YOUNG SCOT 2023
YOUNG HERO Sponsored by XSite Braehead
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
This award celebrates the work accomplished by a young person or group that improves the lives of other people within a community.
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, risen to a challenge or donated their own time to help others.
ENHANCING EDUCATION
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 Sponsored by Arnold Clark
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 Sponsored by
SSE Energy Solutions
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.