Recognising the Achievements of Mid Scotland and Fife Region Winners of the Scottish Sports Futures Awards 2024

That the Parliament recognises the achievements of Mid Scotland and Fife region-based winners of the recent Scottish Sports Futures Awards 2024; understands that young people, partners and funders attended a ceremony to recognise and celebrate the success and dedication of young people in sport across communities in Scotland, where seven awards were presented over the evening; notes that Erynn McGrath, from Lochgelly in Fife, was awarded the Unsung Hero of the Year Award in recognition of her commitment and dedication to Fife Scottish Sports Futures (SSF) programmes; believes that Erynn participated in the For the Girls programme, in partnership with the Sweaty Betty Foundation, earlier in the year, before progressing onto two further SSF programmes; understands that Erynn has stood out as a leader in all of the programmes that she has been a part of, and that she not only pushes herself outside of her comfort zone, but encourages others to try new things too; notes that Zak Simpson, from Fallin in Stirlingshire, has been awarded the Positive Destination Award for showing great growth and personal development whilst balancing other commitments; believes that Zak has done well to progress through SSF programmes, and now is keenly involved in the Young Leaders programme in Fallin; considers that SSF works in partnership with sportscotland to use sport as a catalyst to enable young people to be healthier, more confident and more resilient, so that they are better prepared to combat the effects of poverty, trauma and adversity; recognises that the organisation supports young people living in what it sees as challenging environments to fulfil their potential and become forces for good in their communities; extends its congratulations to all of the winners, who have deservedly had their hard work recognised by these awards, and extends its very best wishes to them for continued success in the future.