Are you ready to celebrate the achievements of amazing young people you know? The Young Scot Awards 2025 is here, shining a spotlight on young people who are making a difference in their communities!
What are the Young Scot Awards?
The Young Scot Awards honour young people aged 11-26 across Scotland who have made an impact in their communities or beyond. Whether they’ve promoted equality, helped their community, or shown leadership in physical activity, this is your chance to recognise their achievements.
How Can You Nominate?
Do you know someone who deserves recognition? Maybe a friend, family member, or classmate who’s gone above and beyond? Nominate them now by selecting one of the award categories below and sharing why they deserve it. You can nominate for as many categories as you like—just submit a separate form for each nomination.
Nominations close on 30 March. Don’t miss out on this chance to make sure a young person’s hard work is recognised!
Award Categories
Nominate an amazing young person in one of the following categories:
- Equality & Diversity – for young people who promote inclusion, challenge discrimination, and help create a fairer society for everyone.
- Sport & Physical Activity (sponsored by sportscotland) – know someone who’s a sports star or dedicated to promoting physical activity? This category is for them!
- Health & Wellbeing – for those making a difference in mental or physical health, supporting wellness, or helping others thrive.
- Community – recognising young people who give back to their community, support neighbours or inspire local change.
- Environment – for young environmental champions who take action for a greener, more sustainable future.
- Entertainment & Culture – a category for those who inspire us through art, music, dance, theatre, or other cultural contributions.
The Awards Ceremony
All nominees will be celebrated at a special awards ceremony held at Platform in Glasgow in June. This event will bring together young changemakers from all over Scotland, where the winners will be announced live!
How to Nominate
- Choose a category from the list above.
- Submit the nomination form with your friend’s details and tell us why they deserve the award.
- Share their story and inspire others!
- Whoever you nominate will then receive an email from us asking for their permission to be contacted by Young Scot
- If they are shortlisted, they might even take you to the ceremony!