Mrs Elizabeth Hamilton MBE

Mrs Elizabeth Hamilton, known as Betty to everyone who knows her has been awarded an MBE by the Queen. Betty received the award for her outstanding volunteer work she does in Ballygowan Community particularly with the senior citizens.

Betty was congratulated by friends and family at a night in the Village Hall, Ballygowan on 17th of June 2009. A speech was given by Betty where she thanked everyone who supported her, also a speech was given by Alderman Robert Gibson, Community Association Vice-chairman Peter Wilson and by Betty's brother Tom. All said how Betty thoroughly deserved this award and Peter outlined that Betty had been instrumental in having Ballygowan Village Hall built and starting Ballygowan Playgroup and the Senior Citizens Friday Club.

Betty will meet the queen in four months time to receive her award. I am sure you will agree she is a great asset to Ballygowan and join us in congratulating her if you see her about the village.


Betty and husband Andy Hamilton	Friends and family turn out to congratulate Betty		Betty's family come to support her

Members of the Senior Citizens Friday Club		Friends and family including Councilor Robert Gibson.	Friends and family including Ballygowan's Community Association Vice-Chairman Peter Wilson

Betty's family including brother Tom	Betty's brother Tom congratulates her	Councillor Gibson talks about Betty's contributions to the community	Betty and Peter Wilson
Betty's family from Canada