Highland Heroes are crowned in Inverness

Winners of the annual Highland Heroes have been announced in Inverness.

The special celebration, organised by Highland News and Media, at the Drumossie Hotel brought together unsung heroes from across the region.

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More than 400 people saw community champion Peter Corbett, who has devoted his life to inspirational work in the South Kessock community in Inverness, crowned hero of heroes.

A former Highland councillor and footballer, who grew up in Merkinch, works with the Merkinch Partnership to help young people get jobs and has spent more than three decades coaching at the Merkinch Football Academy before hanging up his boots last year.

An emotional evening of laughter, entertainment, fabulous food and drink, and great camaraderie saw more than a dozen other awards handed out.

All the award winners were:

• Brave child: Melissa Mathieson.

• Primary pupil: Angus MacDonald.

• Primary teacher: Elaine Maciver.

• Secondary pupil: Orlagh MacIver.

• Secondary teacher: Rachel Cavellini.

• School: Inverness High School.

• Volunteer: Daniel Russell.

• Healthcare: Mid Ross Rehabilitation Team.

• Emergency service or crisis support service: Mikeysline.

• Charitable organisation: Special Needs Action Project (SNAP).

• Fundraiser: Marie Anne Cormack.

• Community champion: Peter Corbett.

• Green hero: Loch Ness Hub.

• Carer: Liam Bremner.

• Hero of heroes: Peter Corbett.

Keep an eye on our website and social media channels for more on the awards.

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