The Capital is once again searching for a worthy recipient of the coveted ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Award, with nominations for this year opening today (Monday 14 April).
Since 2007, this accolade has honoured individuals who have made remarkable and lasting contributions to the city, putting ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ firmly on the national and global map.
The ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Award celebrates those whose outstanding achievements have enriched our capital and showcased it to the world. Past recipients have included extraordinary musicians, bestselling authors, pioneering scientists, human rights activists, and top-tier athletes – all of whom have left an indelible mark on ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿’s legacy - and all have a cast of their handprints imprinted in flagstones in front of the City Chambers.
In 2024, the ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Award was presented to Mel Young MBE, a visionary leader who has transformed lives through the Homeless World Cup. The global initiative now spans 70 countries, empowering over 100,000 homeless individuals annually.
Mel’s co-founding of the Big Issue in Scotland in1993 and leadership as Chair of Sportscotland between 2016 and 2024 also exemplify his profound impact on the city.
ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ has four weeks to cast nominations for the 2025 award, before a recipient is selected by the Civic Awards Committee.
The Lord Provost of the City of ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿, Robert Aldridge has urged individuals and businesses to nominate someone for the Award:
ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿’s global influence over the last two centuries is thanks to the exceptional character, achievements, and excellence of our citizens. The ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Award gives us a chance to honour the individual whose work continues to make ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ the extraordinary city we all know and love. I am continually inspired by the way ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿’s people support one another, and this award reflects that community spirit.
We are now in the 19th edition of the ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Award, and I invite everyone to nominate someone who has truly made a difference to our city. Now is your chance to help identify the next individual to be celebrated with the ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Award 2025.
Nominations open today Monday 14 April and close at 12 noon on Friday 16 May 2025.
To find out more and submit your nomination please visit our website.