Your chance to celebrate country’s health heroes

across health and social care in Scotland has demonstrated their incredible resilience, compassion and skills in dealing with the pandemic — and they still do, day in and day out, often at personal cost.

“We continue to be able to make a difference to people’s lives thanks to our dedicated staff, working across the NHS, partners in health and social care, voluntary organisations and more.

“Every achievement and success over the past 72 years wouldn’t have happened without their hard work and commitment, and I’d like to thank them for the continued dedication.

“The Scottish Health Awards recognises both the outstanding contribution of frontline health and social care workers but also shines a light on those who work hard behind the scenes in support roles to ensure Scotland has the highest standard of health and care services,” added the cabinet secretary.

“Over many weeks, people across Scotland have shown their appreciation for our NHS and social care staff. The Scottish Health Awards provide another opportunity to do just that. Please take the time to nominate someone who deserves to be recognised across the 16 award categories for this year.”

We want to hear about the people who you believe have worked tirelessly and have gone above and beyond to provide the very best care for the people of Scotland in their greatest time of need.

This year, we want to take the opportunity to recognise the extraordinary work of NHS Scotland staff, social care staff and carers in responding to the Coronavirus pandemic so we have introduced a special award — the People’s Choice Award!

While we expect that COVID-19 will feature across the majority of the award categories this year, the

People’s Choice Award will specifically recognise our individuals and teams who have responded so magnificently to the challenge of caring for people during the pandemic, while at the same time maintaining a range of essential services and continuing to provide essential care.

The People’s Choice Award will be put to a public vote after nominations close on September 30.

We’ll announce the finalists in the other categories on November 11 and all winners — including the winner of the People’s Choice Award — will be announced on December 9 at the virtual ceremony which can be viewed online.