Fairtrade winners are picture perfect
West Lothian school pupils have been using their art skills to raise awareness of Fairtrade.
Over 160 pupils from across West Lothian took part in a competition for Fairtrade Fortnight, which ran from 9 to 22 September 2024.
Fairtrade Fortnight aims to make sure that disadvantaged producers in the developing world are getting a fair deal for their produce.
The young people were asked to design a poster or artwork based around the 'Be the change' theme for the Fairtrade Fortnight 2024. A huge number of eye-catching entries were received, giving the panel of judges a difficult task of selecting winners across three age categories.
Ethan from Linlithgow Bridge Primary was picked by judges as the P1 to P4 winner for his striking design, with Asia from Linlithgow Primary's excellent artwork taking the P5 to P7 category.
Leo from St Margaret's Academy was awarded the secondary prize for his perfect poster.
All three were visited in their schools by representatives of the West Lothian Fairtrade Zone, with Linlithgow Fairtrade Partnership donating prizes for all three winners.
Ian Fowell, chair of Linlithgow Fairtrade Partnership, who handed over the prizes to Ethan and Asia said: "Congratulations to Ethan, Asia and Leo on winning the Fairtrade Fortnight artwork competition.
"It was great to meet Ethan and Asia, and thanks to Anne Walsh from the West Lothian Fairtrade Zone for presenting Leo with his prize.
"It's really encouraging to see that so many young people know about Fairtrade and the need to 'Be the Change' to support Fairtrade producers across the world and ensure they receive a fair wage for their produce."
Executive councillor for environment and sustainability Tom Conn added: "Many thanks to everyone who took the time to enter our Fairtrade poster competition.
"Both the number and standard of entries was very high, which is a credit to all the young people who took the time to enter.
"The winning three designs will now be professionally produced for use in future Fairtrade promotional activity."
For more information on the West Lothian Fairtrade Zone or to get involved with your local group, please visit Fairtrade
