10 OF THE GREATEST; UNVEILED..OUR INSPIRATIONAL FINALISTS.Byline: By HEATHER GREENAWAY HERE they are...the fabulous finalists in our Great Scot awards 2008. They are all ordinary men, women and children who have achieved the extraordinary and each one is already a winner. From 13-year-old Jenna Speirs who is helping build a holiday cabin in memory of her twin brother, to foster parents Jim and Jessie Newall who are retiring after 35 years caring for the country's most vulnerable children - these are the people who make us proud to be Scottish. Our tremendous 10 also includes Jen Foster who gave her seriously-ill husband most of her liver and plastic surgeon plastic surgeon A surgeon specialized in reconstruction or cosmetic enhancement of various body regions, most commonly the face–nose, chin, and cheeks, breasts and buttocks; PSs remove fat deposits through liposuction; PSs reduce scarring or disfigurement David Soutar who has rebuilt the faces of thousands of people. Four of the finalists will be presented with Unsung Hero awards at a star-studded night in the Glasgow Hilton on September 20 and one will be named our Great Scot. Judging took place last week and, as ever, it proved a difficult task. Chairman Lord McCluskey was joined by education secretary Fiona Hyslop Fiona Hyslop (born August 1, 1964, in Irvine, North Ayrshire) is a Scottish National Party politician, Cabinet Secretary for Education and Lifelong Learning and Member of the Scottish Parliament for the Lothians region since 1999. , Sunday Mail editor Allan Rennie, beauty columnist Craig Alexander Craig John Alexander (born 5 January 1987) in Cape Town. He played in the 2004 and 2006 Under-19 Cricket World Cup in Sri Lanka , Bangladesh. Major teams: South Africa Under-19s, Western Province Also known as: Jacko Batting style: Wilson, features writer Heather Greenaway, former Great Scot winners Carol McGregor who runs the Sightsavers charity and businessman John Boyle John Boyle may be:
Lord McCluskey said: "There was an embarrassment of richness of choice among the finalists this year. "Their magical achievements reflect the kindness and goodness that exists among the people of this nation." CAPTION(S): The helicopter hero; Teen's brotherly love; Champion fundraiser; Guide dog support; Tireless volunteer; Dedicated surgeon; Wife's gift of life; Deafblind dad's cycling marathon; Ultimate foster parents; Battling disability |
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