NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN
We are delighted to announce that we have now opened the nominations for this year’s Inspiring Volunteer Awards 2026
These awards celebrate the amazing people and groups who volunteer in Edinburgh.
Do you know someone or a team who deserves an award? You can nominate them! We want to celebrate as many volunteers as possible.
Every volunteer who is nominated gets a certificate. Some lucky nominees will be invited to collect theirs at a special ceremony with Edinburgh’s Lord Provost Robert Aldridge, and others will get theirs by post.
The ceremony will take place on Tuesday 2 June during Volunteers’ Week (1–7 June) at Edinburgh City Chambers.
Who can be nominated?
- Volunteers must live or volunteer in Edinburgh
- They must be at least 11 years old
- They must have volunteered for at least six months
- Previous winners cannot be nominated again
You can nominate individuals, teams, or for special awards. Fill in the online form here: voled.in/nominations.
Special Recognition Awards
- Arts, Culture & Heritage Volunteer – helps with arts, museums, theatre, or heritage projects
- Charity Shop Volunteer – works in charity shops with customers, tills, or donations
- Digital Volunteer – helps with social media, websites, IT, or marketing
- Environment/Conservation Volunteer – works outdoors, gardens, or teaches about nature
- Fundraising Volunteer – helps raise money for a charity or organisation
- Health & Social Care Volunteer – supports people in the community to improve health and wellbeing
- Long-Standing Contribution Award – someone who has volunteered 10 years or more
- Sports Volunteer – supports sports and active lifestyles in the community
- Team of the Year – a group of volunteers who have worked together to make a big difference
- Trustee Volunteer – someone who helps lead a charity or community group
- Young Volunteer – for volunteers aged 11–25 showing great dedication
Lord Provost Awards
- Paul Bennett Volunteer Manager Award – for volunteer managers who go above and beyond to support volunteers
- Ian McInnes Award for Inclusion and Diversity – for individuals or organisations that champion equality, diversity, and inclusion in volunteering
- Inspiring Volunteer of the Year
All individual nominations are considered for this top award. Judges look at commitment, impact, and dedication. The winner will be chosen by the Lord Provost. Past winners are added to the Honour Board at City Chambers.
Thank you for helping us celebrate the incredible volunteers in Edinburgh!
For more information, contact Jason McCann at Volunteer Edinburgh:
Phone: 0131 561 8310
Email: events@volunteeredinburgh.org.uk
Good Luck!
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