Volunteers with organisations based all over Stirling have been put forward for recognition at the awards.
Dedicated volunteers across Stirling have been recognised after being shortlisted in this year’s Inspire Volunteering Awards.
Stirlingshire Voluntary Enterprise has revealed the line-up for the awards, which celebrate the dedication, compassion and impact of local volunteers across Stirling.
The awards recognise individuals and groups who go above and beyond to support their communities, highlighting the vital role volunteering plays in improving lives and strengthening local connections.
Kindly sponsored by NHS Forth Valley and supported by the Stirling Council Civic Hospitality Fund, the awards will take place at Stirling County Rugby Club during Volunteers’ Week in June.
This year’s ceremony will be hosted by Natalie James, Glasgow-based singer and performer, bringing together nominees, organisations and community members for an evening of recognition and celebration.
Ross McGuffie, Chief Executive of NHS Forth Valley, said: “Volunteers play a vital role in supporting the delivery of health services across NHS Forth Valley as well as helping to improve the health and wellbeing of people of all ages in our communities.
“It is great to see so many local groups, clubs, individuals and organisations being recognised at these awards, and I would like to wish them all the very best of luck for the awards ceremony on June 3.”
The judging panel for this year’s awards was Maggie Gorman, SVE Chair, Natalie Masterson, SVE CEO, Baillie Alasdair Tollemache and MSYPs Lieke Van De Coterlet and Sophie Kerrigan.
The panel faced the difficult task of selecting a shortlist from more than 80 nominations across all categories.
Natalie Masterson, SVE CEO, said: “It has been an absolute privilege to review the nominations for the Inspire Volunteering Awards.
“The standard of volunteering in our communities is truly exceptional, and making the shortlist was no easy task.
“Every nominee demonstrates dedication, passion and a real commitment to making a difference, which made the judging process both challenging and inspiring.”
The winners will be announced at the Inspire Volunteering Awards ceremony.
The 2026 shortlist is:
Community Champion sponsored by the Thistles, Stirling
– Creative Stirling Volunteer Steering Group
– Richard McLennan, Safebase
– Cowie Rural Action Group
Culture, Arts and Faith
– Emma McGlary, Emma’s Crochet Club
– Ryan Cotter, Stirling Community Media
– 15th Stirling Brownies/Guides Leaders
Environment and Heritage sponsored by FEL Scotland
– Stirling Archaeology Volunteers
– Fallin Community Garden
– Amy and Gail Hanlon, Stirling Reuse Hub
Health, Wellbeing and Sport sponsored by NHS Forth Valley
– Jamie Cramb and Liz Howie, Dementia Friendly Dunblane
– Equi-Power Riding for the Disabled Group
– Dunblane Sports Club
Heart of Gold sponsored by Scottish Fire and Rescue
– Penelope Little, PLUS Forth Valley
– Fiona MacDonald and Ian McFarlane, Change Grow Live
– Lucie Miller, Forth Valley Welcome
Outstanding Trustee sponsored by STEP
– Naomi Ross, Fallin Community Voice
– Scott Bottomley, Dunblane Soccer Club
– Ian Carmichael, Forth Valley Sensory Centre
Young Volunteer of the Year sponsored by Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park
– Millie Boo Smith, Equi-Power RDA
– Alex Russell, Doune & Dunblane Cricket Club
– Ellie Welsh, Scottish Sports Futures/Bannockburn RFC
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