The Scottish Children’s Health Awards are one of the most special moments in the Children’s Health Scotland calendar. Each year, the awards shine a spotlight on the extraordinary children, young people, families, professionals and teams who go above and beyond to improve health, wellbeing and healthcare experiences across Scotland. This year’s winners represent the very […]
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LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD 2026 | Dr Zoe Dunhill’s Lasting Legacy for Children and Families
This year’s Lifetime Achievement Award is presented to Dr Zoe Dunhill, in recognition of her exceptional and enduring contribution to maternal, infant and child health across Scotland. Chosen by the judging panel for her dedication, leadership and influence over many decades, Zoe has played a significant role in shaping services, resources and information that have […]
Young Achiever Award 2026 | Millie Coe Turns Adversity into Inspiration
Despite facing significant challenges in her young life, Millie Coe has shown extraordinary resilience, compassion and determination, making her a truly deserving winner of this year’s Young Achiever Award. Millie’s journey has not always been an easy one. Having entered foster care while starting high school, she found herself navigating major life changes at the […]
Healthcare Rights Award 2026 | Lizzie MacLeish and the Borders Nicotine Prevention Toolkit Team
This year’s Healthcare Rights Award has been presented to the Borders Nicotine Prevention Toolkit Team, made up of Lizzie MacLeish, Sophie Gillians and Shona Easingwood, in recognition of their outstanding work transforming how nicotine prevention is understood, embedded and taught across the Scottish Borders. The team was nominated for its dedication to improving health outcomes […]
A Place to Belong: Creating Happiness Through Self-Management Skills
Happiness doesn’t always come from the biggest moments. It comes from the moments that matter. Sometimes it’s finding the confidence to join a conversation. Sometimes it’s meeting someone who understands what living with a health condition is like. Sometimes it’s discovering a new strength, trying something you never thought you could do, or simply having […]
Improving Life Experiences Award 2026 | Stanmore House School Team Transforming Lives Through Care, Learning and Opportunity
The Stanmore House School Multidisciplinary Team are the worthy winners of this year’s Improving Life Experiences Award at the Scottish Children’s Health Awards 2026. For the dedicated team at Stanmore House School, improving the lives of children and young people with disabilities and complex needs is not simply a job. It is a commitment that […]
HEALTH-RELATED PLAY AWARD 2026 | Chelsea Stuart Bringing Joy, Comfort and Confidence to Children in Hospital
Chelsea Stuart is this year’s winner of the Health-Related Play Award, recognised for the extraordinary difference she makes to children, young people and families during their time in hospital. Working as a Health Play Assistant on a children’s ward, Chelsea has earned admiration from colleagues and families alike for her creativity, compassion and ability to […]
CHILDREN’S CHOICE AWARD 2026 | Caitlin Patterson and Susan Campbell Recognised for Outstanding Care and Compassion
This year’s Children’s Choice Award is being presented to two outstanding nurses whose dedication, compassion and commitment have made a remarkable difference to the life of one young boy and his family. Caitlin Patterson and Susan Campbell, who work as part of the Children’s Community Nursing Team at University Hospital Wishaw, NHS Lanarkshire, were nominated […]
Recognising the Moments That Matter: Nominations Closing Soon
Children’s Health Scotland is urging people across the country to take a moment to recognise those who make a real difference to children and young people’s health and wellbeing, as nominations for the Scottish Children’s Health Awards 2026 close on Tuesday 30 June.
Final Call for Nominations: Scottish Children’s Health Awards 2026
It’s the final call for nominations for the Scottish Children’s Health Awards 2026 — a special opportunity to recognise the remarkable people and projects transforming children and young people’s health and wellbeing across Scotland. Nominations close at 5.00pm on Tuesday 30 June 2026.
