Ballymoney members receive top honours from Girls’ Brigade Northern Ireland

Young women from two Ballymoney companies have been recognised for their outstanding achievement at the annual Girls’ Brigade Northern Ireland Queen’s Award presentation ceremony.

The prestigious event, held on Friday, May 15, at Moy Presbyterian Church, Dungannon, celebrated those who successfully attained the Queen’s Award in 2026, with recipients joined by family members, friends, Girls’ Brigade leaders and invited guests for the special occasion.

Front row from left: Tracey Davies (GBNI Chairperson), Chair Councillor Frances Burton (Mid Ulster District Council), Heather Lindsay (GBNI Vice President), Isobel McKane (GBNI President), Queen’s Award recipients. Rows 2 and 3: Queen’s Award recipients. CREDIT JONNY PARKES

placeholder image — Front row from left: Tracey Davies (GBNI Chairperson), Chair Councillor Frances Burton (Mid Ulster District Council), Heather Lindsay (GBNI Vice President), Isobel McKane (GBNI President), Queen’s Award recipients. Rows 2 and 3: Queen’s Award recipients. CREDIT JONNY PARKES

Young women from 200th NI St James’s Presbyterian and 273rd NI Ballymoney Reformed Presbyterian Girls’ Brigade companies were presented with the Queen’s Award which represents the highest accolade within the Girls’ Brigade and is completed to internationally agreed standards.

The programme is a significant undertaking, requiring dedication, commitment and personal development over a two-year period.

To achieve the award, participants must complete six key elements: carrying out community service, contributing to their Girls’ Brigade company, submitting an in-depth project, completing two initiative tests, passing a two-hour written study paper and interview, and maintaining an active role within their church.