04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Scotland Blue Light Awards to honour emergency service workers
The awards, created to celebrate the unsung heroes of the emergency services, will take place on October 30 at the DoubleTree by Hilton.
The event will be hosted by award-winning comedian and Heart Breakfast presenter Des Clarke.
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It aims to recognise the efforts of the more than 305,000 people working in emergency services throughout the UK and Ireland.
The Blue Light Awards were founded by Connect Through Service and are led by co-directors Jason Gillard and Graham Given.
Jason said: "Every emergency services worker has a story, often of quiet heroism and resilience, that deserves to be heard.
"This event is about putting those stories at the centre and saying thank you in a meaningful way."
Graham said: "Our awards are about more than just recognition, it's about connection.
"We want the Scotland Blue Light Awards to be shaped by the people who see the impact of emergency services every day: teammates, families and the communities they serve."
Following the success of the inaugural Northern Ireland event earlier this year, the Blue Light Awards are now being launched in Scotland.
The awards provide a platform to recognise and thank frontline emergency services workers.
They will honour individuals from various sectors including fire and rescue, paramedics, control room staff, mountain rescue teams, and police.
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Des Clarke, host of the Scottish ceremony, said: "It's a huge honour to be part of an evening dedicated to celebrating the real heroes in our society.
"These are the people who step up when it matters most, and I'm proud to help shine a light on their courage and commitment."
Nominations are now open to the public and emergency service organisations, with entries set to be reviewed by an independent panel of judges.
Some of the categories include Blue Light Voluntary Search and Rescue Service of the Year, Bravery and Courage Award, Resilience and Learning From Major Incidents Award, Blue Light Team of the Year, and Overcoming Adversity Award.
There are also categories for animal trainers, corporate partners, individuals, services, and those demonstrating international best practice.
Scotland Charity Air Ambulance and Blue Light Minds are the two charity partners of the event.
To find out more information about the awards, or to submit a nomination, people can visit the Blue Lights Awards website.
