The Social Enterprise Awards Scotland are back for 2024, celebrating the incredible work and impact of social enterprises across the country.
While our social enterprise categories are now closed for entries, we are excited to announce the launch of a new award: the IDBM Impact Award. This award recognises and celebrates the outstanding achievements of Inclusive and Democratic Business Models (IDBMs) in Scotland, with a particular focus on co-operatives and employee-owned businesses.
The IDBM Impact Award was introduced during the launch of the “Developing Scotland’s Economy: Increasing the Role of Inclusive and Democratic Business Models” report on 3 September, 2024. Published by an independent review body, this report offers insights and guidance on expanding the presence of IDBMs across Scotland.
IDBMs play a crucial role in building economic democracy and by integrating IDBMs into the Social Enterprise Awards Scotland, we hope to not only increase visibility but also support the promotion and growth of these vital enterprises across the country.
Applications for the IDBM Impact Award close at 10am on Monday 7 October. If you’d like to enter, please start your application below.
The Social Enterprise Awards Scotland celebrate the incredible work and impact of social enterprises, employees, volunteers, and organisations support our sector across Scotland. They are an opportunity to showcase the very best of the sector, highlighting the vital role social enterprises have in supporting communities, building places, and making a positive impact on our environment and wellbeing.
There are 10 categories at the 2024 awards, which reflect the vibrancy and diversity of our sector. These include Social Enterprise of the Year; One to Watch; Environmental Social Enterprise; Building Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Justice; Health and Social Care; Tech for Good; ‘Buy Social’ – Market Builder; Social Enterprise Employee; Social Enterprise Volunteer Champion; and the IDBM Impact Award.
Please note, applications are closed for all categories apart from the IDBM Impact Award which was announced to coincide with the launch of the IDBM report in September 2024. If you’d like to apply for the IDBM Impact Award, please start your application and submit before 10am on Monday 7 October.
Take part in the conversation online by using the hashtag #SocEntScotAwards24. Share your stories of impact and help us build on this experience for the social enterprise sector moving forwards.