Gordon MP Sir Malcolm Bruce has been presented with a national award in recognition of his work to help deaf people.
The 69-year-old, who is stepping down from Westminster next year, was awarded the prestigious Joseph Maitland Robinson Award for Outstanding Contribution by deaf communications charity Signature.
Sir Malcolm, a Liberal Democrat, was the founder of and is still vice-chairman of the all-party parliamentary group on deafness.
He regularly campaigns on key deaf issues in the House of Commons and recently submitted a bill seeking to set up a review body to look at the impact of communication support for deaf and hard of hearing people.
Sir Malcolm said: “Signature is an outstanding campaigning charity and I am absolutely honoured to receive this award.
“It is testament to the ongoing work that I, and many others, continue to do in order to improve the lives of those in the deaf community.”
Sir Malcolm has a deaf daughter which has given him real experience of the ailment and the challenges people face.
Jim Edwards, Signature’s chief executive, said: “Sir Malcolm has spent his life and career making a difference to deaf people’s lives, and the work he does directly supports our goals and values.
“He thoroughly deserves to be recognised for his dedication and all that he has achieved.”