Scotland’s Towns Partnership (STP) is once again hosting the event after last year’s inaugural awards recognised the amazing work taking place to transform communities across the country.

The award categories are:

• High Street Hero (an individual or organisation making an exceptional difference in their community)
• Climate and Net-Zero Towns
• Creative Town
• Streets and Spaces
• Digital Town
• Town Centre Living
• Enterprising Community

The Scotland Loves Local Awards celebrate all that’s great about our towns and neighbourhoods and their efforts to ensure they become stronger and more sustainable.

STP Chief Officer Phil Prentice said: “Remarkable work is taking place in communities across the country to make them better, fairer, more attractive and successful places in which to live and work. The Scotland Loves Local Awards are a chance to recognise this and thank those involved for all that they are doing.

“To do that, we need you to tell us about the inspiring people and projects whose dedication and innovation is making a real difference where you live.”

Nominations can be made at www.lovelocal.scot/awards, where full category criteria can also be found.