Mountaineering Scotland Awards 

The Mountaineering Scotland Volunteer of the Year award recognises those who make a significant voluntary contribution to mountaineering in Scotland through clubs, groups, huts, skills training and coaching, competitions, campaigning or any other relevant activity.

We want to give a well-deserved ‘thank you’ to those who give their time, experience and passion for the benefit of others or for the mountain environments we all value so highly, someone with outstanding dedication that has made a real difference in one or more of the following ways:

• Representing – Challenging barriers to participation and championing equality, diversity and inclusion in the mountaineering community.
• Protecting – Dedicating time  to protect or enhance Scotland’s precious mountain environments or climbing venues and access to them for future generations to enjoy.
• Inspiring – Inspiring others in their own unique way to take part and enjoy Scotland’s hills, mountains and climbing venues.
• Developing – Volunteering their time and sharing their knowledge and experience to support others to develop skills and activities either individually or through a club/group.

The ClimbScotland Young Climber of the Year Award recognises participation and personal achievement among our younger members (under 25s) in climbing, one of Scotland’s fastest growing sports.

We are looking for a young person whose talent, enthusiasm and passion for climbing deserves to be recognised and celebrated, whether it be through their own individual achievements, inspiring others, or both. This might be through climbing outdoors, competition climbing, coaching, club activities or other climbing related activities.