Life-long Rod Stewart super fan from Aberdeen presents idol with award
A Rod Stewart super fan "burst into tears" at the news she had been picked to present her hero with an award in person.
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Frontline emergency staff receive mental health award for helping more than 1,000 city residents
A mental health project in Aberdeen has received a national award for its work in helping “emotionally overwhelmed” city residents.
Aberdeenshire caravan park ravaged by Storm Frank wins award after £3m revamp
A caravan park which was destroyed in a devastating flood has won a national award after reopening following a revamp.
Moray college graduate inspires and supports fellow students
Studying online can be a lonely way of completing a qualification - but Rebecca Poyner threw herself into college life.
Aberdeen singer-songwriter makes it to final of BBC Radio Scotland award
The final contestants for the inaugural BBC Radio Scotland Singer/Songwriter award have been revealed - and Aberdeen's own Scott Wallace is in the mix.
North-east man becomes third Scot to win honorary Icelandic FA medal
Though his own professional dreams came to naught, an Aberdeen man has spent much of the past decade fostering footballing links between the north-east and Iceland.
Hatton man wins Trainee Deckhand of the Year 2019 trophy
A former Scottish Maritime Academy pupil has won the trainee deckhand of the year accolade.
Press and Journal crowned the UK’s best regional daily newspaper for second year running
The Press and Journal has been recognised as the UK's best regional daily newspaper for the second year in a row at a prestigious awards ceremony.
Fashion students awarded for creativity at annual Tailor’s trades awards
Two Aberdeen students have been commended for their creativity at the annual Tailor’s trade awards.
Newbie award for croft ‘rooted in community’
A Highland crofting enterprise has been crowned New Entrant Farm Business of the Year.
New award to remember auctioneer Morton Strachan
A new award will be presented at next month’s Stirling Bull Sales in memory of late auctioneer Morton Strachan MBE.
Island coastguards nominated for an award following daring rescue on Britain’s highest sea cliffs
It was one of the most daring rescues of last year - with an 87-year-old man perilously perched on some of Britain’s highest sea cliffs just 200 feet above the waves.
Caithness hospital leading the way worldwide through environmental work
Caithness General Hospital is set to become the sole holder of a prestigious global award and be attributed international status for their work to reduce the impact of pharmaceuticals on the environment.
Highland cadet honoured for piping and drumming
A piper from the Highlands has been given national recognition for his dedication to Army Cadet Force piping and drumming, during a ceremony held in London.
Offshore medic and nurse receive prestigious award
A nurse and an offshore medic from the north-east of Scotland have been awarded the prestigious title of Queen's Nurse.
University launches new award to encourage ambitious north-east teenagers
Aberdeen University has launched a new award scheme aimed at encouraging the north-east's best and brightest teenagers to follow their academic dreams regardless of their background.
Skye primary cook named Highland Council’s employee of the year
A cook at Broadford Primary School on Skye has been named the Highland Council’s Employee of the Year for 2018 after excelling in promoting healthy eating to youngsters.
Orkney health board awarded coveted MOD award
NHS Orkney has received a coveted award from the Ministry of Defence in support of the health board’s long support of the armed forces.
Aberdeen hotel scoops top award for hygiene
An Aberdeen hotel has won a top award for hygiene.
Inverness College UHI achieves student carers recognition award
Inverness College UHI has become one of the first institutions in Scotland to receive the Carers Trust Going Higher for Student Carers Recognition Award.
‘Inspirational’ Moray woman receives award formed in honour of campaigner Gordon Aikman
An “inspirational” Moray woman has become the first recipient of an award created in honour of a campaigner who lost his battle with motor neurone disease.
Shopmobility Lochaber awarded £1,500 towards new scooter
A Lochaber charity has received an award of £1,500 to ahelp buy a brand new mobility scooter for the area.
True community stalwart recognised with award
Recipient of this year’s Royal Northern and Aberdeen and Northern Marts award for outstanding service to the north-east farming community is Moray farmer David Brown.
Inverness firm cruises to major industry award
The success of an Inverness cruise company that carries hundreds of thousands of visitors on one of the world’s most famous lochs was recognised at an awards ceremony in the Highland capital last night.
Inverness judo star Stephanie Inglis honoured at glizty sports awards
Motorcycle crash survivor and judo hero Stephanie Inglis was honoured at an emotional and glitzy sports awards last night.
Moray MP receives top European honour
Moray MP Angus Robertson has been presented with one of Europe's most prestigious awards.
Former MSP honoured by the trading standards profession
Former Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch MSPDave Thompson has been recognised for his outstanding contribution to the trading standards profession.
Moray pet cemetery hero receives award
A Moray pet cemetery was the unlikely setting for an awards presentation yesterday as a beloved local hero received recognition for years of selfless work.
Moray community bus wins national award
A community bus service which helps rural Moray residents travel around their environs has won a top national award.
Young north-east pupils receive leadership award
Commonwealth badminton bronze medallist and Olympian Susan Egelstaff presented eight north-east youngsters with awards for their sporting and volunteering achievements last night.
Moray support workers honoured
A Moray support group which offers vital assistance to some of the region's neediest individuals has been applauded for its efforts at a national awards event.
Aboyne video designer Finn Ross is victorious at Tony Awards
Local video designer Finn Ross has won a Best Scenic Design of a Play Tony Award for his video projection work for the National Theatre’s hugely-successful production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time.