Top recognition for our youths

Celebrating youngsters’ unsung efforts

Forty three youngsters are in the running for a South Ayrshire Youth Forum Award.

They recognise achievements and often unsung efforts of young people.

The winner will be chosen at Troon Concert Hall on Thursday, December 15. The finalists for the awards are: Entertainment - Ayr Academy Choir ( Ayr), Natasha Murray ( Ayr), Zoe McIlwraith ( Ayr)

Personal Achievement in Sport: Jack Brown ( Maybole), Ben Coughtrie ( Ayr), William McLelland ( Ayr)

Helping the Community in Sport: Alex Galloway ( Dundonald), Kieran Gray ( Troon), Miguel McIntosh ( Ayr)

Sustainability: Girvan Academy Environmental Project ( Girvan), Prestwick Academy Eco group ( Prestwick), Southcraig Senior Pupils ( Ayr)

Democracy; Emily Lucas ( Ayr), Kai Green ( Ayr)

Citizenship: Ayr Academy Senior Charity ( Ayr), Gabrielle McEwan ( Girvan), Kieran Robb ( Lugar) * Study’s in Carrick Academy

Volunteering; John Watson ( Prestwick), Robyn McGeorge ( Girvan), Russell McEwan ( Prestwick)

Community Involvement: Aaron Sloan ( Girvan), Morgan Boyle ( Ayr), Troy Clark ( Prestwick)

Learning and Development: Adam Green ( Ayr), Russell McEwan ( Prestwick), Zoe Hopkins ( Girvan)

Unsung Hero: Louise Baillie ( Ayr), Mitchell Lamont ( Ayr), Young Adult Carers ( Ayr)

Health: NPS Drama Group ( Ayr), Peer Educations ( Ashleigh Withers + Shania Charlton) ( Ayr)

Art: Billy Chalmers ( Ayr), Kimberly McGill ( Alloway), Lucy Pye ( Ayr)

SAYF Member of the Year: Carla McGough ( Tarbolton), Eilidh Cameron ( Prestwick), Jessica Hartshorn ( Ayr)

Paid Staff Award: Jacqueline Alcroft , Lyndsay McRoberts , Sasha Brown ( Minishant)

Volunteer Staff Award: Emma Hyslop, Pauline Patterson ( Prestwick), Ray Campbell ( Troon)