 Oct 2023

Congratulating Denise Carmichael on Winning the Health Walk Volunteer Manager of the Year Award

Lodged by Craig Hoy (Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party) Standard Motion 29 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament congratulates Denise Carmichael, a project manager, on her work in transforming walking routes in the Scottish Borders; notes that Denise was awarded the Health Walk Volunteer Manager/Project Coordinator of the Year award at the 2023 Volunteer Awards; understands that Denise joined the Walk It organisation in 2009, which aims to reduce health inequalities in the Borders; believes that, in her role, Denise has worked tirelessly to recruit, train and develop a team of around 100 dedicated and active Walk Leaders, and understands that the Walk It group now facilitates 42 weekly health walks across the Scottish Borders.

Supporters (29)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.