The Third Sector Awards is a celebration to recognise the achievements and successes of volunteers, charities, community groups and social enterprises across South Lanarkshire. The awards recognise the wide and vital work the South Lanarkshire third sector carries daily. Anyone can nominate organisations or volunteers, including themselves.  

Nominations will be open in June 2023

The categories are:  

Volunteer of the Year Award  

This award will be presented to an extraordinary individual whose outstanding commitment to volunteering has changed lives and communities, inspired others and made them worthy of special recognition. You should nominate them for this award if you know of such an individual. 

Young Person Achievement Award

This category is specifically to celebrate the achievements of young people (up to the age of 25), whether in their role as a volunteer or in another format where they have made a positive difference within their community. You can nominate an individual or a group of young people for this award.

Community Champion Award

This award recognises the contribution made by the "unsung hero" in your community. They may have volunteered with several organisations or done something special to support and enhance the community where they live or work. If you think they are an "Unsung Hero," you should nominate them!

Environmental or Outdoor Activity Award

This award celebrates the achievements of organisations that have made exceptional use of the outdoors to benefit their community. 

Enterprise or Sustainability Award

This category will shine a light on organisations where enterprise and sustainability are utilised fully to sustain services and achieve the organisation's social purpose.

Partnership or Collaboration Award

This award recognises organisations that have promoted and engaged in effective partnership working and collaborative projects to deliver outcomes for South Lanarkshire's communities better.

Climate Action Award

This award will celebrate organisations that have had the most significant impact in meeting the challenges of the Climate Emergency. This may be using the sustainable process in their work, supporting communities to reduce climate emissions, or using the natural environment to promote health benefits and positive wellbeing to individuals and the community.

Grassroots Organisation Award

This award recognises grassroots organisations that have made a difference in their local community. 

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How to submit your nominations?

Nominations are assessed by a judging panel of representatives from a cross-section of agencies. The top three in each category will be announced, and all shortlisted nominations will be invited to attend an awards ceremony in which winners will be announced. Nominations for 2023 will be open in June.