The winners
Education initiative of the year
City of Edinburgh Council, Growing Confidence secondary schools programme
Community project of the year
Unstfest
Health and social care integration award, sponsored by Social Work Scotland
West Dunbartonshire Health and Social Care Partnership – palliative care programme
Young people’s project of the year, sponsored by YouthLink Scotland
Impact Arts – The Young Gallery
Older people’s project of the year, sponsored by GCU School of Health and Life Sciences
Shopper-Aide Ltd – Helping Older People in Kintyre
Environmental Initiative of the Year
Aberdeen City Council – East Tullos Burn Environment Improvements Project
Campaigner(s) of the year
Enable Scotland - #StopTheBus
Partnership Award
Shine Women’s Mentoring Service
Herald Society Worker of the Year
Winner: Tommy Kerr - Queens Cross Youth Homelessness Service
Commended: Kathleen Laverty, University of Strathclyde Law Clinic
Herald Society Team of the Year
North Ayrshire Council, Facilities Management
Unsung Hero Award, sponsored by EVH
Winner: George Berstan, Commendation: Euan MacDonald
Social Entrepreneur of the Year award, sponsored by FirstPort
Gregory Chauvet, Glasgow Bike Station
Legacy 2014 award
Pulse: Pidgin Perfect
Judges Award 2015
Ayrshire College
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