The finalists have been announced for this year’s Celebrate Aberdeen Awards, an event which recognises and celebrates the huge contribution that the third sector makes to thousands of lives across Aberdeen City and Shire.

This year’s event, which returns for its sixth year, comprises eight award categories, the winners of which will be announced at the celebratory awards ceremony at the Chester Hotel on Saturday, November 1st. It follows the annual Celebrate Aberdeen parade which took place on Union Street at the end of August.

Commenting on both the number and calibre of award entries received, Celebrate Aberdeen volunteer Emily Findlay said: “We’ve had a record number of submissions this year, which is fantastic, and it’s been great to see such a wide range of entrants across all categories. Many of this year’s submissions have come from organisations taking part for the first time, which we’re really pleased about.

“The standard was exceptionally high this year which meant that it was incredibly difficult for the judges to select just three finalists in each category, so we’d like to thank them for taking on such a challenging task. We can’t wait to meet up with everyone at awards night and wish all our finalists the very best of luck.

“Celebrate Aberdeen was created to give recognition to the many wonderful people who work in, volunteer for, and support our third sector and though not everyone can be a finalist, we think they are all winners who make a hugely positive contribution to other people’s lives every day of the year.”

Thanks to the generosity and financial support of sponsors, all award category finalists and their guests, will attend gala awards event for free, so that no one is unable to attend because of cost.

Principal sponsors for 2025 are energy sector operators CNR International and CNOOC International, both longtime supporters of Celebrate Aberdeen Awards. Other long-standing sponsors and supporters include Cala Homes, Aberdeen Inspired and Hampton with Harbour Energy and Dax Group coming onboard for the second year.

The 2025 finalists are:

Large Organisation of the Year

Aberdeen Foyer
Somebody Cares
The Archie Foundation

Small Organisation of the Year

Denis Law Legacy Trust
Gathimba Edwards Foundation
Home-Start Aberdeen

Community Impact

Aberdeen Linking Lives
Castlegate Arts
Northfield Community Centre

Young Supporter of the Year

Ailie MacIntosh, Charlie House
Angel Ozoemelam, Your Love Rara
Steven McCahery, We Too!

Volunteer/Fundraiser of the Year

Chloe Hunter, Denis Law Legacy Trust
Lynn Easdale, CHAS
John MacMillan, Somebody Cares

Event/Campaign of the Year

Asthma & Allergy Foundation, Artful Inhalers: Empowering Young Voices
Camphill School Aberdeen, Sensory Adventure and Learning Playground
Community Integrated Care, Peter Pan: Adventure in Neverland

Heart of the Community

Charlene Kilpatrick
Jayne Smith
Rachael Lucas

Team of The Year

Aberdeen Football Club Community Trust
Aberdeen Youth Movement
Camphill Estates, Development Team