Education Scotland is delighted to announce the shortlisted finalists for this year’s Scottish Education Awards.

The finalists, from across the Scottish education sector, will attend the prestigious awards ceremony in The Doubletree by Hilton Hotel in Glasgow on 7 June 2023.

The strength of this year’s nominations across the 11 award categories certainly made the judges’ decisions tricky but showcased some of the fantastic work going on in classrooms and communities across Scotland.

The Scottish Education Awards, hosted by The Daily Record with Education Scotland as proud main sponsors, were launched in 2001. Their aim is to recognise the achievements of educational establishments and individuals who dedicate their lives to education and delivering opportunities for every child and young person to succeed in life.

Gillian Hamilton, interim Chief Executive of Education Scotland said:

“It really is wonderful to see so many fantastic entries for this year’s Scottish Education Awards and it’s a true testament to the lasting, positive impact that educators can have in the lives of learners. Holding these awards is important to recognise and celebrate the exceptional work going on across the education sector. I’m very much looking forward to meeting all the finalists at the awards ceremony in June.”

The full list of finalists

Community Learning and Development Award

• The Tannahill Centre, Renfrewshire
• Jaclyn Kinninmont, Inverclyde
• Conor Maxwell (Community Learning and Development Talks), South Lanarkshire

Parent and Family Engagement Award

• Lochside Primary School, Angus
• Lornshills Academy, Clackmannanshire
• Rhona Cameron, Perth and Kinross

Gaelic Education Award

Sponsored by Bòrd na Gàidhlig

• Dunoon Grammar School, Argyll and Bute
• Ard-sgoil Sheumais Ghilleasbuig (James Gillespie High School), City of Edinburgh
• Christina McGregor (Goodlyburn Primary School), Perth and Kinross

Making a difference (Early Learning and Childcare)

• Hope Cottage Nursery, City of Edinburgh
• Hillend Children’s Centre, Inverclyde
• West Johnstone Early Learning and Childcare, Renfrewshire

Making a difference (Primary)

• Camstradden Primary School, Glasgow City
• Greenburn School, South Lanarkshire
• East Plean Primary School, Stirling

Making a difference (Secondary)

Sponsored by Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA)

• Arbroath High School, Angus
• Braes High School, Falkirk
• Stirling Secondary Autism Provision at St Modan’s High School, Stirling

Curriculum Innovation Award

• St Ninian's High School, East Dunbartonshire
• St Luke's High School, East Renfrewshire
• Torphichen and Westfield Primaries, West Lothian

Digital Innovator of the Year

• Randa Watt (Canmore Primary School), Fife
• Amanda Pickard (Local Authority), South Ayrshire
• Coulter Primary School, South Lanarkshire

Teacher of the Year

• Nicola Brooks (Aberdeen Grammar School), Aberdeen
• Patrick Walker (Turnbull High School), East Dunbartonshire
• Colin Turnbull (Dunblane High School), Stirling 

Headteacher of the Year

Sponsored by Education Scotland

• David Mitchell (Dunoon Grammar School), Argyll and Bute
• Clare Harker (St Albert's Primary School), Glasgow City
• Fiona Mullen (St Andrew's and St Bride's High School), South Lanarkshire

Lifetime Achievement Award

• Sheelagh Rusby (Local Authority), Dumfries and Galloway
• Catriona Miller (Aileymill Primary School), Inverclyde
• Margo Thomson (Robert Owen Memorial Primary School), South Lanarkshire