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Hannah Scott MBE will be awarded the Freedom of the Borough. (Photo Credit: Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council)
Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council will confer the Freedom to the Borough on Olympic rower Hannah Scott MBE at a special civic ceremony on Saturday, April 18.
The Freedom of the Borough, the highest civic honour bestowed by Council, will be conferred at Coleraine Town Hall at 11.30am in recognition of Hannah’s outstanding achievements, including winning Olympic gold in the Women’s Quadruple Sculls as part of Team GB at the 2024 Summer Olympics.
The motion to award the honour was proposed by Ald Yvonne Boyle and seconded by Cllr Amy Mairs and was unanimously agreed at a special Council meeting held earlier this year.
Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens, Councillor Oliver McMullan, paid tribute to Hannah’s historic success: “It’s fantastic to see Coleraine’s Hannah Scott awarded this remarkable accolade.
“Hannah is only the second woman from Northern Ireland to win an Olympic gold medal, following Mary Peters at the 1972 Summer Olympics.
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“This special honour is a fitting recognition of her success and her status as a role model to young people across our Council area especially young women and girls.
"I support this accolade, it is well deserved, and congratulations to Hannah on this outstanding achievement."
Hannah Scott MBE added: "I am absolutely delighted to be put forward for the Freedom of the Borough. Winning Olympic gold in the Women’s Quadruple Sculls with Team GB was a dream come true, and to now receive this highest civic honour from my local Council makes it even more special.
"Growing up in Coleraine, I know how important it is to have role models and support around you. For me, this award is not just a personal achievement, it’s a way to show young people in the area that with determination, hard work, and belief in yourself, you can accomplish big things.
"I am proud to act as an ambassador for young people, encouraging them to pursue their dreams and aim high. I am truly thankful to Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council for recognising my journey, and I hope that my story can inspire others to believe in themselves and make the most of every opportunity."
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