The Sunday Mail Young Scot Awards are back for another year to celebrate the fantastic achievements of young people across Scotland. The awards provide recognition to young people who have made a real difference both locally and nationally.
The results will be announced in April 2022 at a ceremony in Edinburgh.
What is Young Scot?
Young Scot is a national youth citizenship and information charity for 11-26 year-olds in Scotland. Supported by the Scottish Government, Young Scot offers young people advice, information, ideas and opportunities as they grow up.
The Young Scot National Entitlement Card provides access to various benefits, opportunities and discounts and also displays the PASS (Proof of Age Standards Scheme) logo. Young Scot National Entitlement Cards are issued by Local Authorities across Scotland.
To find out more about Young Scot please visit their website.
What are the Young Scot Awards 2022?
The Sunday Mail Young Scot Awards is Scotland’s biggest celebration of young people and shine a spotlight on the outstanding contribution of those aged 11-26, who have made a real difference to the lives of others. From hundreds of entries, three finalists will be chosen in each of the categories.
Categories include Young Hero, Community, Volunteering, Unsung Hero, Enhancing Education, Sport, Health and Wellbeing, Equality and Diversity, The Arts, Entertainment, Environment, Enterprise, International and Young Scot of the Year 2022.
Young Scot is urging people to nominate before the deadline closes on 13 February 2021. So if you know a young person who has done some pretty amazing stuff now is the time to nominate them for an award.