We are excited to announce this year’s exceptional Social Enterprise Awards Scotland shortlist, celebrating the incredible work and impact of social enterprises, employees, volunteers and partner organisations driving positive change across the country.
This year saw a record number of applications, highlighting the continued growth, resilience and innovation of Scotland’s social enterprise movement.
Categories and Shortlisted Nominees:
Social Enterprise of the Year – sponsored by Keegan and Pennykid
For a social enterprise that has demonstrated a clear vision, excellence in impact, customer service, and management, plus that little something extra in terms of creativity and innovation.
- BRAG Enterprises
- INCH Architecture + Design
- Kanzen for Life
- Scarf
- The Boardwalk
- UCan – Learn.Work.Live
One to Watch
For a social enterprise that shows early potential and can clearly articulate their future vision, how they are going to achieve it, and how they will drive growth in their business.
- Autistic Knowledge Development CIC
- Change Please – Scotland
- Re_Store Oban
- Shore Psychology
- The Cabrach Distillery CIC
Environmental Social Enterprise – sponsored by Morgan Sindall Construction
For a social enterprise in the green and environmental sectors that can show a clear, evidenced environmental impact.
- ApparelXchange
- Changeworks
- Glasgow Wood
- ILM Highland
- The Highland Weigh
Building Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Justice – sponsored by Glasgow City Council
For a social enterprise that are addressing issues around diversity, inclusion, and equity.
- Highland Blindcraft
- Highland Yoga Collective
- Project Esperanza SCIO
- Proud Futures
- Scarf
Health and Social Care – sponsored by the Health and Social Care Alliance
For a social enterprise in the health and social care sector with excellent vision and strategic direction, clear leadership, evidenced social, environmental, and community impact.
- Highland Yoga Collective
- Include Me 2 Club SCIO
- Lifelink
- South Ayrshire Escape from Homelessness (SeAscape)
- Sunny Cycles
Tech for Good – sponsored by Breeze Digital
For a social enterprise that is using technology to achieve its social impact
- Braw Talent
- Code Division
- DataKirk
- Flosverse Techsphere CIC
- Highland Blindcraft
IDBM Community Wealth Building – sponsored by Balfour Beatty
For an IDBM (Inclusive and Democratic Business Model) – e.g. a social enterprise, development trust, co-operative, employee-owned business, community enterprise – that has made significant impact in their local community.
- BRAG Enteprises
- Buth Bharraigh
- Isle of Skye Renewables Co-operative
- Point and Sandwick Trust
- Scarf
- West Granton Housing Co-operative
Buy Social Scotland Market Builder – sponsored by AtkinsRealis
For a social enterprise, public sector body or private sector organisation that has demonstrably made efforts within its own organisation and remit to create more opportunities to buy from social enterprises.
- Balfour Beatty
- CVS Inverclyde: EPIC Project
- ESES Communities
- Greyfriars Charteris Centre
- McTaggart Construction
Social Enterprise Employee Champion – sponsored by Social Enterprise Academy
This award recognises an individual working in a social enterprise that goes above and beyond to make a difference.
- Donna Cuthbertson, Orkney Dance and Fitness
- Erin Hutton, Scran Academy
- Felice Bretman, Lifelink
- Mark McRitchie, Community Central Hall
Social Enterprise Volunteer Champion – sponsored by Social Enterprise Academy
This award recognises an individual volunteering with a social enterprise that goes above and beyond to make a difference.
- Alison Plummer, St. Mary’s for All
- Ayoub Stitou, Govan Community Project
- Charles Woodward, Bike for Good
- Fiona Chisholm, Make Do and Grow
- Patrick Mills, New Start Highland