A WOMAN from Maybole has been listed as a finalist in the Unsung Hero category for the Sunday Mail Young Scot Awards 2017.

18-year-old, Kayleigh Haggo, has been shortlisted for the award because of her heroic hard work and incredible achievements.

Kayleigh has a form of cerebral palsy and established herself as a sports superstar after winning three golds in the European Paralympic Youth Games. 

She set 13 world records and four national age group records in swimming, race running and club throw sports.

The teenager, who is busy training for the Paralympic games in Tokyo 2020, is an Active Schools volunteer and helps out at her local primary school, providing multi-sports sessions.  

The winners will be announced at a ceremony at the Clyde Auditorium in Glasgow on April, 27.

Louise Macdonald, Chief Executive of Young Scot, said: “This year we received hundreds of outstanding, inspirational stories of young people like Kayleigh in South Ayrshire going above and beyond to improve lives in their communities. 

"Congratulations to all of the incredible finalists, we are so excited to give them the recognition they deserve and celebrate their incredible achievements."

Brendan McGinty, editor of the Sunday Mail, said: "We continue to be impressed by the quality of the nominees and this year they have been exceptional. 

"Congratulations to all the finalists, it’s great to shine a spotlight on all of their incredible work.”