Celebrating Social Impact: Social Enterprise Awards Scotland 2024 shortlist announced
The shortlist for the 2024 Social Enterprise Awards Scotland has been announced, recognising some of the country’s most pioneering social enterprises.
Organised by Social Enterprise Scotland, the Awards celebrate the incredible work and impact of social enterprises across Scotland. They showcase the very best of the sector and highlight the vital role social enterprises – businesses that reinvest their profits into social or environmental causes – have in supporting communities, building places, and making a positive impact on our environment and wellbeing.
The shortlisted nominees, selected across nine categories, represent the best of Scotland’s thriving social enterprise sector. The categories 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 Champion; and Social Enterprise Volunteer Champion.
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.
- CEIS
- Community Food Initiatives North East (CFINE)
- Isle of Gigha Heritage Trust
- New Start Highland
- Simon Community Scotland
One to Watch (sponsored by Bold Studio)
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.
- Cake or Dice
- Courtyard Pantry
- Pride Outside
- Sunny Cycles
- The Highland Weigh
Environmental Social Enterprise (sponsored by Highlands and Islands Enterprise, Scottish Enterprise and South of Scotland Enterprise)
For a social enterprise in the green and environmental sectors that can show a clear, evidenced environmental impact.
- ACT (Argyll and the Isles Coast and Countryside Trust)
- Eco Drama
- Four Square
- Stitch the Gap
- The Edinburgh Remakery
Building Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Justice (sponsored by Social Investment Scotland)
For a social enterprise that are addressing issues around diversity, inclusion, and equity.
- Community Renewal Trust – Rom Romeha
- Govan Community Project
- Passion 4 Social
- Pride Outside
- Positive Steps Partnership
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.
- Care Opinion CIC (Scotland)
- Media Education
- Simon Community Scotland
- The Haven in Stonehaven
- The Health and Wellness Hub
Tech for Good (sponsored by Breeze Digital)
For a social enterprise that is using technology to achieve its social impact.
- Braw Talent
- Care Opinion CIC (Scotland)
- MHScot Workplace Wellbeing
- Showcase the Street
- Studio FV
Buy Social Market Builder (sponsored by Morrison Construction)
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
- Challenges Worldwide
- Scottish Borders Social Enterprise Chamber
- School for Social Entrepreneurs Scotland
- Social Investment Scotland
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.
- Ally Graham, Beechbrae
- Nausheen Karim, Dundee International Womens Centre
- Nicola Pollock, MorphFit Gentle Movement Project
- Victoria Pearce, Community Enterprise
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.
- Dalvina Kerr, Edinburgh Community Yoga
- Ray Murrell, Furniture Plus
- Yvonne Crook, Highland Tourism
- June Maxwell, Move On
- David Quayle, The Ayr Gaiety
Commenting on the announcement, Chris Martin, CEO of Social Enterprise Scotland, said: “We are delighted to reveal the shortlist for the Social Enterprise Awards Scotland 2024. We’ve seen a record number of applications for this year’s awards and the diverse range of nominees this year showcases the incredible work being done across Scotland to create a fairer and more sustainable society. Each nominee exemplifies the spirit of social enterprise, demonstrating innovation, resilience, and a deep commitment to positive change. We congratulate all the shortlisted candidates and look forward to celebrating their achievements at the awards ceremony in November.”
The winners will be announced at a prestigious awards ceremony, hosted by Paul Sweeney MSP at the Scottish Parliament on the 7th of November. The event promises to be a night of celebration, inspiration, and recognition for the extraordinary efforts of Scotland’s social enterprises.
For more information on the Social Enterprise Awards Scotland 2024, please visit https://socialenterprise.scot/awards/