Coveted Award for Scottish BB Member

^{John Blair (centre) at his presentation with 1st Barrhead captain Jim Glen (left) and Lindsay Hoyle, deputy speaker of the House of Commons.}

A 19 year old member of The Boys’ Brigade in Scotland has been presented with one of the organisation’s most coveted accolades at a ceremony at the House of Commons this week.

John Blair, from Barrhead and a member of the 1st Barrhead Company, was presented with the Make a Difference Award for Scotland in the apartments of the Speaker of the House of Commons, by Deputy Speaker, Lindsay Hoyle MP, at a special ceremony attended by many Parliamentarians, national figures and BB members.

The UK-wide awards were established in 2009 to recognise and celebrate the achievement of a BB member who has gone above and beyond to help others.

Bill Stevenson, Director of The Boys’ Brigade Scotland, said: “The Boys’ Brigade aims to make a difference in the lives of young people, like John, who give so much to help others.  He is an inspiration and thoroughly deserve this recognition.”

Over 18 months, John carried out in excess of 250 hours work in his community, while managing his own personal health and learning challenges. He assisted at his local church and helped out with the Anchor Boys. He also worked at the local hospice charity shop.

He said: “I am very proud to have received this honour and very grateful for the support and encouragement from my BB leaders, including my Captain, Jim Glen, for nominating me.”

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