OUTSTANDING SPORTING EVENT

This category closes for entries on Friday 2nd September at 23:59.

Despite being one of the most strongly impacted sectors by the Covid19 pandemic, Scotland’s events and festivals sector has shown impressive resilience, innovation and has continued to deliver excellent experiences in line with ever-changing restrictions.  From large scale international events to national and local events, Scotland has a rich annual programme of sporting events which make an important contribution to our thriving communities and cities and the health and wellbeing of our people, supporting the message that Scotland is the Perfect Stage for events.

This category aims to celebrate and recognise outstanding sporting events delivered during the pandemic. If your events bring attendees in from outside of the immediate area, from across Scotland or internationally, then you should consider your event part of Scotland’s tourism and events offering and eligible to apply.  Entries are sought from sporting events that can demonstrate exceptional resilience, innovation and the delivery of excellent live, online or hybrid experiences, in spite of the challenges encountered over the past 2 years. Applications should also recognise the relevant Covid-19 restrictions which were in place at the time. Eligible events will have been delivered between September 2020 to August 2022.  For annual or recurring events, it is the most recent edition that is eligible.