People urged to celebrate high street heroes for 2025 Scotland Loves Local Awards
People across Lanarkshire are being urged to celebrate their high street heroes.
Nominations have opened for the 2025 Scotland Loves Local Awards, celebrating the people and organisations who make communities better places to live, work and visit.
And the region's residents are being encouraged to nominate those who they would like to be named as High Street Hero for Central Scotland.
People can also put their home area forward for national accolades including Town of the Year.
The awards are organised by Scotland's Towns Partnership (STP) as an extension of its wider Scotland Loves Local campaign encouraging people to back enterprises and organisations in their communities.
STP chief officer Kimberley Guthrie said: 'Every day, people and organisations go above and beyond to make their communities better and I've been lucky to meet a few of them and see what brilliant work they do.
"The impact of that determination to make a difference should never be underestimated.
'The Scotland Loves Local Awards are an opportunity to recognise and reward that success, celebrating collective and individual achievements. They are a fantastic way to say a special thank you.'
The awards highlight the innovation and collaboration which will make towns and neighbourhoods stronger and more sustainable.
The categories nationally are:
Eight High Street Hero Awards will also be presented - one in each of the Scottish Parliament electoral regions - recognising a person or organisation who makes life better in their area.
Award nominations can be made at www.lovelocal.scot/awards, where full category criteria can also be found.
There, you can briefly share the details of your nominee and why you would like to see them recognised.
The closing date for nominations is 5pm on Wednesday, August 30.
Finalists will be announced in September with presentations made to winners in October.
A special reception will then take place in Edinburgh in November.
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