The Scottish Impact Awards 2026

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Where Purpose Meets Progress

The Scottish Impact Awards celebrate the organisations building a better, fairer, and more sustainable Scotland. Delivered by The Herald and Newsquest Events Scotland & NI, these awards recognise the trailblazers who embed purpose into action, creating lasting impact across society, the environment, and the workplace.

From empowering communities through regeneration, inclusion, and cultural initiatives, to fostering healthier, more ethical workplaces, each award honours leadership that truly makes a difference. We shine a light on organisations showing progress in Diversity and Inclusion practices, those tackling the climate crisis head-on as Climate Action Champions, and celebrate Innovators driving the circular economy through sustainable design and procurement.

Now established as Scotland’s flagship celebration of purpose-driven excellence, the Scottish Impact Awards stand proudly, highlighting the organisations shaping a future where impact is embedded at the heart of strategy, culture, and community.

Join us in recognising those leading Scotland into a future where purpose meets progress.

ENTRY DEADLINE

Thursday, July 23, 6pm

EVENT DATE

Thursday, October 1, 6.30pm

EVENT LOCATION

Marriott, Argyll Street, Glasgow

ENTRY DEADLINE

Thursday, July 23, 6pm

EVENT DATE

Thursday, October 1, 6.30pm

EVENT LOCATION

Marriott, Argyll Street, Glasgow

2026 Finalists

Climate Action Champion

Changeworks
Circulus
Craighall Steading
Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC)
Renewable Parts
Scarf
Warmworks

Community Impact Award – Large

Adam Smith Business School, University of Glasgow
BASF Pharma (Callanish) Limited
Edinburgh Airport
New College Lanarkshire
University of Stirling and Walking Scotland

Community Impact Award – Micro

Asthma and Allergy Foundation
Central Advocacy Partners
Glasgow Girls Club
I Am Me Scotland
Inch Architecture & Design
Kanzen for Life
Kyle Blain Art
Loch Ness Hub & Travel
Scottish EDGE
Scottish Ethnic Minority Sports Association
The Scottish Centre for Personal Safety

Community Impact Award – Small/Medium

BRAG Enterprises
Cyber and Fraud Centre – Scotland
Edge Group Scotland
Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC)
Mercat Tours
Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, the National Centre for Gaelic Language, Education and Culture
Scottish Asian Counselling Services (SACS)
Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA) & Eildon Group
Stellar Elevate

Diversity & Inclusion Leadership Award – Sponsored by Diageo

Craighead Care Home
I Am Me Scotland
OutBritain
Passion4Fusion
Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP
Win Scotland (Barclays)
Women in Property Scotland

Sustainable Innovation Award

Ceteris (Scotland) Ltd
Circulus
Dukosi Ltd
Lime
New College Lanarkshire
Sisaltech Ltd
SOLIS Group
ThinkTank Maths Limited

Wellbeing & Workforce Award

Fife Council
Leuchie
Mercat Tours
New College Lanarkshire
Silver Cloud Smarter Technology Limited
SSEN Transmission
Warmworks

Sponsors

We would like to thank our 2026 sponsors for their support.

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If you would like more information on the opportunities available, please contact  Sharon Franchetti on 0141 302 6039 or Sharon.Franchetti@newsquest.co.uk.

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