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Supporting Scotland's vibrant voluntary sector

Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations is the membership organisation for Scotland's charities, voluntary organisations and social enterprises. Charity registered in Scotland SC003558. Registered office Caledonian Exchange, 19A Canning Street, Edinburgh EH3 8EG.

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Campaign of the Year

Please note: this year, you can only make one application per organisation across all categories. Please contact others in your organisation to ensure that you only submit one application.

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Don't forget you can save progress and return to your application at any point by using the Save progress button at the bottom of each page

Introduction

Campaigning is at the heart of Scotland’s voluntary sector – transforming attitudes, changing laws, and raising awareness of important issues that reflect the values of the sector. This award celebrates campaigns that mobilised people and secured a positive change.

If your campaign finished with a bang this year or achieved a significant milestone, this award is for you!  

Please note that fundraising campaigns are not eligible for this award. 

Judging criteria

Our judges want to understand how you identified the need for the campaign, what you did and how you have demonstrated success. In your answers and supporting evidence you should try to include:

  • A clear outline of why the campaign was needed, and who was involved
  • The story of what made this year special
  • Facts and figures that highlight how you’ve achieved your success.
  • Real-life examples of the impact of the campaign, which may include case studies and/or testimonials

Useful information and key dates

You can save your progress as you go through the application form to avoid losing your information. Once you reach page 3 there will be a 'Save progress' button at the end of each page.

If you would like to review all the questions and criteria for this category before you begin your application, please visit our 'Useful information' page.

Would you like some support to complete your awards application? Please get in touch if you need any help or have any questions about completing your application. We'll be happy to help.

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on 17 March 2026. The judging panel can’t consider applications received after the deadline so please leave yourself plenty of time to apply.

Application details
Please complete the following details
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                                Reference

                                Please also include the name and contact information/details of one independent person that can verify your entry. This should be someone from outside your organisation who has worked with you or has been impacted by your organisation and work.

                                        Previous applications and awards
                                          Which year and in which category? (most recent first)
                                          You have not added any previous applications
                                                  Your application
                                                  Please answer the following two questions:
                                                  What did your campaign do, and why was this year special? Maximum 250 words for text responses OR 2 minutes for a video or audio file
                                                        How do you know it made a difference? Maximum 250 words for text responses OR 2 minutes for a video or audio file
                                                                Supporting evidence web links
                                                                  Declaration
                                                                  I confirm that this work:

                                                                      As part of our commitment to anti-racist practice, SCVO is collecting data on applications from organisations that are led by Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities. This information will not be used in the shortlisting or judging process.

                                                                      Please tell us if your organisation meets both these criteria:

                                                                      1. 75% or more of the Board of Trustees/ Management Committee self-identify as being from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic community AND
                                                                      2. 50% of the senior staff self-identify as being from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic community, where staff exist.

                                                                          And finally

                                                                          We just want to check that you are not a robot.

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