Butler Awards Success for Dumfries Prison Officer

Everyday, Davie provides invaluable opportunities for individuals to gain Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs) and essential life skills, which they can utilize upon their release. Many of the participants in the VT Joiners program start with little or no joinery experience and may have never worked with tools before. Davie’s approach treats everyone as an individual, acknowledging their unique learning styles and abilities.

Over the years, Davie has successfully built and maintained a network of partnerships throughout the local community including rotary clubs, schools and hospitals. He collaborates closely with the local Community Payback Team and various charitable organizations to support community initiatives. These initiatives vary in size and complexity, from providing bags of firewood for winter warmth projects supporting the elderly, to creating activities and planters for children’s play areas. Notably, Davie recently partnered with a local school to design and build a pirate ship for children with additional needs.

Described as an extremely motivated member of staff, Davie has shown a tremendous amount of dedication and commitment to his role to ensure that people in custody have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and contribute positively to their communities.

Speaking of the experience, Davie said: “It was an honour to meet Princess Anne and receive the commendation, not just validation for my own contribution but also for my work party and everything we have done in the last year to help our community and give a little back. The ceremony was a great experience and one I will always remember”