Shining a light on Scotland’s youth work heroes (including youth theatre).
The National Youth Work Awards celebrates youth work and the youth workers who make a difference every year in the lives of young people. The last year has continued to be exceptionally challenging for the sector supporting young people post-pandemic and dealing with increasing poverty barriers. The Awards will highlight the life-changing role youth workers play in the lives of young people across the country.
The National Youth Works Awards is now in its 19th year. The audience includes more than 300 practitioners, managers, volunteers and supporters of youth work from many different sectors as well as Scottish Government Ministers, MSPs, civil servants, other figures from public and civic life in Scotland.
Nominations should be made online via the online form: https://www.youthlink.scot/awards/#nomination-form
For any further information or queries you may have about the nomination process, including offline forms, please contact: awards@youthlink.scot
Important Dates
Nominations open – Mon 15 December 2025
Deadline for nominations – Fri 30 January 2026
Shortlisting – February 2026
Judging panels – March 2026
Finalists announced – April 2026
Awards Dinner – 3 June 2026
Save the Date: Mark your calendars for an unforgettable evening of celebration, glamour, and inspiration at the DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow on Wed 3 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.
