Hugh Henry MSP for Renfrewshire South: Put your unsung hero in the spotlight

3 Nov 2015

Put your unsung hero in the spotlight

I’m sure we all know and admire more than one unsung hero who works away tirelessly and without recognition improving the lives of others never expecting anything in return. Now you can put that extraordinary person or group in the spotlight by nominating them for one of Provost Ann Hall’s Community Awards. I’ve been at the presentations in the past and the stories of everyone nominated are inspiring and humbling. If you know that special someone or group who deserves to be nominated visit www.renfrewshire.gov.uk/provostawards or pick up a form from council offices and facilities. You’ve got plenty of time to get involved as nominations don’t close until January 31, 2016.

About Hugh

Hugh Henry is a Scottish Labour politician first elected a Member of the Scottish Parliament in1999 when he represented Paisley South. He was appointed Deputy Minister for Health and Community in 2001and moved to Deputy Minister for Social Justice in 2002. He became Deputy Minister for Justice after the Scottish Parliamentary Elections in 2003 and Minister for Education in 2006. Hugh collected the Scottish Politician of the Year award in 2010 and won the newly created Renfrewshire South seat in 2011. He was raised in Erskine, Renfrewshire and educated at St Mirin's Academy, Paisley, at the University of Glasgow and Jordanhill College in Glasgow. He has worked as an accountant, a teacher and as a welfare rights officer. He was a local councillor from 1984 until 1999, including four years as leader of Renfrewshire Council. He is married with two daughters and a son.