Highland Heroes

The Highland Heroes 2022 awards ceremony was a truly inspirational event.

The Heroes award will go to a youngster who has achieved something beyond expectations in education, sport or helping others at school.

Carers play a vital role in our communities, providing support and help to people who need it. Nominate your hero now.

An Easter Ross nursery is on the hunt for a community minded joiner or handy person to help fix a playhouse problem.

Kirsteen Campbell, who set up a group to help women suffering with endometriosis, was named volunteer of the year at the Highland Heroes awards.

Sophie Stewart, of Conon Bridge Primary School, was named primary school pupil of the year at the awards on Thursday evening.

A secondary school pupil from the Isle of Skye was named a Highland Hero last week for his fundraising efforts.

A Beauly GP took to the stage last week to collect an award based off his work during the lockdown.

Molly Alexander, principal teacher of pupil support at Dingwall Academy, was recognised for her work during the pandemic.

It was the tragic loss of her son and his love of horses that inspired the Highland Heroes 2022 fundraiser of the year.

After being crowned brave child of the year, Lexie Forsyth went on stage to accept the award.

Wendy Morgan is a mum of three boys, two of whom have additional support needs.

Mhairi Cameron has been named primary teacher of the year at this year's Highland Heroes ceremony.

Johanna Geddes took the top prize at this year's event after winning her category award as well.

Headteacher David Hayes-MacLeod was delighted to accept the award on behalf of the whole of the Invergordon school.

Mental wellbeing charity Mikeysline has scooped an award at Highland Heroes 2022.

Molly Alexander, principal teacher of pupil support at Dingwall Academy, was recognised for her work during the pandemic.

Kirsteen Campbell set up a group to help women suffering with endometriosis.

The depute head boy may have his sights set on a career in cyber security but his own ambitions do not stop him thinking of others as he goes.

Picking up the emergency services prize at the Highland Heroes awards was a welcome validation for the work they do emergency responders have said.