Scottish Public Service Awards 2024 open for nominations

Nominations for this year’s Scottish Public Service Awards (SPSAs) are now open.   

Now in their 11th year, the awards, which Holyrood Communications runs in partnership with the Scottish Parliament and the Scottish Government, recognise excellence across 11 categories.  

The deadline for entries is 11 October and finalists will find out who has won at this year’s awards ceremony in the Garden Lobby of the Scottish Parliament on Wednesday, 4 December. The event will be hosted by Presiding Officer Alison Johnstone.  

The awards celebrate the often-unsung contribution made to Scotland’s civic society from within the civil service, Scottish Government, Scottish Parliament, local government, health and social care sector, broader public service and their partners within the third sector.   

Holyrood is proud to play a part in showcasing some of the innovative and thought-provoking work being done the length and breadth of Scotland.  

Mandy Rhodes, chair of the judging panel and managing editor of Holyrood magazine, said: “Every year it’s a truly inspiring experience judging these awards. Every project, team and individual nominated is really making a difference, whether large or small, to the lives of the Scottish people, and we thank them.  

“We look forward to receiving nominations across all 11 categories. Our judging panel are keen to see who will reach the final for the new Policy Into Practice Award.”  

Inspired by the late Campbell Christie and his efforts to help reform Scotland’s public services, Holyrood launched the awards in 2014 with the aim of identifying and rewarding best practice, teamwork, innovation, and clear leadership across Scotland’s diverse public services.  

The awards have now become a firm fixture in the calendar, and nominations consistently celebrate the talent, commitment and all-round compassion that exists within Scottish public service.  

Teams and individuals across Scotland, all contributing in their own way to making our much-coveted public services more innovative, efficient, imaginative, and cost effective, are recognised by the awards. Each one of them makes a difference, whether large or small, to the lives of the Scottish people.  

The categories are:  

1.                The Campbell Christie Public Service Reform Award   

2.                The Campaign of the Year Award  

3.                The Project and Programme Management Award   

4.                The Commercial Partnerships Award  

5.                The Leadership Award   

6.                The Digital Public Services Award (in association with Leidos)  

7.                The Community Engagement Award   

8.                The Championing Diversity and Inclusion Award  

9.                The Voluntary Sector Partnership Award (in association with SCVO)   

10.             The Sustainability Award  

11.             The Policy into Practice Award  

There will also be a Lifetime Achievement Award, chosen by the judges.  

It's free and easy to enter the awards. The shortlist will be announced in early November, and all finalists will receive an invitation to attend the awards presentation ceremony. 

To find out more about the awards and how to enter please visit our website.