PALS NOMINATED FOR EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY HONOUR YOUNG SCOT AWARDS

YOUNG HERO

Sponsored by XSite Braehead aehead This award is for an extraordinary young person or group who deserves special recognition for their bravery. Someone who has shown amazing courage, battled the odds or showed incredible perseverance.

COMMUNITY Sponsored by the Scottish Government

This award celebrates the work accomplished by a young person or group who improves the lives of other people 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 has 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

Sponsored by Arnold Clark

This award recognises a young person or group who works 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 Sponsored by First Bus

Do you know a young person or a group of young people who gives 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 has demonstrated entrepreneurial flair.

YOUNG SCOT OF THE YEAR

Sponsored by Young Scot

The overall winner chosen from the 12 category winners.