Volunteering
Volunteer Awards – Nominees
Outstanding New Volunteer
Sponsored by Scottish Fire and Rescue Service
For volunteers who have made an outstanding contribution to an organisation and/or their community in less than 18 months.
Befriender or Mentor of the Year
Sponsored by Police Scotland
For volunteers who have helped others by being part of a befriending or mentoring relationship.
Active Volunteering and Climate Change
Sponsored by EDF
For volunteers who have taken on an active role in their community helping to tackle climate change or being involved in sports and other physical activities.
Service to the Community
Sponsored by Midlothian Council
For volunteers who give their time and input to provide valuable services in their community. Without these volunteers, organisations might not be able to sustain the work they do on behalf of others.
Nominees
Health and Wellbeing
Sponsored by Midlothian Health and Social Care Partnership
For volunteers whose activities have had a health or care related focus, including those that have supported unpaid carers.
Dedicated Service to Volunteering
Sponsored by Esk Valley Rotary Club
For volunteers who have given their time to a cause or organisation for an extended period of time (at least 18 months, but it could be significantly longer).
Equality and Diversity
Sponsored by Scottish Qualifications Authority
Shining a spotlight on volunteers whose actions have demonstrated fairness and a commitment to social justice, including those who have campaigned for the rights of others.
Saltire Summit Awards
Sponsored by Edinburgh College, Midlothian Campus
For young people aged 12-25 who have achieved 100+ hours and who have made an outstanding contribution to volunteering.
Nominees
Volunteering Team of the Year / Volunteer of the Year
These two prestigious categories are judged by Volunteer Midlothian and taken from the pool of nominations received for the other eight categories.