Born in 1946 and brought up in Cupar, Fife, I was educated at the local school - 
Commenting on the Awards scheme, Mr Stevenson said:
“It’s ten years since the National Lottery was established. During that time, a lot of worthy projects have been supported with our lottery cash. I still have issues about the amount of lottery cash which finds its way to the North of Scotland but myself and other are working to try to remedy that. I’m aware that the recent Lottery Roadshow I organised has resulted in a number of new applications going in from this area.
“To celebrate 10 years of the lottery, the Helping Hands Awards have been launched. The Helping Hands Awards is an excellent scheme to celebrate the aims of good causes which have benefited from 10 years of National Lottery funding.
“Lottery funding enables many projects to survive and to continue their offering of invaluable services to the community at large. Although projects may be nominated, they can also apply direct. I hope that local projects consider being part of the scheme.
“Nominations are being sought which excel in each of the award categories. There are six award categories: Children's Champion, Amazing Space, Inspiration, Local Legend, National Hero and UK Life and projects may apply for as many different categories as they so wish. However, please note, only completed or near to completion projects will be considered.
“Good luck to all local nominees.”
“To celebrate 10 years of the lottery, the Helping Hands Awards have been launched. The Helping Hands Awards is an excellent scheme to celebrate the aims of good causes which have benefited from 10 years of National Lottery funding.
“Lottery funding enables many projects to survive and to continue their offering of invaluable services to the community at large. Although projects may be nominated, they can also apply direct. I hope that local projects consider being part of the scheme.
“Nominations are being sought which excel in each of the award categories. There are six award categories: Children's Champion, Amazing Space, Inspiration, Local Legend, National Hero and UK Life and projects may apply for as many different categories as they so wish. However, please note, only completed or near to completion projects will be considered.
“Good luck to all local nominees.”
