National Youth Work Awards 2025

Shining a light on Scotland’s youth work heroes! Nominations for this year’s National Youth Work Awards are open until 10th January.

Nominate a Youth Work Hero

The 2025 National Youth Work Awards are open for nominations! This is your chance to recognise and celebrate the youth workers, projects and youth work organisations transforming young lives across Scotland. From innovative initiatives to inspiring mentors, we want to hear about the impactful work making a difference for Scotland’s young people

Know someone who deserves recognition for improving the lives of young people? Whether they’re a dedicated youth worker, an outstanding young leader, or part of an extraordinary project, now’s the time to nominate them for the recognition they deserve. Let’s celebrate those who are paving the way for Scotland’s future.

How to Nominate

Nominating is simple! Use our nomination form below to tell us all about the individual, project, or organisation you believe deserves to be recognised in 2025. Don’t miss the deadline on 10th January 2025 to ensure your nominee is considered! Use our Nomination Guidance to give your nomination the best chance of being shortlisted.

Spread the Word

Nominations are open until 10th January and we want to hear as many inspirational stories as possible for this year’s Awards – this is where you come in! Download our Comms Pack and take to socials to encourage colleagues, young people and local changemakers to get involved by making their nominations.

Important Dates

Save the Date

Mark your calendars for an unforgettable evening of celebration, glamour, and inspiration at the DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow on Wednesday 11th June 2025. This year’s Awards Dinner will be an inspiring gathering of Scotland’s youth work champions, a night filled with stories of dedication, resilience, and positive change.

Nomination Form

Time to give that special youth worker, project or volunteer the recognition they deserve! Use this online form to submit your nomination, and remember you can use the button at the bottom of this form to save and continue later. You'll simply be given a link to jump back in when you're ready.

Good luck!

Please select what category your nomination is for. Nominators are restricted to one category per nomination.

Contact Details

Details of Nominee

Nomination Details

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If the nomination is being submitted by a youth worker, manager or adult volunteer, please include a supporting statement from a young person who is engaged in this youth work opportunity. If the nomination is being submitted by a young person, please include a supporting statement from a youth worker, manager, adult volunteer who is familiar with this youth work opportunity.
Click or drag files to this area to upload. You can upload up to 5 files.
Please upload a high-quality image of the individual or project you are nominating. Feel free to add up to 5 images (.png or .jpg format) that we can use for promotional purposes. Please note maximum file size is 50mb.
Click or drag files to this area to upload. You can upload up to 5 files.
Please upload any additional supporting documents if required. Please limit the number of uploads to 5 documents. Please note maximum file size is 50mb. (Accepted file types: .png, .gif, .jpg, .doc, .xls, .ppt, .pdf, .wav, .mp3, .mp4, .mpg, .mov, .wmv)

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Meet Last Year's Winners

From digital wizardry to groundbreaking mental health initiatives, meet our our winners as we celebrated the best of youth work in 2024.

Need more info?

Our Information & Events Officer Susan Symington is on hand to answer any questions you might have about bookings and how to get involved.