Elgin Cadet given award for helping Armed Forces children
A teenage cadet has received an award for her efforts in supporting Armed Forces children.
Cadet Lance Corporal Isabella Turner, from 1st Battalion The Highlanders’ Elgin Detachment, was presented with The British Citizen Youth Award at a ceremony held on October 17 at The Palace of Westminster in London.
The 17-year-old was put forward for the award by Army Cadet instructors, who recognised the hard work and commitment Isabella has shown whilst working with Forces Children Scotland.
Growing up in a forces family, Isabella recognised and understood how anxious and lost many forces children feel during the transition from military to civilian life as they deal with not having familiar military support.
Co-producing the Tornado for Change project, Isabella produced a video highlighting to youngsters from the forces the support and resources available - explaining that joining youth groups are a great way to make new friends and the perfect opportunity to develop and enjoy new skills.
The cadet also supports the Your Mind Matters project which provides mental health and wellbeing support to serving, reservist and veteran children - creating a hub where individuals can access support useful to parents, educators and professionals.
Dame Mary Perkins, Patron of BCA said: “The British Citizen Youth Award recipients are very special individuals.
“These young people all go above and beyond for others with selfless acts of kindness and community spirit with no thought or expectation of praise or reward.
“This medal ceremony is a great opportunity to shine a light on what they do and give them the recognition they so thoroughly deserve.
“They are the nation’s true unsung heroes and the rising stars of the future.”
Director of the BCyA, Mike Faulkner added: “It is both heartening and uplifting to know that so many young people are consciously contributing to causes such as the environment, climate change, education, and creating awareness and fundraising for hospitals, medical research and charities.”
