Scotland's Champions - Celebrating Scotland's Best

Community Champion

Sponsored by Utilita

This award celebrates an individual or group who have worked tirelessly to improve the lives of people within their local communities. This could be someone who participated in community action, or who has made a huge difference through volunteering or leadership.

Caring Champion

This award welcomes submissions from individuals or teams who are NHS Scotland staff, social care professionals, or staff who work in the independent health and social care sectors.

It will celebrate individuals or teams who have made an outstanding contribution to the care of the people of Scotland. Tell us about the person or team and how their care has improved people's lives and what makes them so special.

Community Project of the Year

Sponsored by The National Lottery Community Fund

At The National Lottery Community Fund we support people and communities to thrive. Last year we helped over 1,500 organisations in Scotland make a life changing difference locally with National Lottery funding.

Do you know a group who was funded by The National Lottery Community Fund that is supporting to you or your community to thrive? Tell us all about it.

Sporting Champion

Who has shown real dedication and determination within the sporting community?

This could be someone who spends their free time training others or a sporting star striving to be the best.

Little Champion

(Under 16 years old)

Sponsored by XSITE

Do you know an extraordinary young person whose achievements, amazing courage or bravery make your heart burst with pride? Has someone you know battled the odds or showed incredible perseverance to save the day?

Military & Emergency Services Champion

We want to know about the beat bobby who goes an extra mile, the fire fighter or paramedic at the heart of a community and the outstanding service person who deserves to be honoured.

Entertainment Champion

When it comes to entertaining, Scotland is world class. From music and comedy to writing and performing we lead the way. Let us know, who you think deserves this title.

Lifetime Achievement Champion

This award goes to someone who has made a contribution of outstanding significance in their field over a number of years.

Scotland’s Champion

Sponsored by Utilita

One winner from the category award winners will be selected by the judging panel to receive the title of Scotland’s Champion.

Making a Difference Award

Sponsored by Specsavers

This award is for an individual or group who has made a difference to somebody’s life or to their local community. The past 15 months have presented many challenges for everybody, but we know that there are people throughout Scotland - unsung heroes - who have gone above and beyond to make a difference to others. It's those little acts of human kindness that can often make the biggest impact.