Janet has led the management Board since 2014 and overseen the transformation of the Association.

Vice-chair Lorne Campbell was elected as the Association’s new chairperson and Hugh Carr elected to the position of vice-chair. Existing office-bearer Nick Allan remains the convenor of the audit committee.

Paying tribute to Janet Allan, Lorne Campbell said: “Janet has been a driving force in the improvements made to the Association over the last few years. The management Board and Staff are hugely grateful for her hard work and dedication in strengthening the Association, particularly its governance.”

Association director, Jim Munro, added: “Janet has been hugely influential in creating a strong dynamic organisation that will continue to flourish thanks to her hard work.”