Four secondary school pupils are to receive an award in memory of a community stalwart.
Norman M Macleod who died last year was councillor for the Point district in Lewis and also chairman of Hebridean Housing Partnership. (HHP).
In conjunction with the comhairle’s education department, HHP has set up the Norman M Macleod Award for “The Encourager of the Year.”
HHP has handed over the shields to be awarded at each of the four local secondary schools.
A HHP spokesperson said: “Norman Macleod was committed to serving his community and contributed significantly to the success of HHP. He challenged and encouraged us to do what was best for our customers and his impact will linger on for many years.
“In having this shield, we hope Norman’s legacy lives on throughout the Outer Hebrides, as a little bit of encouragement goes a long way.”
William Macdonald, Director of Education, said: “We are delighted to work with HHP in receiving the shields. It is a fitting tribute to Norman and encouragement is something that we can all provide in working with our schools.
“The last two years have been particularly challenging and there has been excellent work done in our schools and it is good to recognise the positive contributions that young people have made.”
Pictured is Norman’s wife, Christine, presenting the shields to Donald MacLeod and Willie MacDonald of the Comhairle nan Eilean Siar’s education department along with HHP chief executive, Dena Macleod.
School awards in memory of Norman Macleod
30 March 2022
Norman Macleod