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19TH September 2012
PRESS RELEASE: Scottish campaigner recognised by SMK Awards 2012 – A ceremony hosted by Jon Snow which captures the spirit of campaigning today
Sally Hinchcliffe, from Dumfries, Scotland, is a founding member of Pedal on Parliament. Together, this campaigning group are raising awareness and putting pressure on politicians to sign up to an eight-point manifesto to make Scotland a cycle-friendly nation. This April, 3000 cyclists from across Scotland pedalled on parliament in a mass ride in support of the manifesto.
Sally is a finalist for this year’s SMK Transport Award. Sponsored by Dr Simon Norton, this award is a celebration and recognition of people working to meet the transport challenges of our time.
Sally joins a collection of Sheila McKechnie Foundation (SMK) Campaigner Awards winners and finalists, who were announced on 18th September at a special ceremony hosted by Channel 4 newscaster and SMK Patron Jon Snow, at St Martin-in-the-Fields, Trafalgar Square, London.
The awards recognise the outstanding contribution that a new generation of campaigners are making towards achieving social, environmental and economic justice here in the UK. The winners will receive a tailored package of support to help them develop their campaign.
Pedal on Parliament’s eight-point manifesto includes: proper funding for cycling, better infrastructure design, safer speeds, proper local cycling strategies, better law enforcement, reduced risk from HGVs, better training for all road users and better research to support policymaking.
The Transport Award was presented by Zac Goldsmith, MP. Zac is a vocal campaigner against Heathrow’s third runway and he is well known for his campaigning on other environmental and conservation issues.
SMK is the UK’s only charity dedicated to connecting, informing and supporting campaigners.
Sally Hinchcliffe says:
“I’m delighted to have been shortlisted for this award – especially when you consider Pedal on Parliament was only formed this February. We’re just a group of cyclists who’ve never done anything like this before, and having some support from SMK to help us make connections with others on the Scottish scene will be invaluable.”
Linda Butcher, Chief Executive of SMK, says:
“At a time when campaigners across the globe are taking action on issues they care about, it is extremely important to recognise the people across the UK who tackle the injustices and inequalities we face in our society. Our winners and finalists do just that. These inspiring individuals, from all walks of life, care deeply about an issue and have got great ideas about how to make things better. Sally is a fantastic example of someone who is dedicated to making a nationwide change through grassroots action.”
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