The Proud Scotland Awards™ is back for its fifth year in 2023.
The Proud Scotland Awards are designed to celebrate the LGBTQI+ community by recognising the outstanding work and commitment of individuals and organisations within and supportive of our community in Scotland.
They honour and encourage all, north to south, who stand up for diversity, equality and inclusion. Over the last two 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 Royal Bank of Scotland Proud Scotland Awards 2021 where more will be honoured for all that they do.
Nominations are now closed and the finalists for the 2023 Proud Scotland Awards are below
This award recognises a thriving bar, club or venue within the community that provides a safe and enjoyable environment together with exceptional customer service.
Katies Bar
Kandy Bar and Nightclub
Katies Bar
OVO Hydro
Planet bar and kitchen
Scotsman Group
Strath Union
Waterloo Bar
To recognise a hospitality venue which is part of or directly shows support for the LGBTQI+ community. This award is directed to those not covered by the venue award such as restaurants and hotels.
Revolver Hotel
Cafe Andaluz
Clayton Hotels
House of Gods
Kafe Kweer
Revolver Hotel
Springboard
Virgin Hotels
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.
J&B Scotch Blend
Casablanca
Glasgpw Clan Ice Hockey
“J&B Scotch Blend”
Laura Cooney
Le Haggis
Lovehansa -rom Lufthansa
To recognise an individual, or group, that has been in a leadership capacity to directly impact the LGBTQI+ community.
Richard Angell
Emma Roddick MSP
SSgt Johanne Mundie
Jordan Daly (TIE)
Luke Mallett (CLIC Sergent)
Nicola Sturgeon MSP
Richard Angell (THT)
To recognise an individual, or group, that has taken action to directly impact and support the LGBTQI+ community in the field of Education.
Fiona Shearer
Judges Commendation
Mearns Castle High School
Ainsley Rogers
Ainsley Rogers
Fiona Shearer
Glasgow Science Centre
Mearns Castle High School
Musselburgh Sea Cadets
University of Glasgow
To recognise an individual, or group/team, that has taken action to directly impact and support the LGBTQI+ community in the field of Sport.
Zander Murray
Judges Commendation
Ross Lockerbie/Glasgow Raptors RUFC
Bruce Mouat
Craig Napier and Lloyd Wilson
Pivot Pole Studio
Pride Youth Games by leap sports”
Ross Lockerbie/Glasgow Raptors RUFC
Zander Murray
To recognise the actions of an individual, group, or the organisation which provides an exceptional professional service to the LGBTQI+ community.
Gordon Hodge
Brawsome Bagels
Gary Jamieson
Gordon Hodge
OutBritain
Steven Grant
Tony Basra
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.
Councillor John Stuart
Andrew Wylie
Jaime Prada
Councillor John Stuart
National Theatre of Scotland
ROAM
Stephanie Ireland
To 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.
Arnold Clark
Aldi UK
Aegon
Arnold Clark
BT
Scottish Government
Tesco Bank
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.
Lanarkshire Carers
August 21
Lanarkshire Carers
LGBT Health and Wellbeing
National Museum of Scotland
THT Scotland
Urban Retreat
To recognise an LGBTQI+ Network or Equal Rights group which has impacted the organisation which they represent.
Vibrant @ Virgin Money
BP Pride
Glamazon
LGBTQ+ at Sky
Morgan Stanley – Glasgow Pride & Ally Network
Vibrant @ Virgin Money
Zurich Pride
To recognise a corporate body which has gone above and beyond in supporting the LGBTQI+ community.
OVO Energy
Absolut Vodka
Barclays Bank
HSBC UK
Molson Coors
OVO Energy
Virgin Radio
To recognise the impact or actions taken to support the LGBTQI+ community.
Four Pillars
Judges Commendation
LGBT Youth Scotland
Albert Kennedy Trust
Bearscots
Four Pillars
Hibernian FC and Hibees Pride
Leathermen Scotland
LGBT Youth Scotland
To recognise an ally of the LGBTQI+ community who has gone above and beyond for LGBTQI equality
Rangers Charity Foundation
Christeen MacMurdie
Karyn Hamilton
Liam Stevenson
Phil Reavey
Rangers Charity Foundation
Transylvania Shop and Coffee
To recognise an individual, or company, which represents, or has taken action to directly impact and support people from the LGBTQI+ community in traveling
Virgin Atlantic
Judges Commendation
Oban Lesbian Weekend
Avanti Trains
Barrhead Travel Agents
Enterprise Rent a Car
First Bus Group
Oban Lesbian Weekend
“Virgin Atlantic
(Edinburgh Airport Hub)”
To recognise someone with a media focus who has influenced and enhanced LGBTQ+ life and community
Graham Norton
Disney and HRH King Charles III
Graham Norton
Jake Shears
Joe Lycett
Heart Stopper
Outlander Productions
To recognise an individual, or group, which represents, or has taken action to directly impact and support, the LGBTQI+ community in their performances
Allan Jay
Judges Commendation
Aida H Dee
Aida H Dee
Allan Jay
Cherry West
Cilla Slack
Craig Eddie
Elliott Simpson and The Diversity Quota
To recognise a member of the LGBTQI+ community who has gone above and beyond for LGBTQI equality
Billy Thomson
Billy Thomson
Cheri Treiffel
David Carlyle
Deejay Bullock
Ruth McGill
Seth Cameron-Crichton
Paul O’Grady joint award with Stefan Grygelko
Bruce Mouat
