Meet our Shortlisted Finalists for the Scottish Veterans Awards 2026!
The Veterans Awards are proud to announce our shortlisted finalists for this years Scottish Veterans Awards, due to be held at the amazing 5* Prestonfield House, Edinburgh on the 29th April 2026. Hosted by Radio DJ BFBS Scotland presenter Mark McKenzie and in Support of The Army Benevolent Fund Charity Scotland & The Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity!
The Veterans Awards across the United Kingdom are sponsored by Thales Group and our lead sponsor for the Scottish Veterans Awards is DXC Technology.
Well done to everyone who has been shortlisted as finalists. We had 100’s of applications and the shortlisting process was extremely difficult. We would also like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who put forward nominations.
We want to Inspire our future service leavers that great things can happen. Its you who will act as role models and in some cases mentors, remember Positivity breeds Positivity.
Our Finalists are :
Role Model of the Year- Sponsored by Print Inc
| Eric Fraser |
| Carl Graham |
| Richard Teague |
| David Carson |
| Buster Bown |
| Richie Nicoll |
Inspiration of the Year Award – Sponsored Forces Support
| Andrew Geelan |
| Pauline` Cherrington |
| Ian Fincham |
| Julian Winn |
| Michael McMillan |
| Paul Jacobs GM |
Military Charity Fundraiser – Sponsored by Prestonfield House
| Lynzy Savage |
| Dan MacDonald |
| Rory Jones |
| Jo Douglas |
The Community Award – Sponsored by The Army Benevolent Fund
| Darren Roe |
| Norman Thoroughgood |
| Thomas Davidson |
| Richie Nicoll |
Health & Well-being Award – Sponsored by Be-inn Unity
| Scottish Veterans Residences (SVR) |
| RCA Trust |
| Veterans Balance |
| Scottish Hearts |
Leader of the year – Sponsored by The Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity
| Stephanie Grieve |
| John Smith |
| Jaime Garner |
| Ryan MacDonald |
| Michael McMillan |
Entrepreneur of the Year- Sponsored by Hugh James
| Craig Douglas |
| Ieuan Gittings |
| Michael Mckay |
Employer of the Year- Sponsored by The Officers Association Scotland
| Police Scotland |
| NHS Golden Jubilee |
| Scottish Veterans Residences (SVR) |
| GE Aerospace |
| Barclays |
Veteran Business of the Year- Sponsored by NAFESE
| North Sky Consultants |
| Ignition Medical Solutions |
| CRF Plumbing |
Volunteer of the Year – Sponsored by Serica Energy
| Ian Irvin |
| Nadeem Saleem |
| Jim Drew |
| Diane Mills |
| Edward Gough |
Cadet Adult Instructor of the Year – Sponsored by DXC Technology
| Adam Murray |
| Ewan Galloway |
| Duncan Campbell |
| Colin Stuart McAllan |
| Edward Gough |
Lifetime Achievement – Sponsored by Thales Group
| Ronnie Proctor MBE |
| Stephen Massetti |
| Alan Deans |
| Jack MacDonald |
Reservist of the Year Award – Sponsored by aberdeen
| Stephanie Grieve |
| Iona Stuart |
| Iain Davidson |
| Heather Murray |
Veterans Group of the Year – Sponsored by DXC Technology
| Pryde The Playz |
| Bravehound |
| Armed forces Employee network Network Rail (Scotland) |
| ASA Scotland SCIO |
| Vector 24 |
| Wee County Veterans & Supporters Group |
The Winners will be chosen by our Independent Judging Panel. The Judging panels names and profiles will be released over the coming weeks.
Our Shortlisted finalists will be invited to a FREE certificate giving, filming and networking day at the Castle Club, Edinburgh Castle on Tuesday 10th March where we will film their story and videos. These videos will then be used on our extensive media campaign and will also be played on the evening itself. Our finalists will also receive their finalist certificate on this fantastic morning and you will get to network with the other finalists, sponsors and awards organisers.
All our Shortlisted finalists/family/friends and business colleagues will have the opportunity to purchase tickets for the black tie award Ceremony due to be held at the amazing 5* Prestonfield House, Edinburgh on the 29th April 2026 between 25th February – 20th March. If we have any remaining tickets left they will then go on sale to our supporters.
To have a look at last years Scottish Veterans Awards please feel free to check out the Video Click Here
All money above costs from our awards will put back into our Veteran community via our small grants scheme for small grass routes Charitable organisations that support our Veteran Community and with a turnover of under 100k PA. Please see more here: Veterans Awards Grants Scheme Proudly Supporting Charitable organisations across the UK! – The Veterans Awards
For more details about our Veterans Awards please get in touch.
