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# Nominations open for 2026 Proud Scotland Awards as search begins for nation’s LGBTQ+ heroes
- URL: https://www.scenemag.co.uk/nominations-open-for-2026-proud-scotland-awards-as-search-begins-for-nations-lgbtq-heroes/
- Published: 2026-02-18T10:57:51.000Z
- Updated: 2026-02-18T10:57:51.000Z
- Author: Graham Robson
- Tags: UK

**Scotland** has been called to action today as nominations officially open for the **2026 Proud Scotland Awards**, the annual celebration recognising the individuals, organisations and allies making an outstanding contribution to LGBTQ+ equality and inclusion.

From **Wednesday, 18 February,** people across the country are invited to nominate the community champions, grassroots volunteers, inspirational leaders, performers and inclusive employers who have helped shape a fairer and safer Scotland for LGBTQ+ people.

This year’s ceremony will take place in **Glasgow** on **Saturday, 30 May**, bringing together changemakers from every corner of Scotland for a powerful night of celebration and recognition. Organisers say they want nominations to reflect the true breadth of LGBTQ+ life across the nation, spanning local projects, national campaigns and everything in between.

The awards feature a wide range of categories, including the C**ommunity Champion Award**, **Community Ally Award**, **Charity or Group Initiative Award**, **Performer or Entertainer Award**, **Creative Arts Award**, **Sports and Recreation Award**, **Venue Award**, **Corporate Ally Award**, **Corporate Network Group Award**, **Small Employer Award** for organisations with fewer than 500 employees, **Large Employer Award**, **Outstanding Contribution Award**, **Rising Star Award**, **Volunteer of the Year Award**, **LGBTQ+ Role Model Award**, **Health and Wellbeing Award**, **Education and Awareness Award** and the **Media and Visibility Award**.

The Proud Scotland Awards aim to shine a spotlight on those helping to build a Scotland where LGBTQ+ people can live openly, safely and proudly, whether through community support, creative expression, workplace inclusion or public advocacy.

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Nominations are free and can be submitted [HERE](http://proudscotlandawards.com/category/2025/?ref=scenemag.co.uk)