Nature of Scotland Awards

The Nature of Scotland Awards recognise the very best in Scottish nature conservation.

The Nature of Scotland Awards 2026 are open for entries!

We’re celebrating the outstanding people and projects that protect Scotland’s species and habitats. Thanks to the support of our generous sponsors, and especially our headline sponsor NatureScot, these awards shine a spotlight on individuals, projects, and businesses driving positive change for our natural world.

If you’re making a difference for nature, whether as an individual, a group, a partnership, or through your business or farm, or if you know someone who is, we want to hear from you! You can apply for your own work or nominate another person, it could give someone a tremendous boost, getting the recognition they deserve for their efforts for nature.

If you are entering on behalf of your own organisation, partnership, or business, it’s a great way to receive independent recognition, which can be invaluable for demonstrating success to partners, supporters, customers, or funders. Being recognised not only brings well-deserved recognition but also helps to inspire others, attract support, and strengthen Scotland’s nature conservation community.

Connect with Scotland’s Conservation Community

One of the biggest benefits of entering is having the opportunity to engage with others from the environmental sector. Everyone who enters is invited to our Shortlist Reception in Edinburgh in early September. Finalists will receive two complimentary places to attend the Awards Ceremony on Thursday 19 November at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre – click here for information about our 2025 event.

Our judges are looking forward to reading your applications – they will select the category shortlists and the winners although the winner of the Community Initiative Award will be decided through a public vote.

Entries are open until 26 May – so what are you waiting for? Start your application today!