Celebrate Scotland’s best at the only national awards for young people
Nominations open for the Young Scot Awards 2025
The stage is set for an unforgettable celebration as the Young Scot Awards returns to the iconic Platform venue in Glasgow to honour the remarkable achievements of Scotland's young people.
Capital FM DJ Katy J will present the 2025 Awards ceremony.
Since its inception in 2006, the awards have been Scotland's only national event dedicated to recognising the extraordinary efforts of 11 to 26-year-olds making a difference in their communities and beyond.
Nominations are now open, and Young Scot is calling on people across Scotland to highlight the triumphs of young people by shining a light on their invaluable contributions to areas such as the environment, their communities and Scotland’s sport & physical activity scene.
The winners will be unveiled in June 2025, during an energy-packed event sponsored by sportscotland and hosted by Capital FM DJ Katy J, where they will join a prestigious list of past recipients including former footballer turned elite gamer Kelsie Grieg, comedian Paul Black and actor Martin Compston.
Crowned Young Scot of the Year 2023, Molly Turnbull from Freuchie, Fife was awarded the overall prize for her dedication to supporting other young people to overcome adversity and for fundraising for The Polar Academy – a charity that changed her life.
She said:
Winning at the Young Scot Awards was an unbelievable confidence boost for me—I could hardly believe it! The Polar Academy helped me grow into a stronger, more confident person, and being named Young Scot of the Year reinforced that and made me truly proud of what I’ve achieved.
“If you know a young person who deserves recognition, I encourage you to take a moment to fill in a quick form. It’s such an amazing feeling to have your efforts acknowledged and there are thousands of deserving young people out there – nominate them now!
The Young Scot Awards are made possible thanks to the generous support of its sponsors, including sportscotland.
Chief Executive of sportscotland, Forbes Dunlop, said:
As the national agency of sport, we are continuing to champion Scotland’s young people and support their efforts to create a positive impact in their communities through sport and physical activity. Working in partnership with Young Scot on initiatives like the Young People’s Sport Panel, we aim to empower young people to advocate for better access and opportunities in sport, ensuring that everyone can benefit from physical activity.
Our sponsorship of the Young Scot Awards reflects our commitment to celebrating the incredible achievements of young people. These awards highlight the passion, determination and leadership that inspire positive change and encourage others to take part in sport.