THE CATEGORIES

YOUNG HERO sponsored by The Co-operative Group

This award is for an extraordinary young person who deserves recognition for bravery. Do you know someone who has shown courage and triumphed over adversity?

SPORT sponsored by ARTS sportscotland

Has someone you know inspired others with their sporting achievements at a local, national or even global level? Or spent all their free time coaching? Tell us about them. This is your opportunity to celebrate a young person’s contribution to arts and culture. Are they inspiring and helping others to express themselves or making a difference to their community by sharing their time or creations? If so, we want to hear about them.

HEALTH

For young people involved in supporting others to improve their physical and mental health. They may be providing support in their communities, looking to change policy, working in healthcare or helping charities.

ENTERTAINMENT sponsored by Scottish Citylink

Song, dance, comedy, music – there are so many ways young Scots are entertaining others. This award is not just for the famous but for all the young stars who blow us away with their talent. Let us know who they are.

VOLUNTEERING sponsored by Glasgow 2018 European Championships

Young volunteers selflessly donate their time and energy to help other people. Do you know a young person who deserves recognition for their selfless contributions? If so, enter their name today.

UNSUNG HERO sponsored by Solace Scotland

Do you know a young Scot who goes the extra mile every day but never asks for any recognition or reward? Someone who has overcome difficult circumstances or risen to a challenge? They deserve to be honoured.

ENVIRONMENT sponsored by Scottish Gas

Has a young person set a great example by giving their time and effort to help protect the world for future generations? They could be a Young Scot award winner, so nominate them.

COMMUNITY sponsored by the Scottish Government

This award celebrates the work of a young person who improves the lives of people in a community. Your nominee may have influenced decision-making at local level or made a difference to a community.

ENTERPRISE sponsored by Skills Development Scotland

Has someone shown entrepreneurial flair? Have they helped growth and sustainability in their community? If so, let us know.

DIVERSITY sponsored by Standard Life

The Diversity Award recognises a young person or group of young people working to promote equality, diversity and inclusion. Their efforts will have helped encourage respect, tolerance and understanding across all races, faiths, genders, cultures, communities and identities. Enter them for a Young Scot Award.

EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION sponsored by the University of St Andrews

This award is for a young person who has overcome adversity or disadvantage to excel in their school, college or university. They may have overcome ill health, dealt with being in care, coped with being a carer or will have shown exceptional dedication and enthusiasm. Recognise their excellence by nominating them today.