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Inverurie girl guide earns top accolade

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An Inverurie woman has achieved the highest honour in girlguiding.

Shannon Smith was presented with her Queen’s Guide Award at the House of Commons earlier this month.

The 23-year-old is among fewer than 150 women to receive the award this year.

Recipients must have completed volunteer work, travel and taken part in social action to qualify.

Ms Smith took part in an expedition to Loch Lomond and organised a fundraiser for the Archie Foundation’s work in East Africa.

Having completed the requirements in only a year, she said: “I really wanted to do it and was so determined to get it done.

“Honestly, I think I must have cheated because I had so much fun that it didn’t feel like work at all.

“I couldn’t have done it without my mentor, family and guiding friends.

“I’m so thankful for all their support and advice, for listening to my rants and for giving me ideas. They were amazing.”

Chief guide Amanda Medler, who presented Ms Smith with the prestigious award, said: “The recipients of the Queen’s Guide Awards are an impressive group.

“They’ve shown what can be achieved when you’re determined and put your mind to something.

“They should be very proud of all they’ve achieved.”