And the award goes to…

The Oscars have nothing on Quarriers SOLE Awards, a special day of celebration for a group of services that supports over 40 people with learning disabilities.

Held at the Glasgow Crowne Plaza, the black-tie event was a chance to celebrate the achievements of people we support and staff alongside each other. Awards categories included Biggest Achiever, Most Courageous Person and Best Team.

Tracy Kelly was one of many people pulling together to organise the event and says “After a very difficult couple of years, we wanted to do something to celebrate and to bring us all together.

“For the adults we support, getting an award is something to aim for. It boosts their self-esteem and for some, even getting a nomination and a mention on the day brought tears.”

The event was only made possible through fundraising by the staff, and the team is already planning next year’s event, with the SOLE STRIDERS –a 43-strong team of staff and people we support – taking on the Glasgow Kiltwalk in April.

To sponsor any of our Kiltwalk teams, visit: www.justgiving.co.uk/quarriers