In April of 2001, while visiting Maybole, I was greatly honoured to have received the Citizen of the Year for 2001 award in recognisation of my contribution to Maybole's website. Here are some photos of the awards and the event.  For more about the story of my visit in April 2001 click here.   Rich Pettit.  ( Click on the images below to view them full size )

News article about the award in the Ayrshire Post

Engraved Silver Quaich

 Another Post Article

 Citizen of the Year Trophy

Medallion - Maybole Arms

Medallion reverse

David Kiltie & Rich Pettit

 David Rich Nick & others

Photos for the Post

Maybole Castle Staircase

David presenting Medallion

Derek Walker & Rich Pettit

Jim Shields making speech

Ellen Hawkes offering thanks

Jim Millar & guests

David Killicoat  David Hunter

Rev. Richard Martin (left)

Pearl Barton & Peter Walker

Pearl Barton & guests

Murray Cook

Article in St. Petersburg Times

Rich in front of the Castle