Winning with Trash for Cash
“Year of Young People has given Scotland an opportunity to build young people’s reputation, and provide more opportunities for them to influence and take action.
“I am very proud that I have been one of the Ambassadors for my area and being involved in helping young people shine in my local community.
“A few highlights are, Stromness Drama Club winning the National Youth Festival, Estrella on their amazing Young Enterprise Venture who won three awards at the Young Enterprise Finals, and their Managing Director who has been announced as Young Entrepreneur of the Year.
“One group which I am part of, the West Mainland Youth Achievement Group, had success this year competing in the MoneyforLife scheme.
“We went to London to represent Scotland at a National level and won with our project called Trash to Cash’.
“During my time as Ambassador I have had the privilege to meet and work with so many people from all walks of life.
“Without this opportunity, I don’t think I would feel as confident as I do now when taking on new challenges.
“I would like to think that stereotypes of young people in Orkney were not too bad, but this year has highlighted how much good can come from the community working together.
“I would like to see this continue long after YOYP 2018 has finished.”