Meet Mary's Super Stars

Mary's Legacy Gift

At the end of 2020, Cornerstone received a truly incredible legacy gift of over £240,000 to support our work from Alexanderina, the mother of the late Mary Williamson, who was supported at Stevenson Court, in Aberdeen.

About Mary

Mary had Down’s Syndrome and was supported by Cornerstone for over 23 years. Mary was very much loved by everyone at Stevenson Court, who have all taken to sharing some fond memories of her recently. ‘Mary Doll’ - as our Service Manager, Malkie liked to call her - will be remembered fondly for her dressing up, and her love of parties and holidays.

He recalled how much Mary enjoyed a trip to Lovat Lodge in Nairn on Burns Night, watching the haggis being brought in and dancing the night away with her friends and Support Workers.

The Mary Williamson Awards

To honour Mary’s memory, and the wonderful gift that her family gave to Cornerstone we have decided to create an annual Personal Achievement Award for the people we support, in Mary’s name; The Mary Williamson Personal Achievement Award. These awards are presented each year at our Star Awards.

Find out about our Star Awards

Mary loved helping others to love life. Through Mary and her mother’s incredible gift we will be able to ensure that the awards pay tribute to her zest for life and are designed to recognise the personal goals and achievements of the people Cornerstone support.

These goals include;

A personal health challenge or fitness goal
A fundraising event
A training course or employment opportunity

A new craft, hobby or activity
Facing a fear
An act of kindness to others

The Mary Williamson Awards 2023

Shared Lives

Winner - Kerryann Meehan and baby Lily
Runner-up - Duncan Murray

North Aberdeen and Shire

Winner - Wayne Eddie
Runner-up - Rosheen Martin

South Aberdeen and Shire

Winner - Lindsey Telfer

Ayrshire

Winner - Jon Wylie-Quinn
Runner-up - Shannon Brannigan

Dundee, Perth, Fife and West Lothian

Winner - Ryan Cormack
Runner-up - Michael Norton

Glasgow and East Dunbartonshire

Winner - Eric Nicholson
Runner-up - James Smith

North Lanarkshire Community Support

Winner - Paige Donnelly
Runner-up - Martin Devine

North Lanarkshire Supported Living

Winner - Liam Cairns
Runner-up - Alan Thomson
Highly commended – Claire Sim

Scottish Borders

Winner - Megan Bilsland
Runner-up - Scott Goodfellow

West Dunbartonshire and Argyll & Bute

Winner - Sophie Taylor
Runner-up - Aspen Bennet
Highly commended – Alan Meehan

The Mary Williamson Awards 2022