Gina (62) was presented with the John Y Coutts accolade at the Scottish Swimming Awards dinner on Saturday, February 27 in the Carnoustie Golf Hotel.

She was one of over 200 people, representing all aquatic disciplines, who attended the annual event.

She became involved in swimming when her five children started lessons at Cupar Swimming Pool and went on to become heavily involved in teaching the sport to young people.

Gina worked as a PE teacher at Fife Institute in Glenrothes for around 20 years before retiring.

In 2006 she led the Scottish aquatics team to a record-breaking 12 medals in the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne.

And in October she is to be the deputy general team manager for Team Scotland at the Commonwealth Games in Delhi.

Locally she was president of Cupar Swimming Club for three years and remains an active member. She also helps parents teach their children how to swim at the pool on a part-time basis.

Gina has taught swimming in Cupar for many years and is an internal verifier for Scottish Swimming. She has also managed the east district, Scottish youth and national swimming teams.

She said she was delighted to receive the accolade: "It was a big surprise to be presented with the award and it makes people realise the work that is done behind the scenes for the sport. I have enjoyed teaching swimming over the years and working with young people."