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Fisher Foundation Young Driver Award for 2008 Announced!

Posted: November 9, 2007 12:08 PM - 1757 Hits

The 6th annual recipient of the Fisher Foundation Young Driver Safety Award has been announced, the winner this year is Martin McCormack from Draperstown. The Fisher Foundation award is valued at £7,500 and is a real boost for the coming year for Martin and comes as an excellent early birthday present for young driver who turns 22 next week.

Posted: November 9, 2007 12:08 PM

Martin clearly has a lot of potential, with his efforts and performances over the last twelve months especially in the historic rally events. The award was presented by Gladys Fisher at the Tarmac Rally Organisers Association Championship Awards in Belfast.

‘We are delighted to present Martin with the Fisher Foundation Young Driver Award, he has great ability, this combined with his enthusiasm and plans for next year really impressed the trustees outlined Ivan Fisher from the Fisher Foundation.

‘‘Once again it was a very difficult decision, we were tremendously impressed with the quality and interest from the candidates short listed for the award’’, explained Austin Frazer Chairman of the interview panel, “ Martins commitment, his plans for 2008, and the energy he brings was a winning combination’’.

The Young Driver Safety Award is valued at over £7,500 and covers travel costs, accommodation and training costs for Martin.

Martin was overjoyed to hear he had been successful ’’I feel extremely honoured that the Fisher Foundation has awarded me the Young Driver Award, to be presented with this award means a great deal and will help me immensely as I prepare for 2008’’

This announcement brings to over £160,000 the figure awarded by the Fisher Foundation since it was established six years ago. Awards have been made in two areas – motor sport safety initiatives and voluntary work overseas.

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