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Highland region’s unsung heroes recognised at celebration in Inverness





Highland Heroes winners. Picture: Callum Mackay
Highland Heroes winners. Picture: Callum Mackay

The very best of the region’s unsung heroes have been recognised at a celebration in Inverness.

More than 400 people were at the Drumossie Hotel for the annual Highland Heroes event - a special occasion staged by Highland News and Media to recognise those among us who may not otherwise receive such recognition.

Orlagh MacIver, Secondary Pupil of the Year at Highland Heroes. Picture: HNM
Orlagh MacIver, Secondary Pupil of the Year at Highland Heroes. Picture: HNM

All the award winners were:

• Brave child: Melissa Mathieson.

• Primary pupil: Angus MacDonald.

Rachel Cavellini was one of Highland Heroes' Awards 2025.
Rachel Cavellini was one of Highland Heroes' Awards 2025.

• Primary teacher: Elaine Maciver.

• Secondary pupil: Orlagh MacIver.

• Secondary teacher: Rachel Cavellini.

Elaine Maciver picked up the Primary Teacher of the Year accolade. Picture: Callum Mackay
Elaine Maciver picked up the Primary Teacher of the Year accolade. Picture: Callum Mackay

• School: Inverness High School.

• Volunteer: Daniel Russell.

Hero of heroes: Peter Corbett. Picture: Callum Mackay.
Hero of heroes: Peter Corbett. Picture: Callum Mackay.

• Healthcare: Mid Ross Rehabilitation Team.

• Emergency service or crisis support service: Mikeysline.

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

Fundraiser: Marie Anne Cormack.. Picture: Callum Mackay.
Fundraiser: Marie Anne Cormack.. Picture: Callum Mackay.

• Fundraiser: Marie Anne Cormack.

• Community champion: Peter Corbett.

Green hero: Loch Ness Hub. Picture: Callum Mackay.
Green hero: Loch Ness Hub. Picture: Callum Mackay.

• Green hero: Loch Ness Hub.

• Carer: Liam Bremner.

Emergency service or crisis support service: Mikeysline. Picture: Callum Mackay.
Emergency service or crisis support service: Mikeysline. Picture: Callum Mackay.

• Hero of heroes: Peter Corbett.

Healthcare: Mid Ross Rehabilitation Team. Picture: Callum Mackay.
Healthcare: Mid Ross Rehabilitation Team. Picture: Callum Mackay.

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