AUCHENHARVIE Academy Library’s Modern Apprentice Sophie Donald has been shortlisted for North Ayrshire Apprentice of the Year.

Sophie has proved a popular member of staff, becoming involved in many school activities at both at Auchenharvie and Ardrossan Academies.

Sophie has a passion for art and she has enthusiastically used her creative skills to create displays and design and sell bookmarks in aid of charity while also promoting literacy.

Her artistic talents were also appreciated by Garnock Valley Family History Group who were delighted with theher No Man’s Land poster for their recent exhibition.

The other shortlisted apprentices at Friday’s awards are Megan Syme, who works in Kilwinning Academy kitchens, Liam Faulds, from Greenwood Conference Centre, and Jamie Kilpatrick from the catering team at St Matthew’s Academy.