That the Parliament congratulates Emma Ruxton of the Royal Northern Countryside Initiative (RNCI) on winning the Rural Champion Award at the Helping It Happen Awards 2026; notes that 2026 marks the 10th anniversary of the awards, which are organised by Scottish Land & Estates, and that the award came with a £10,000 prize, provided by The Royal Countryside Fund, to support the charity's activities; understands that RNCI engaged with almost 20,000 children and young people across northern Scotland in the 2024-25 academic year; recognises Emma's contribution over the past decade to supporting young people's understanding of farming, food production, and the working countryside; commends the farmers, businesses and volunteers who support RNCI's farm visits and classroom activities, and wishes Emma and RNCI continued success.
Supported by: Colin Beattie, Miles Briggs, Murdo Fraser, Stephen Kerr, Jamie Langan