Celebrating Scotland’s events industry
The Scottish Event Awards
Scotland’s only dedicated awards ceremony for the festivals, events & experiences industry.
About the awards
Celebrating the creativity, passion, and innovation shaping Scotland’s event landscape
From large-scale festivals to association events, charity events, conferences, and sporting events, the awards celebrate the people and projects that make our industry truly world-class. On Thursday 30 April at Glasgow Science Centre, we brought together our wonderful industry for an evening of celebration & connection.
Congratulations to our winners and finalists, representing the very best in the Scottish events and festivals sector.
2026
Congratulations to our 2026 finalists!
Best B2B Event
- The Public Communication of Science and Technology
- SITE Scotland Summer Showcase 2025
- The UK Offshore Wind Supply Chain Spotlight Winner
Best Brand Activation
- The Tall Ships Races Aberdeen 2025 – Twelve01 Events Ltd Winner
- Northern Trains: Ticket to Joy
Best Charity Event
- Cancer Card Health & Wellbeing Event
- Checkout Scotland
- Emmie Smillie Charity Foundation Ladies Lunch Winner
Best Community Event
- EH32 Live Winner
- Menopausal! What’s Your Superpower?
- The Sibling Cafe
Best Event Planner (Individual)
- Danielle Semple
- Emma Paden
- Fiona Lynn Winner
- Jordan Gorman
Best Events Team
- Newsquest Events Scotland & Northern Ireland
- Maximillion Events Ltd
- University of Aberdeen CPD & Events Services Team Winner
- University of Edinburgh Catering and Events Operational Team
Best Large Festival (5000+ attendees)
- Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival
- EPIC Comic Con 2025
- Piping Live! Glasgow International Piping Festival
- Tall Ships Races Aberdeen 2025 Winner
- The Scotland Card Show 2025
Best Outdoor Supplier
- AeroAVA
- Field and Lawn Winner
- Qdos Event Hire
Best Scottish Event Venue
- Edinburgh International Conference Centre Winner
- The Boardwalk Highly Commended
- Technology & Innovation Centre (TIC), University of Strathclyde Winner
Best Small Festival (<5000 attendees)
- Live in Loch Goil
- Tiree Music Festival Winner
- WILDHOOD Festival Highly Commended
Best Sporting Event
- 2025 scottishathletics EAP Indoor International
- Edinburgh Rugby – The 1872 Cup
- Lloyds Tour of Britain Women 2025 – Glasgow
- Orkney 2025 International Island Games Winner
Best Student-Led Event or Festival
- A Century of Youth: 100 Years of Youth Fashion Show Winner
- Six Nations Charity Ball
Best Sustainable Event
- 1599 at the Royal College
- Party at the Palace Winner
- Tall Ships Race Aberdeen 2025
Impact Award
- Edinburgh Rugby Community and Engagement Team
- OSCE Clinical Assessment Programme
- Tall Ships Races Aberdeen 2025
- Welcome Brain Consulting, Seren Events and EICC Winner
Rising Star
- Alistair Stewart
- Caitlin Watt Winner
- Emma Paden
- Isla Simpson
2027
Entries open November 2026
Completely free to enter. Shout about your successes and join us at Glasgow Science Centre.