19/09/2026
Weโre delighted to announce the 24 finalists for the 2026 Celebrate Aberdeen Awards, recognising the incredible people, teams and organisations making a difference to communities across Aberdeen City and Shire. ๐คฉ๐ฅณ
This yearโs finalists are:
๐ Large Organisation of the Year
Somebody Cares Scotland SCIO
Simeon Care for the Elderly
Befriend A Child
๐ Small Organisation of the Year
Aberdeen Arts Centre
We Too!
The Period Place
๐ Community Impact
Camphill Wellbeing Trust
Aberdeen Arts Centre
Somebody Cares Scotland SCIO
๐ Young Supporter of the Year
Ebony Nelson, Denis Law Legacy Trust
Morgan Dunn, Befriend a Child
Dani-Jack Elden, Homewards Aberdeen Coalition
๐ Volunteer/Fundraiser of the Year
Marius Coste, Miles of Smiles Campaign, SAMH (Scottish Action for Mental Health) and Clan Cancer Support
Neil Marchant, The Aberdeen Day Project T/A The Bread Maker
Glen Cairns, Aberdeen FC Community Trust
๐ Event/Campaign of the Year
Camphill School Aberdeen, Building Futures, Transforming Lives - Phase 1
Aberdeen Arts Centre, Save Aberdeen Arts Centre
We Too!, Accessible Spectra - Festival of Light 2026
๐ Heart of the Community
Mrs Murrayโs Home for Stray Dogs and Cats
Florence Igboayaka
Zara Grant
๐ Team of the Year
Grampian Womenโs Aid
Inchgarth Community Centre
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A huge congratulations to every one of our finalists! ๐
The winners will be revealed at the Celebrate Aberdeen Awards ceremony at The Chester Hotel on Saturday 31st October.
We canโt wait to celebrate the remarkable contribution of the North-eastโs third sector and the people who make it all possible. ๐
