THE inaugural Denis Law RGUplus awards were unveiled during the July summer graduation event at P&J Live.
Among the recipients was Mike Melvin, who was honoured with the first-ever Denis Law RGUplus honorary award for his contributions to volunteering in Aberdeen city.
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With more than 38 years of experience dedicated to volunteering, Mike has played a pivotal role, serving as the Volunteering Services Manager for ACVO and engaging with a diverse array of organizations within Aberdeen’s third sector, including Cornerhouse, Station House Media Unit, Health Services Research Unite, and various local community groups.
This award, introduced in February 2024, seeks to acknowledge the significant impact of individuals who dedicate their time and efforts to their communities through volunteer work.
Besides the prestigious honorary award, the inaugural bronze recipients of the Denis Law RGUplus award were honoured during the RGU Graduation ceremony, alongside students from the School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedic Practice, and Gray’s School of Art.
On his award, Mike Melvin, volunteering service manager, ACVO said: “Volunteering isn’t just about giving up your time. It gives you a chance to meet others, develop a range of skills and make a positive contribution to the community around you. I have been lucky to make this my career for the past 30 plus years and have seen first-hand the difference that volunteering can make to everyone.”
Laura Chalmers, head of employability and community engagement, RGU said: “The Denis Law RGUplus award recognises the commitment and social responsibility of people making a positive impact on both themselves and others through volunteering. On behalf of RGU, I would like to thank Mike for embodying these values and for always going above and beyond in championing Aberdeen’s third sector and the cause of volunteering.”
Mark Williams, chief operating officer, Denis Law Legacy Trust said: “Working in partnership with RGU, we are delighted to recognise the first-ever Denis Law RGUplus award recipients. It was only too fitting to have Mike Melvin as our inaugural honorary Denis Law RGUplus awardee joining the other recipients. A true unsung hero, Mike has worked tirelessly to promote and support so many volunteer organisations across Aberdeen city and we are delighted to recognise his incredible contributions and achievements through this award.”
The Denis Law RGUplus award is a component of the broader RGUplus initiative, designed to elevate community involvement and learning outside the traditional classroom setting at RGU. This initiative seeks to acknowledge and enhance skills, foster unique employability, and cultivate global citizenship abilities.
For more information on the Denis Law RGUplus award visit: https://www.denislawlegacytrust.org
