A total of 35 individuals and organisations from across Scotland are in the running for the prestigious awards, which celebrate the vital work of charities and voluntary groups improving lives and communities.
The winners will be revealed at a ceremony on Thursday, June 11, hosted by broadcaster Sally Magnusson at the Radisson Blu in Glasgow.
Anna Fowlie, chief executive of SCVO, said: “Across Scotland and beyond, voluntary organisations are making an extraordinary difference, and the breadth and depth of their impact never fail to inspire.
“Our 2026 finalists epitomise this.
“Our voluntary sector is truly essential to Scottish society – we see the positive impact organisations and individuals make in communities across the country every single day.
“Best of luck to all of our finalists, and I look forward to celebrating with them in June as we highlight the phenomenal work each and every one of them contributes to.”
The awards, organised annually by the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO), span nine categories.
Finalists include Govan Housing Association’s David Wright in the Volunteer of the Year category, alongside Men Matter Scotland’s Jim Cassidy, Midlothian Community Action’s McKenzie Rayner and Fife Pride’s Jenny Black.
Dundee Dragons Wheelchair Sports Club and Edinburgh Garden Partners are finalists in the under £100k Charity of the Year category, alongside Beyond Srebrenica and Norinemindeyes Culture Connect.
In the £100k–£500k category, nominees are Advocacy Western Isles, Isle of Luing Community Trust, and Megan’s Space.
The over £500k category features WithYou, The Big House SCIO, and Amma Birth Companions.
Environmental projects have also been recognised, with Crail Community Partnership, Letham Climate Challenge, Magpie (part of Aberdeenshire Voluntary Action), and Social Flock shortlisted.
Campaign of the Year finalists include Buglife, Victim Support Scotland, Who Cares? Scotland, and Scottish Environment LINK.
The employee of the year category includes Reach Lanarkshire Autism’s Keith Manson, The Killie Community’s Scott Montgomery, Mark Williams Foundation’s Sarah Peacock and Rey Matters Active Ageing’s Alison Gildea.
Shortlisted partnerships include Care4Calais Scotland and Passion4Fusion, as well as Dogs for Good and Inverclyde Royal Hospital.
Meanwhile, Alan Bailey, Susan Griffin, Ian Stirton, and Elaine Crichton are in contention for Trustee of the Year.
