We are delighted to reveal the nominees for the 10th annual ScottishPower Foundation Awards.
Thirteen remarkable projects are in the running for special recognition across four categories. Winners will be awarded £10,000 to support their vital work, and each category’s runners-up will receive £5,000.
The categories and nominees are:
Charity Champion
- Brass Bands England
- Cheshire Wildlife Trust
- Lancashire Women
- LifeCare Edinburgh
Innovation
- Brass Bands England
- Hope Kitchen
- Lancashire Women
- People Know How
Community Engagement
- Cheshire Wildlife Trust
- Four Corners
- Lancashire Women
- LifeCare Edinburgh
- Volunteering Hebrides
Education
- Archaeology Scotland
- Footprints Conductive Education Centre
- Pan Intercultural Arts
- The Rachel Kay Shuttleworth Textile Collections
- Wintercomfort for the Homeless
Melanie Hill, Executive Officer and Trustee at the ScottishPower Foundation, said: “The ScottishPower Foundation is so proud to recognise this diverse group of outstanding charities for their continued hard work and dedication to the communities they serve.
“These outstanding individuals and organisations work tirelessly to provide opportunities to those in need, conserve our planet and celebrate our shared histories.
“This year’s finalists are driving meaningful change, and they serve as exemplary models of the positive impact that ScottishPower Foundation funding can achieve. We look forward to bringing together our nominees for the awards ceremony in November.”
The shortlist was carefully selected by a judging panel consisting of industry and media experts. We extend our thanks to them for their time and effort in recognising these outstanding projects.
This year’s judges included: Sarah McNulty, People and Organisation Director, ScottishPower; Ashleigh McCulloch, Creative Director, Glasgow Chamber of Commerce; Julie Douglas, Community Editor, Edinburgh Evening News; Sarah Skerratt, Chief Executive, Royal Society of Edinburgh
The winners will be announced at the Awards ceremony on 11th November.