2021 AWARD A CATEGORIES

YOUNG HERO

This award is for an extraordinary young person p or group who deserves special recognition re for their bravery. Someone who has h shown amazing courage, battled the odds or showed incredible perseverance to save the day.

COMMUNITY

This award celebrates the work accomplished by a young person or group g that improves the lives of other people p within a community.

VOLUNTEERING

This award recognises young volunteers across Scotland who selflessly donate their time and energy free of charge to help other people.

UNSUNG HERO

sponsored by Solace Scotland

Do you know a young Scot or group who goes the extra mile but never asks for any recognition or reward? This award is for someone who has overcome difficult personal circumstances or risen to a challenge.

ENHANCING EDUCATION sponsored by

Skills Development Scotland

This award is for a young person or group who have truly influenced education in their community either by providing access and opportunities for others or by influencing change in education for their communities.

SPORT

sponsored by sportscotland

Across Scotland, young people – through their efforts and determination – are achieving extraordinary things in grassroots sport. This award celebrates sporting stars of the future.

HEALTH AND WELLBEING

This award is for young people who are involved in supporting and inspiring others to improve their physical and mental health, are looking to change policy or services or are involved in health charities.

EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY

This award recognises a young person or group who are working tirelessly to promote equality, diversity and inclusion or challenge prejudice and discrimination against age, race, gender, cultures and identity.

ARTS

This is your opportunity to celebrate a young person’s contribution to arts and culture in Scotland. Are they inspiring others to express themselves through arts or making a difference to their local community?

ENTERTAINMENT

There are so many ways to entertain – this award is not just for the famous but for the stars in our midst who entertain us every day.

ENVIRONMENT

Do you know a young person or a group of young people who give their time and effort to help protect the world for future generations? This award is for them.

ENTERPRISE

This award is for a young person or a business run by young people who have demonstrated entrepreneurial flair.

INTERNATIONAL AWARD

sponsored by The British Council

This award is for a young person or a group of young people who work hard to develop and maintain international cultural and educational links.

YOUNG SCOT OF THE YEAR

sponsored by Young Scot

The overall winner chosen from the 13 category winners.