Inverness Boys’ Brigade member is one of first recipients of new King’s Medal which replaces Queen’s Badge
A member of the Boys’ Brigade in Inverness has become one of the first recipients of the new King’s Medal, the youth organisation's highest award.
Sergeant Archie MacDonald was presented with the accolade at the 1st Culloden Boys' Brigade annual parents' evening and awards ceremony at the Barn Church in Culloden.
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The King's Badge replaces the Queen's Badge and officially became the highest award presented by the Boys' Brigade in September last year after King Charles, the organisation’s patron, approved the new design.
Archie was presented with his award by his captain, Neil Mackenzie, and company chaplain Rev Pamela Kennedy, minister at Culloden and Ardersier parish.
To receive the award, candidates must achieve various challenges.
They include taking responsibility within the Boys’ Brigade or church, taking part in skills-based training, completing a faith journey element, developing new interests and providing voluntary support to others.
During the awards ceremony, many other boys in the company received a wide range of achievement awards ranging from one year through to 12 years of service.
A wide range of awards, including the President’s Badge, the second highest award in the Boys’ Brigade, were also presented.
The Boys’ Brigade was founded in Glasgow in 1883 by Sir William Smith and quickly spread across the UK before becoming a worldwide organisation by the early 1890s
It aims to provide opportunities for children and young people to learn, grow and discover in a safe, fun and caring environment which is rooted in the Christian faith.
More than 20,000 children and young people get involved every week.
