West Lothian Courier

Second award for Local Hero Mirhan

- Debbie HaLL

A teenager has scooped her second award in recognitio­n of her hard work.

The Centre, Livingston, welcomed Mirhan Smith (19) into the mall to collect her Local Hero Award.

She also picked up a £100 gift card in recognitio­n of her outstandin­g achievemen­ts, which also led her to win an Apprentice of the Year Award.

Following the completion of her t rainee chef apprentice­ship at The Larder Cook School, Mirhan won a Skills Developmen­t Scotland Apprentice­ships Award.

Mirhan, who has secured the position of a kitchen assistant in a city centre hotel, said: “I was over the moon with joy when I was invited into The Centre, Livingston to collect my Local Hero Award.

“I still can’t believe I’ve won two now and in such a short space of time. I am so happy and proud of myself and can’t thank the management team at the mall enough for recognisin­g and rewarding me for all my achievemen­ts.”

Ashley Bisland from The Centre said: “Mirhan is definitely worthy of winning our Local Hero Award.

“Her hard work and dedication have paid off and we wish her all the very best and a bright future ahead.”

Courier editor Marjorie Kerr added: “Well done to Mirhan. We wish her every luck in her future career.”

If you know someone who you think should be nominated for the Local Hero Award, maybe they’ve gone the extra mile to help others in the community, such as volunteeri­ng in a community group, fundraisin­g or caring for family members or even excelled at school or in a sports club and deserves recognitio­n, please send an email with the details to debbie. hall@ trinitymir­ror. com.

 ??  ?? Double winner Mirhan picks up her gift card
Double winner Mirhan picks up her gift card

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