National Youth Work Awards 2026

Shining a light on Scotland’s youth work heroes!

Nominations are now open for this year’s National Youth Work Awards!

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 3rd June 2026. 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.

Download the 2026 nomination guidance and form

Nomination Guidance
(PDF, 7 MB)
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Nomination Form
(DOCX, 645 KB)
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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 2025.

Submit your nominations!

To submit your nomination form, or if you have any questions about the nominations process and this year’s awards, please contact us on awards@youthlink.scot.