A HARD working housing campaigner has been rewarded with the British Empire Medal.

Nanette Reid first became involved in social housing issues 20 years ago and since then has represented tenants' and employee rights in social housing organisations across Scotland.

She sits on a number of social housing boards, including Linstone Housing Association steering group in Johnstone, and Tenancy Participation for Scotland.

Mrs Reid was presented with her medal by Lord-Lieutenant Guy Clark, the Queen's representative in Renfrewshire, at a special ceremony held in the council HQ in Paisley.

The ceremony was also attended by Renfrewshire Provost Anne Hall and Mrs Reid's family and friends.

Mr Clark said: "This accolade is only awarded to those who have demonstrated dedicated service at the highest level and who have made a real impact to the community.

"This richly deserved award has been granted to Mrs Reid for her considerable contribution for the promotion of the rights of tenants to good quality and affordable housing."

Mrs Reid said: "I am really honoured to have been recognised with this medal.

"I am overwhelmed to be receiving this award as I don't really think I am doing anything special.

"My role allows me to meet and work with a lot of different people and we each bring something to the table. I am just a small part of that."

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