YOUNG SCOT AW AWARDS

CATEGORIES 2020

VOLUNTEERING

Recognises young volunteers across Scotland, who selflessly donate their time and energy to help others.

UNSUNG HERO

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

EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION

A young person who has overcome adversity or disadvantage to excel at school, college or university, and shown exceptional dedication and enthusiasm despite their challenges.

ENHANCING EDUCATION

Sponsored by Skills Development Scotland. 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.

SPORTING

Sponsored by sportscotland SPORTING Young Scots, through their effort and determination, are achieving extra-ordinary things in grassroots sport. This award celebrates sporting stars of the future.

HEALTH AND WELLBEING

Sponsored by Active Scotland. This award is for young people involved in supporting and inspiring others to improve their physical and mental health, change policy or services, or involved in health charities.

EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY

Sponsored by South Lanarkshire College A young person or group who are working tirelessly to promote equality, diversity and inclusion, or to challenge prejudice and discrimination on grounds of age, race, gender, culture or identity.

THE ARTS

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 community?

ENTERTAINMENT

Sponsored by Stagecoach, and not just for the famous, but for the young 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 business run by young people who have shown entrepreneurial flair.

COMMUNITY

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

YOUNG HERO

For an extraordinary young person or group who deserves special recognition for bravery. Someone who has shown amazing courage, battled the odds or showed incredible perseverance to save the day.