Applications for the 2026 Social Enterprise Awards Scotland are now open.

Organised annually by Social Enterprise Scotland, the awards aim to recognise the organisations and individuals “making a real difference in communities across Scotland”, celebrating innovation, inclusion and impact.

The awards are open to Scottish social enterprises of all shapes and sizes. There are 14 award categories in total, with four new categories added for 2026:

Social Enterprise of the Year
One to Watch
Environmental Social Enterprise
Building Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Justice
Health and Social Care
Social Enterprise Innovation
Education, Training and Jobs
Consumer Facing Social Enterprise
IDBM Community Wealth Building
Social Investment Deal of the Year
Buy Social Scotland Market Builder
Social Enterprise Employee Champion
Social Enterprise Volunteer Champion
People’s Choice award

Social enterprises can submit their applications until 12pm on Monday 6 July 2026. The winners will be announced at a ceremony in Glasgow at the end of October 2026.

For further information, including a full FAQ and how to submit your application, please visit the dedicated Social Enterprise Awards Scotland website (linked for your convenience).