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ASSIST FM honours star performers at annual awards event

20th May 2025 - 07:00
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ASSIST FM chair Nicky Joiner and Special Recognition Award winner Gary Borthwick
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Gary Borthwick from West Lothian Council was presented with the Special Recognition Award by ASSIST FM chair Nicky Joiner when the organisation held its annual awards night dinner in Glasgow on May 16th.

It was a night of celebration for members of ASSIST FM, which represents facilities management service teams supporting all 32 local authorities in Scotland.

Also announced was Scottish Local Authority Cook of The Year, the winner this year being Carolyn McGregor of Tayside Contracts.

Her winning meal, together with those of the other finalists, was the inspiration for the three-course dinner served at the awards night event and the chefs were involved in the kitchens at the Crowne Plaza Hotel on the day to help prepare the food.

The full list of winners was:

Outstanding Contribution to Cleaning (Sponsored by Nilfisk)

Winner: Dumfries and Galloway Cleaning Team

Outstanding Contribution to FM Services (Sponsored by Muller Milk & Ingredients)

Winner: David McCallum, Fife Council

Digital & Technology Award (Sponsored by McCain Foods)

Winner Tom Crawford, West Lothian Council

Sustainability Award (Sponsored by Muller Milk & Ingredients)

  • Winner: Christine Boyle, Argyle & Bute Council

Community Focus Award (Sponsored by McCain Foods)

  • Winner: Emma Currie, Dumfries & Galloway Council

Outstanding Contribution to Catering Services Award (Sponsored by Muller Milk & Ingredients)

  • Winner: Linda Quinn, Glasgow City Council

Scottish Local Authority Cook of The Year (Sponsored by Brakes)

  • Winner: Carolyn McGregor, Tayside Contracts
  • Runner Up: Gemma Stewart, East Ayrshire Council
  • Third place: Carly Johnston, Dumfries & Galloway Council

Special Recognition Award

  • Winner: Gary Borthwick, West Lothian Council

Supplier Award

  • Winner: Muller Milk & Ingredients
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Written by
David Foad