ARTHUR DUNCAN MEMORIAL AWARD WINNER 2024 - BILLY BROWN
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Arthur Duncan was a long-standing supporter and contributor to Walking Football in Scotland and was a fervent supporter of the social playing sessions and what it contributed to the โsocietyโ of players. Arthur was also a very talented man and along with ex-Chair, Gary McLaughlin created the WFS logo, later assigning copyright over the logo to Walking Football Scotland.
In recognition of his contribution, Walking Football Scotland launched the above award in 2022 for outstanding contribution to the game locally and among the community.
Prior to our AMM several excellent candidates were nominated from across the country and we are delighted to announce that the winner of the Arthur Duncan Memorial Award for 2024 is Edinburgh Cityโs, ๐๐๐๐๐ฌ ๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ช๐ก.
Along with ourselves, Edinburgh City Walking Football (ECWF) is proud to celebrate the well-deserved recognition of Billy Brown, for his outstanding contribution to walking football in Scotland.
As the organiser and social convenor of ECWF, Billy has played a vital role in fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment for players of all backgrounds ensuring that matches are played with the right spirit and ethos. His dedication, unwavering commitment, and infectious sense of humour have made a lasting impact on the walking football community. Always available for a chat, he brings dignity and integrity to everything he does, never seeking recognition but simply enjoying the sport and the camaraderie it brings.
Billyโs passion for organising and promoting walking football has helped ECWF grow and thrive. His hard work behind the scenes ensures that players have the best possible experience, both on and off the pitch ensuring he checks up on those that have not been able to attend for some time.
Billy is an inspiration to us all and beyond and on behalf of WFS, and the wider walking football community in Scotland, we extend our heartfelt congratulations to Billy on this well-earned honour. Thank you for everything you do!
Billy, was presented with the Award at Hampden Park by President Kenny McLean.
Special congratulations to the other high quality nominations that included:
- Iain McLeod| Tweedvale
- Jim Paterson | Carrick WFC
- Mohrag Mitchell | Ardler CWFC
- Peter Frame | Loanhead
- Linsey Paton-Donaldson | Stenhousemuir
Photography - Phil Dawson
