People from across Angus who volunteered at the Commonwealth Games have been honoured at a ceremony.
The event at the Reid Hall in Forfar marked the contribution made by each individual to ensure a successful Commonwealth Games shooting event and Queen’s Baton Relay in Angus.
The chairwoman of the Angus Steering Group for the Commonwealth Games, Councillor Jeanette Gaul and Voluntary Action Angus chief executive Gary Malone presented certificates to the volunteers.
Mrs Gaul paid tribute to the volunteers at the event.
She said: “I am very proud of Angus residents who were the best ambassadors for our county.
“During the games I met people from all across Scotland and the rest of the world and I was heartened to hear the positive things visitors were saying about Angus.
“I’d like to say thank you once again to everyone here, and to those who could not attend this evening.
“Whether by volunteering, playing a role in the planning and organisation or simply by taking part in the many Commonwealth Games celebratory events across Angus, your hard work and dedication made Angus shine.”
The shooting events at Barry Buddon took place between June 25 and 29, with Scotland picking up four medals.
Auchterhouse shooter Drew Christie won a silver medal in the men’s skeet final and Jen McIntosh picked up a silver medal in the 50m rifle three positions and a bronze in the 50m rifle prone.
The men’s Queen’s prize pair event saw another bronze medal added to Scotland’s record haul.
Mr Malone said: “Voluntary Action Angus made a significant contribution to developing local volunteering involvement in the games in Angus.
“The support and leadership of Jeanette Gaul was brilliant and integral to making sure this was a great success, one that Angus people can be rightfully proud of.
“Recruitment for the games saw 270 people signed up to help out in many ways, for some this was their first involvement in volunteering within their communities.
“At Volunteer Action Angus we will build a legacy from this a new culture of local volunteering, opening up a range of volunteering and local community effort which makes it easier for people to volunteer.
“This will build new cultures of participation which empower communities to care.”
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