2025
On the 28th of August 2025, we will be celebrating and applauding the commitment, efforts, progress, achievements and triumphs of unsung heroes across minority ethnic communities in Scotland.
The nomination process is underway. You can nominate an individual, group or organisation for an Award, by downloading the nomination form.
Please send your completed nomination form(s) to administration@samee.org.uk by Friday 31st January 2025.
Awards List
Recognition & Appreciation
Awards 2024
Outstanding Young Leader Award
An award celebrating ethical leadership skills in young people, acknowledging their focus, enthusiasm, confidence and commitment to activities that benefit their community and
develop others.
Sponsored by Dell Technologies
Outstanding Contribution to Anti-racist Practice in the Classroom Award
An award celebrating educators who develop racial and cultural awareness in learners, acknowledging the diverse cultures, traditions and languages of learners and developing curriculum and learning opportunities that meet the needs of diverse learning communities.
Social Environment Award
An award celebrating an individual, group or organisation instigating positive changes that address social injustice and challenges in society, schools, colleges, universities,
organisations and businesses.
Sponsored by Queen Margaret University
Social Citizenship Award
An award recognising an individual, group or organisation that support and promote the rights and welfare of minority communities, their sense of belonging and cultural heritage.
Sponsored by Dundee and Angus College
Research Award
An award recognising and appreciating innovative and unconventional research.
Sports for All Award
An award celebrating an individual, group or organisation encouraging the participation of minority ethnic communities in sport by addressing inequalities, reducing barriers to participation and raising health awareness.
Sponsored by sportscotland
Inspiring Diversity in STEM Award
Sponsored by Skills Development Scotland
An award celebrating an individual, group or organisation encouraging minority groups to pursue STEM education at school, college, university or through an apprenticeship.
Supporting Inclusive Learning Award
Sponsored by Skills Development Scotland
An award celebrating an educator or organisation creating an inclusive and responsive learning environment that supports learners with specific learning differences.
Outstanding Contribution to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace Award
Sponsored by Dell Technologies
An award recognising the work of an individual, group or organisation taking the lead in workplace racial equity and fairness and addressing racial discrimination.
Building Bridges Award
Sponsored by Skills Development Scotland
An award appreciating the work of an individual, group or organisation working collaboratively with networks and other organisations to improve equality, diversity and inclusion outcomes.
Breaking Barriers Award
Sponsored by Queen Margaret University
An award celebrating an individual who has been an inspirational and effective role model to others through driving reform, campaigning and being a change agent.
