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 are now open for the 2024 Proud Scotland Awards. This years categories are below;
This award recognises a member of the LGBTQI+ community who has gone above and beyond for LGBTQI equality.
Annmarie Kelly
Gary King
Jon Craig
Lisa Schmitz
Mackenzie Assuncao
Olivia Lee (Celebratewithpride)
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.
Cherry west (Sam Carlin)
Christopher Ewans-Nicoll aka Mrs C
Daz Alexander/Venus Guytrap
Lee Cammy (Cameron)
Rainbow Ukes/Sarah Farren
The Diversity Quota (Elliott Simpson)
To recognise an ally of the LGBTQI+ community who has gone above and beyond for LGBTQI equality
Donna McLachlan
Rachel Moir
Sid Ozalid
Station House Media Unit SHMUFM
Valkyrie Tattoo Studio
This award recognises the impact or actions taken to support the LGBTQI+ community by a charity organisation or group initiative.
Parklands Care Homes
Pride in Moray
Pride Outside
The Hive LGBT+ Centre
Waverley Care
This award recognise a corporate body which has gone above and beyond in supporting the LGBTQI+ community in Scotland.
Caitlin King
Dreadnought Pub in Leith, Edinburgh (Roisin Therise)
Enterprise Mobility
Hotel Colessio
HSBC UK
To recognise an LGBTQI+ Network or Equal Rights group which has impacted the organisation which they represent.
Glamazon
Jacobs Prism
Morgan Stanley Glasgow Pride & Ally Network
Skyscanner’s RISE PROUD DEI Champions Network
Vibrant @ Virgin Money
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.
Garry Mullen (Roaming Quiz Man)
Helensburgh Soapy Suds
Kafe Kweer
Road Runner Discos
The Crumbleologist
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.
First Bus Scotland
Merck
Phoenix Group
ScottishPower
Shine Scotland @ PwC
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.
Academy of professional celebrants – Stuart Logan
Edinburgh Napier University
Mitchell’s funeral directors ltd
Musselburgh Sea Cadets & Royal Marines Cadets
To recognise an individual, or group/team, that has taken action to directly impact and support the LGBTQI+ community in the field of Sport.
Cathkin Blazes (CBCFC)
Edinburgh Cruveballs – (Jonathan Macbride-young )
Gender Goals FC
Hibees Pride
Trans Active
To recognise an individual, or group, that has taken action to directly impact and support the LGBTQI+ community in the field of education.
Inverness Royal Academy
Leigh Anderson & Mark Steenson
Louise Shields
Queen Anne High School
Scott Whitefield
To recognise an individual, or group, that has been in a leadership capacity to directly impact the LGBTQI+ community.
Dr Rebecca Crowther
Jordy Joans
Kyle Graham
Mark Kelvin, CEO LGBT Health and Wellbeing
Seth Cameron Crichton
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.
Lavender Menace Archive – Sigrid Nielsen & Bob Orr
LGBT Youth Scotland – Unseen Unheard project
Moreish TV
Sister Alaska Lott
Terrence Higgins Trust Scotland
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.
Kandy Bar & Nightclub Dundee
Katies bar Glasgow
Planet Bar & Kitchen Edinburgh
The Waterloo Bar, Glasgow
Transylvania Café
This award recognises a creative/dramatic art presentation that portrays the message of diversity and inclusion within the LGBTQI+ community.
Dillon Colthart/Devine Tension
Ewan McPherson
Gillian MacDonald (Gillie Jean King)
Janes Hurrel (DILF UK)
Small Town Boys – Shaper/Caper
