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The categories for the seven Bighearted Scotland Awards are explained below:


Big Hearted Scot of the Year

A person living in Scotland who has made a significant difference to the lives of others through fundraising, volunteer work or by making a significant contribution to their local community.


Child of the Year

A boy or girl living in Scotland, under the age of 16, who through their own selfless efforts has made a difference to the life of an individual or group.


Carer of the Year

A person living in Scotland, who has made a significant difference to the lives of others on a voluntary basis through day-to-day support or looking after their general welfare.


Fundraiser of the Year

A person living in Scotland, who has raised any amount of money for charity in exceptional circumstances.


Sports Person of the Year

A sports personality living in Scotland who has made a major contribution to society.


Business Person of the Year

A business man or woman living in Scotland who has contributed to making a difference to young people, disadvantaged people or communities in Scotland. (Include their co name).


Entertainer of the Year

A celebrity living in Scotland who has made a positive difference in the life of an individual fan or made an outstanding contribution to charitable work.