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.
This award recognises an individual who is both dynamic and stands out in their particular field while making a significant contribution to the LGBTQ+ community.
Darren Glasgow
David Paisley
Kerry Hindley
Phil Dexter
Thomas Anderson-Thatcher
This award recognises an entertainer (individual or group) in any field of entertainment who has best promoted the community in an exciting style.
Allan Jay
Annie Wallace
David Carlyle
Gladys Alcock
Graham Irving Cole
Lawrence Chaney
Robert and May Miller
This award recognises an individual who is both dynamic and stands out in their particular field while making a significant contribution to the LGBTQ+ community as an ally.
Christeen MacMurdie
Deborah Mullen
Dionne Martin
Margaret Gallagher
Louise Bailey
This award recognises excellence in any sport, or outstanding leadership in the encouragement of sport inclusion for the LGBTQ+ community.
Aberdeen taxiali
Bruce Mouat
Glasgow Frontrunners
Jordan McGhee
Luca Kahninen
This award recognises any individual, team or organisation within the public sector, emergency services or armed forces who has made an exceptional contribution over the last year to the LGBT communities.
Ciaran Sinclair
Claire Duffy
NHS Scotland
Nicola Welsh
SSgt Johanne Mundie
Education is the key to reducing bigotry in Scotland and as a nation we should be thankful to the work of teachers, educational establishments and all who work in the sector. Can you help us find someone who has played a role in helping to support the LGBT+ community by breaking down barriers – or maybe it is a school, college, university or apprentice scheme which has gone that extra mile to implementing an inclusive learning environment. Help us celebrate the amazing work that has happened by nominating your star now.
Gary Graham
Jacqui Forbes
John Naples-Campbell
Russell T Davies
Sarah Ross
Third sector groups are the life blood of our community organisations and work so hard to help so many with often little income. Let’s look across Scotland at the groups fighting hard to enact change and support for us and ensure that they are recognised.
Alan Stewart
Eastend Empowering Stars
Edinburgh Queer Collective
Olly Alexander and Sir Elton John’s performance at the Brit Awards in partnership with the EJAF
Terrence Higgins Trust Scotland
West Lothian Pride
This is your chance to ensure that we get to hear about the work that your LGBTQ+ network at your work is doing to support and raise issues in the workplace.
LGBTQ+ @ Sky
OVO Energy Pride In Ourselves
Pride of ScotRail
Scottish LGBTI Police Association
True Colours (first direct)
This award is to honour an organisation or company who has demonstrated positivity, loyalty and support to LGBTQ+ customers.
Booking.com
Channel 4
Heineken
Strathearn Tea
Virgin Money
Zurich Insurance
This award is where we can thank someone or even a team who has gone beyond to ensure that members of the LGBT communities have received outstanding service from a professional services provider.
Colin Cooper Photography
Garry Bernstein, Tech Scotland
Jamie Kerr, Burness Paull
Mitchells funeral directors
Natalie Devlin
This award recognises any retail business that has developed a powerful appeal to member of the community, delivering a highly skilled service.
AEW All Elite Wrestling – Pride Merchandise Fundraising
Big Dog
Light house
Olly Alexander and Sir Elton John’s performance at the Brit Awards in partnership with the EJAF
TUI
Virgin Radio Pride Network
Volkswagen – EURO 2020 Rainbow Rebrand
This award recognises any hospitality business that invests in its approach to both its customers and staff within the community.
Cranside Kitchen, Glasgow
Kimpton Hotels Glasgow Blythwood Sq and Edinburgh Charlotte St
Siberia Vodka Bar & Hotel, Aberdeen
SSE Hydro, Glasgow
Tinderbox Princes Square, Glasgow
The Butterfly Lounge, Glasgow
This award recognises a thriving bar, club or venue within the community that provides a safe and enjoyable environment together with exceptional customer service.
AXM, Glasgow
CC Blooms, Edinburgh
Delmonica’s, Glasgow
Gunsmiths, Inverness
Habana, Edinburgh
Kandy, Dundee
Klozet, Dundee
Planet Bar and Kitchen, Edinburgh
Salty Dog, Dundee
Waterloo, Glasgow
This award recognises an individual from any political party who has used their office to actively support and advance the cause of LGBTQ+ people or are a member of the community who have demonstrated Political Leadership in a campaign.
Rt Hon David Mundell MP
Joe Fitzpatrick MSP
Karen Adam MSP
Councillor Kenneth Duffy
Patrick Harvey MSP
Russell T Davis
This award recognises a group, company or individual who has accurately and truthfully supported challenges and advancement of the LGBT community in print, online, broadcast or performance.
AEW All Elite Wrestling
Bare Productions
It’s a Sin by Red Productions, Channel 4, HBO
Scene Alba
Virgin Radio
This award recognises any employer who has led the way in creating a culture conducive to happiness and security within the workplace.
Joseph Thabo Maluleke
Kroma
Narisse Hollington
The Street
Unify Salon
This award recognises any employer who has led the way in creating a culture conducive to happiness and security within the workplace.
City Fibre
Quarriers
ScotRail
Sky UK
Virgin Media
Virgin Money
