Moray and Banffshire Heroes Awards: Vote for your Secondary Pupil of the Year
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VOTING has opened for the Moray and Banffshire Heroes Awards.
Locals will be given the chance to decide their Secondary Pupil of the Year in one of 12 categories.
People have until March 26 to cast their votes – at www.hnmedia.co.uk/morayheroes – before winners are revealed on Thursday, April 20, at Brodie Countryfare.
A special Hero of Heroes will also be announced on the night.
Four boys are up for Secondary Pupil of the Year, which is being sponsored by the University of the Highlands and Islands.
The four nominated are Craig Dick (Keith Grammar); Tyler Sked (Elgin Academy); Finlay McLuckie (Elgin Academy) and Ben Stewart (Forres Academy).
Craig Dick
A passion for volunteering has got 15-year-old Craig Dick nominated for Secondary Pupil of the Year.
Craig volunteers at Moray School Bank, which provides new school uniforms, footwear and jackets to young people whose families are less well off.
He said he "enjoys spending his time doing things for other people".
Finlay McLuckie
Multi-talented youngster Finlay McLuckie has been helping children at his former primary school learn sports.
Finlay, who also led an orienteering team from Elgin Academy to win the Scottish Schools Championships, helps coach badminton to pupils at his former primary school.
He said: "I'm really grateful to have been nominated. It feels really good to get more involved in the community and help other people feel included."
Ben Stewart
A desire to get youngsters involved with politics has led to 17-year-old Ben Stewart being nominated for Secondary Pupil of the Year.
Ben set up a hustings for the local Moray election last year and attended the election. He is also a youth representative at Forres Community Council.
Ben said he was "surprised" and "chuffed to bits" to be nominated.
Tyler Sked
Young boxer Tyler Sked has overcome more than just opponents in the ring in the last five years.
When he joined Elgin Amateur Boxing Club, Tyler faced tough challenges because of his autism, anxiety and ADHD.
However, he has since claimed two northern district titles and two national titles at novice and intermediate levels.
He said: "If anyone reading this has autism, ADHD or anxiety and doubt they can do something – go for it.
"Don't let anything get in the way of what just might change your life."
