The Spirit of Blantyre Award celebrates people and groups whose kindness, commitment and voluntary effort make the whole town stronger.
Roll of honour
Chef Robert
Presented 16 September 2026
Recognised for voluntarily teaching young people in Blantyre schools to prepare healthy food and for cooking with young people and volunteers at Blantyre Miners Community Garden. View the Community Council announcement.
Tam Lawson
Presented 16 September 2026
Received the Spirit of Blantyre Award at the Community Council meeting in recognition of his work at Priestfield Boxing Club and his contribution to the wider community.
Zoe Dargue — The Wee Free Library
20 November 2025
Recognised for helping local people share and enjoy books through The Wee Free Library, Blantyre.
ASNsory Crew
2025 — exact date still to be confirmed
Recognised for inclusive, supportive play for children with additional support needs and their families.
3rd Blantyre Scout Group
Reported 9 November 2025
Recognised for commitment, teamwork and dedication to the local community. View the group’s award announcement.
Drew McInally — Blantyre Miners ABC
Reported 2 May 2025
Recognised for his voluntary coaching and contribution to Blantyre Miners Amateur Boxing Club. The club said the award had been presented “a wee while” before its announcement.
Blantyre Youth Development Team and Terminal One young people
Reported 20 February 2025
Recognised for the work of the young people and volunteers behind Terminal One’s youth and community activity. Project Manager Andy McCafferty accepted the award on their behalf. View the award announcement or visit Terminal One on Facebook.
June Stone
November 2025
Foodbank
November 2025
Lynne Bell
September 2025
John Carney
January 2025
Mary Sutherland
January 2025
The Warm Hub
October 2024
Alan Dunsmore and fellow recipients
May 2024
Photographs and memories
We welcome photographs of recipients and short memories of their contribution. Images will only be republished where the Community Council has permission and no children are shown. Please send an original image, the names of the people shown, the approximate date and permission details.
Nominate someone
Tell us the person or group’s name, what they have done for Blantyre, who has benefited and how we can verify the contribution. Nominations should reflect voluntary effort, community spirit or exceptional service to local people.
Blantyre Community Council 