Ty McPhee – A young actor who bravely spoke out against bullying after posting a very moving Instagram video to address bullying and help others who may be suffering in silence.
Paula McGuire – Author, motivational speaker and life coach, Paula McGuire is the world’s least likely adventurer with the world’s most inspiring adventure story. Since transforming from anxious recluse to double TEDx speaker, presenter and columnist, Paula now specialises in supporting others to find their own adventures and live their best lives.
Callum Hutchison – in his own words “I’m a professional with lived experience of navigating the criminal justice system. I have experienced trauma throughout my early life. I know first-hand how difficult it can be to overcome trauma. Since a life changing intervention was done with myself I have gone on to become a mentor and a development officer with the Scottish Violence Reduction Unit supporting people with convictions to a more positive destination. Developing interventions and exit ramps for those caught up in a cycle of offending. Also raising awareness of trauma informed practice to help services better support those we serve.”
Craig Mathieson – who established the Polar Academy charity in 2013, taking young adults from a variety of backgrounds and inspiring them through participation in Arctic expeditions. The young adults Mathieson targets for his expeditions are not those who fit the profile of the extreme high achievers or the other extreme, for which there is an abundance of initiatives already in existence. Rather, Mathieson aims to help the average young adult who struggles through life, surviving without recognition, and without ever truly realizing their full potential.
Angela Jarvis – Angela’s daughter Abbie was the victim of a very serious assault in October and wants to share her daughter’s story with others in the hope that there can be a change in the way our children and young people treat one another.
