An Aberdeenshire Council learning technology officer has been shortlisted for primary educator of the year in the Scotland Women in Technology Awards 2017.

The awards celebrate women, and the companies and networks around them, who are achieving success in the technology industry in Scotland.

They also reward the success of those in education who drive grassroots initiatives and grow the technology talent pipeline for Scotland.

Susan Sey from Huntly has been recognised as a tireless advocate for the use of digital technology in learning and teaching.

She also played a central role in launching the council's Games Con Awards for pupils across Aberdeenshire this year and is at the forefront of Digital Leaders programmes developed for both pupils and teachers across the council area.

Aberdeenshire Council education and children's services committee chairwoman Gillian Owen said: "This brings well-deserved recognition for Susan who has a real passion for ensuring technology is available to every learner across Aberdeenshire, no matter what age, stage or ability."

Ms Sey said: "It's wonderful to be recognised in this way.

"I put in a lot of work and effort to promote the positive benefits of the use of digital tools in learning and teaching to prepare young learners for life and work in this ever-changing, globally-connected world."

The winner will be announced at the awards ceremony on October 26.