2023 Citizen of the Year unveiled

Dundee’s Citizen of the Year for 2023 has been announced.

Each year a volunteer from the community is chosen as a way to recognise their work and selfless efforts by naming them Citizen of the Year.

This year’s recipient is Raymond Edwards, who has carried out long-term voluntary work with the 30th Dundee Boys’ Brigade, helped the city’s Turning Point charity, volunteered with the YMCA, and also taken part in fundraising efforts for a range of causes.

Raymond is also the Deacon Convener & Collector for the Nine Incorporated Trades of Dundee, and the former Clerk of the Hammerman Incorporation of Dundee.

His work has included making trips possible for young people, fundraising for charities, and helping to support individuals in the city who have issues with mental health, drugs and alcohol.

Lord Provost Bill Campbell said: “We had an impressive standard of candidates put forward for Citizen of the Year and I want to thank everyone who took the time to make a nomination for someone in their life who shows community spirit.

“I am very happy to announce Raymond Edwards as Dundee’s Citizen of the Year for 2023. I’m glad that Raymond has agreed to take on this role on top of all his other commitments for the city.

“All involved in the selection process which I chaired were very impressed by Raymond’s varied and long-standing selflessness for the benefit of the community.

“Raymond has been involved in the voluntary sector in Dundee in a number of roles and continues to work hard to provide support and make opportunities possible for various groups within the city.

“I would like to say thanks and congratulations to Raymond on receiving this award.”

Dundee 2023 Citizen of the Year Raymond Edwards said of the news: “I am so grateful to be nominated, never mind awarded the title of Citizen of the Year.

“I will try my very best to fulfil the role with honour and dignity. This award isn’t something I’ve achieved on my own and my sincere thanks to all the many people who helped me achieve this.”

Each year Dundee City Council seeks out a Citizen of the Year who has provided outstanding service to their community.

Judges look for someone who provides selfless service to a voluntary body or the community and who brings distinction and quality to everyday life in Dundee.

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