The New Year’s Honours list can often be seen as somewhat of a “who’s who”, but the real meaning of such an honour is rewarding those who provide that little bit extra to improve the lives of others. A wide range of people are represented in the honours list, whether it be through an individual’s talent or just an extraordinary will to improve the quality of life for others.
The New Year’s Honours list can often be seen as somewhat of a “who’s who”, but the real meaning of such an honour is rewarding those who provide that little bit extra to improve the lives of others. A wide range of people are represented in the honours list, whether it be through an individual’s talent or just an extraordinary will to improve the quality of life for others.
NCC’s very own Gloria Armistead was recently honoured for her services to FASD awareness and reduction. Her years of tireless campaigning and volunteer work has finally been rewarded with an MBE. Gloria is the founder of charity organisation FAS Aware, and has been working continually to raise the profile of the dangers surround drinking alcohol while pregnant.
Gloria has worked closely with NCC for a number of years, not only developing the Level 3 Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders programme but also showing continued commitment by tutoring pupils who have undertaken the course. The course benefits professionals as well as families who may have been personally affected by FASD.
We would like to take this opportunity to congratulate one of our most valued tutors, not just on her recent recognition, but on the many years of hard work that have led to this. The FASD course written by Gloria is a credit to her knowledge and understanding of such a complex subject area.