Edinburgh residents have 2 days to nominate next recipient of Edinburgh Award - here's how to vote

Residents and businesses in the Capital have just two days left to nominate the next deserving recipient of the Edinburgh Award.

The award, established in 2007, is a way for locals to pay a lasting tribute to outstanding individuals who have made a positive impact on the city and gained national and international recognition for Edinburgh.

Recent recipients include philanthropists Sir Tom Farmer and Tom Gilzean and Scotland rugby legend Doddie Weir - each of whom has a cast of their handprints imprinted in flagstones in front of the City Chambers.

Last year’s recipient - owner, CEO and Chair of Hearts Football Club, Ann Budge – became the 13th person to receive the Edinburgh Award, in recognition of her business success and community work, and for services to sport in Edinburgh.

Some of the past Edinburgh Award winners.

Communities, businesses and individuals across Edinburgh are being encouraged to cast nominations for the 2020 award, before a recipient is selected by a panel chaired by the Lord Provost Frank Ross.

Provost Ross said: “Edinburgh may be a small city, but I’ve always maintained that it punches well above its weight on the world stage thanks to the talents and achievements of our fellow citizens. The Edinburgh Award is your chance to celebrate those people who make Edinburgh such an inspiring place.

“2020 has been a year like no other and we have seen outstanding commitment and care demonstrated by the people of Edinburgh. There has been a huge community effort made by individuals and organisations to tackle the impacts of coronavirus and people have gone above and beyond to help their fellow citizens. I’m hoping to see many recognised in this year’s nominations.

"The Edinburgh Award has been presented to many truly outstanding recipients over the years, most recently Ann Budge. We need everyone’s help to tell us – who should be next? Who deserves to follow in their footsteps to become the 14th recipient?

"Please help us celebrate the people of Edinburgh’s achievements by proposing a nominee now.”

Nominations can be made online HERE and must be received no later than noon on Friday, December 4.

The presentation of the Loving Cup and the handprints in the City Chambers quadrangle will take place when circumstances allow.

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