Born in 1946 and brought up in Cupar, Fife, I was educated at the local school - 
Banff & Buchan MSP Stewart Stevenson and MP Dr Eilidh Whiteford have given their support to the Lollipop Person of the Year 2010 event sponsored by Kwik Fit Insurance which is to be launched later this month. The event will help to raise awareness of road safety issues and highlight the importance of lollipop people to children and schools.
Commenting on the initiative, Mr Stevenson said:
“Lollipop women and men deserve a huge amount of recognition for the work they do in regard to road safety and they are greatly respected and loved by the children that they help and also by their local communities. Their dedication to the children knows no bounds and they should be highly recognised for their efforts.
“I therefore urge for all schools within the constituency to get involved in this event, detailing why their lollipop person deserves this special award.”
Dr Whiteford added:
“School pupils can also, as well as casting their vote, explain why they are nominating their Lollipop person which can include drawings, poems, songs and videos.
“To all Lollipop women and men I wish good luck, with the successful person winning £500 and the school winning the grand prize of £3,000 to spend on school equipment. Finally, for those seeking additional information, please visit: http://www.bestlollipop.co.uk/”
Karen Adam is now the MSP for Banffshire and Buchan Coast
