16/03/2013

Congratulations to CPO John MacDonald of Ardrossan Unit for his award of Youth Worker of the Year (Uniformed Services). John was recognised by YouthLink Scotland for the outstanding work he has done for young people at his unit.

John has been Officer in Charge at Ardrossan Unit since 2009 and those who know John describe him as a remarkable man - passionate, caring and truly genuine. John works as a Community Development Worker with North Ayrshire Council and volunteers to run his local unit every week.

He is dedicated to making a real difference to the lives of those he works with. John gives up all his spare time in the interests of young people, encouraging them to take on new challenges and experiences to encourage them realise their full potential.

This is the sixth National Youth Worker of the Year Awards that celebrate and recognise outstanding service and performance by managers, youth workers and peer educators in the youth work field.

There are 12 award categories for nominations and John was awarded for the uniformed youth group category. The award was presented officially  at the Awards Dinner held on March 14 2013.