The event, which took place in Haddington’s Corn Exchange tonight (Thursday), brought together people from throughout the county. Broadcaster Bryan Burnett highlighted the incredible stories the county has produced in recent years. The first award was collected by Emma Shepherd, who was recognised for her work alongside pupils at Dirleton Primary School to ensure all waste is correctly recycled.
Due to the efforts of Mrs Shepherd, Dirleton Primary now has a lunchtime scratch club run by one of the pupils. She was named Champion Teacher of the Year. The second award of the evening recognised the wealth of sporting talent across East Lothian.
Judges chose Preston Lodge RFC as the winners after a season that saw them promoted back to National League Division Two after just a solitary defeat. Johnston Craig and Jack Gordon were on hand to collect the award, with the duo paying tribute to the efforts of everyone involved at the Prestonpans club. Fundraiser Jack Tait was named the Youth Community Champion of the Year.
The youngster, from Macmerry, has collected thousands of pounds for the Edinburgh Children’s Hospital Charity after being inspired by his mum. We are live in Haddington's Corn Exchange celebrating the very best of East Lothian. Eleven awards will be presented over the course of the night.
👇 Full story Rounding off the first half of the evening, judges faced the impossible task of choosing the Little Champion of the Year. In the end, each of Annalise Kelly, Bodh.