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.
This award recognises an individual, or group, which represents, or has taken action to directly impact and support, the LGBTQI+ community in the entertainment industry.
To recognise an ally of the LGBTQI+ community who has gone above and beyond for LGBTQI equality
This award recognises the impact or actions taken to support the LGBTQI+ community by a charity organisation or group initiative.
To recognise an LGBTQI+ Network or Equal Rights group which has impacted the organisation which they represent.
To 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.
To 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.
To recognise an individual, or group/team, that has taken action to directly impact and support the LGBTQI+ community in the field of Sport.
To recognise an individual, or group, that has taken action to directly impact and support the LGBTQI+ community in the field of education.
To recognise an individual, or group, that has been in a leadership capacity to directly impact the LGBTQI+ community.
To 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.
This 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.
This award recognises a creative/dramatic art presentation that portrays the message of diversity and inclusion within the LGBTQI+ community.
