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Aberdeen volunteer wins national award
Monday 1 November 2010
A CHILDREN 1ST volunteer from Aberdeen scooped the Volunteer Fundraiser of the Year award at the Institute of Fundraising awards.
Juliette Paton, who was nominated by the CHILDREN 1ST fundraising team, has volunteered with CHILDREN 1ST for over 20 years and in that time has raised over £1,500,000 for vulnerable children in Scotland. The awards, which took place in Glasgow on Tuesday 26 October, are the most prestigious in the fundraising sector.
Juliette said: “The award came as a complete surprise to me as the fundraising team hadn’t told me that they had nominated me. It was only when the award winner was being introduced that it gradually dawned on me that they were talking about me. I was completely shocked and overwhelmed.”
“I really enjoy being a volunteer fundraiser for CHILDREN 1ST. It is a fantastic charity to be a part of and you really feel like you're helping to make a difference to the lives of those children who need our help the most.”
Juliette Paton is the driving force behind the Touch of Tartan Ball. In its 22nd year the Touch of Tartan Ball has achieved significant levels of income since its inception, raising over £1 million. In addition to this she is also Chair of the Aberdeen Action Group which organises numerous events in the area. These include a Christmas Concert at Craigiebuckler Church, a successful Ladies Lunch with guest speaker, the Snow Ball which is now in its 65th year and the Buchan Barn Dance.
Jo Anderson, Corporate Development Manager for CHILDREN 1ST, said: “What makes Juliette stand out from the crowd is not simply one achievement but a lifetime of commitment and loyalty to do the best she can for others less fortunate. CHILDREN 1ST is incredibly proud of Juliette and we thought that nominating her for this award was a great way to demonstrate our appreciation for everything she has done. We would like her efforts to be recognised and let her know, quite publicly, that she is greatly appreciated by her volunteer colleagues, the staff team and above all the children she has helped.”
Last updated: Monday 1 November 2010
