Graham Leadbitter

That this House welcomes the Shona Donaldson Award at Spynie Care Home in Elgin, created in memory of Shona Donaldson, former Deputy Manager at the home; notes that the Award is intended to recognise a member of staff who goes above and beyond in service to residents, by celebrat

17 Nov 2025

That this House congratulates ReBOOT (Moray Computer Recycling), based in Forres, on receiving £75,000 from the Young Start fund, run by The National Lottery Community Fund Scotland on behalf of the Scottish government; notes that this three-year project will expand its provision

17 Nov 2025

That this House congratulates Aviemore basketball coach, Bryan Stevens, on his recent success at the annual High Life Highland i-care awards; notes that Bryan was awarded the High Life Highland Charity Chair Award for his efforts in coaching basketball across the last two decades

11 Nov 2025

That this House congratulates Kingussie butcher, Donald Gilmour, on his recent success at the 2025 Scottish Craft Butchers Steak Pie and Speciality Meat Pie Evaluation; commends Donald on winning two gold awards at the nationwide industry contest; notes that there were over 140 e

11 Nov 2025

That this House congratulates Elgin restaurant Panache on their recent success at the Scottish Asian Food Awards; notes they picked up the Team of the Year award; commends the staff at Panache for their ongoing commitment to the restaurant; and wishes them ongoing success for the

11 Nov 2025

That this House recognises that greener volumetric concrete mobile (VCM) plants are the backbone of concrete supplies to SME builders who drive economic growth, employing over 15,000 skilled workers, contributing £380m to the economy and £100m to the Exchequer every year; notes t

11 Nov 2025

That this House congratulates Kompassion Kombucha, based in Elgin, for receiving two prestigious awards at the Great Taste Awards 2025, widely known as the Oscars of the food world, for their sarsaparilla root and lavender kombucha; notes that these awards are part of the world’s

2 Sept 2025

That this House congratulates Barry Fraser, Site Manager at Barratt Homes’ Findrassie development in Elgin, on winning a National House Building Council (NHBC) Pride in the Job Quality Award; recognises that these awards are among the most prestigious accolades in the UK homebuil

1 Sept 2025

That this House congratulates Courtney McBain, Accounts Assistant at Springfield Properties, on achieving joint fourth position in the world for her Management Case Study module as part of her Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) qualification; notes that Courtney

21 Jul 2025

That this House congratulates Cairngorm Brewery in Aviemore on reaching the finals of the prestigious Scotland Food and Drink Excellence Awards 2025; notes that the brewery’s Black Gold stout, already a multi-award-winning beer recognised by CAMRA, has been shortlisted for the Be

21 Jul 2025