Welcome to The Proud Scotland Awards™ – where you can nominate to help us find Scotlands most deserving individuals, companies, charities or groups who championing Diversity and Inclusion throughout the country.
The Proud Scotland Awards™ celebrate those who champion diversity and inclusion throughout Scotland by recognising the outstanding work and commitment of individuals and organisations within and supportive of the LGBTQI+ community in Scotland.
The awards honour and encourage all, north to south, who stand up for diversity, equality and inclusion. Over the last five years we have awarded lots of very special people and organisations in recognition of their work and dedication to others. We are delighted to be opening up nominations again for The Proud Scotland Awards 2024 where more will be honoured for all that they do.
Nominations for the 2025 Proud Scotland Awards open the 17th of February. This years categories are below;
This award recognises a member of the LGBTQI+ community who has gone above and beyond for LGBTQI equality.
Derek Bradford John Fraser Baxter Kay McNeil Luke Woolley Tom MacDonaldThis award recognises an individual, or group, which represents, or has taken action to directly impact and support, the LGBTQI+ community in the entertainment industry.
Daz Alexander (Venus Guytrap) Doctor Bonk Garry King Graham Irving Cole Robert and May Miller Shut Up and King!To recognise an ally of the LGBTQI+ community who has gone above and beyond for LGBTQI equality
Darren Campbell Donna McLachlan Elaine Moir Graeme Brown Jane GrantThis award recognises the impact or actions taken to support the LGBTQI+ community by a charity organisation or group initiative.
Haus of Nunsence LGBT Health and Wellbeing LGBT Youth Scotland Queer Breakfast Club Stepping out Stirling PrideThis award recognise a corporate body which has gone above and beyond in supporting the LGBTQI+ community in Scotland.
Shepherd Wedderburn XOKO Bakehouse Hotel Colessio GO RadioTo recognise an LGBTQI+ Network or Equal Rights group which has impacted the organisation which they represent.
Brodies Pride Network In-Fuse @ Scottish Power Jacobs Prism Morgan Stanley EMEA Pride & Ally Network Phoenix Group Vibrant @ Virgin MoneyTo recognise a business with under 500 employees which has gone above and beyond to support their employees who identify as a member of the LGBTQI+ community.
Auchingarrich Wildlife & Adventure Park Caledonian Sleeper Clayton Hotel Liam Alcorn Hair Sean Marshall HairTo recognise a business with 500 or more employees which has gone above and beyond to support their employees who identify as a member of the LGBTQI+ community.
Hays Recruitment McGills Buses Nationwide Building Society PricewaterhouseCoopers ScotrailTo recognise the actions of an individual or group as part of a public body, or the body itself, in support and development of the LGBTQI+ community.
Karla Stevenson Kurtis McToy Lee Cockburn NHSGGC LGBTQ+ Staff Forum Police Scotland Citizens Panel Waverley CareTo recognise an individual, or group/team, that has taken action to directly impact and support the LGBTQI+ community in the field of Sport.
Glasgow Frontrunners Glasgow Queer Adventures Ibrox Pride Kirsty Gilmour Saltire Thistle Yvonne LongwellTo recognise an individual, or group, that has taken action to directly impact and support the LGBTQI+ community in the field of education.
Jon Craig of Glasgow Kelvin College Musselburgh sea Cadets & Royal Marine Cadets The Academy of Professional Celebrants Fife CollegeTo recognise an individual, or group, that has been in a leadership capacity to directly impact the LGBTQI+ community.
Graham Ferguson Sister Babeushka Somewhere for Us Tony McCafferyTo recognise an individual, group or company using its brand, which represents, or has taken action to directly impact and support, the LGBTQI+ community in the field of media, online infulencing or advertising.
Angie Webb Closet Brewing Monumental Marketing Moreish TVThis award is chosen by our esteemed judging panel and recognises an individual or organisation who have devoted their all to champion diversity and inclusion over many years.
This award recognises a thriving bar, club or venue within the community that provides a safe and enjoyable environment together with exceptional customer service.
Kandy Bar and Nightclub The Corset Club The Grant Arms The Waterloo The YardThis award recognises a creative/dramatic art presentation that portrays the message of diversity and inclusion within the LGBTQI+ community.
Duffy Moon Jessies from Dragged Tae Productions Light with a lens NOT SO NICE Theatre Productions Queer Folks' Tales
