Shine a Light on Local Volunteers
To celebrate the International Year of Volunteering for Sustainable Development, Third Sector Interface Perth & Kinross is proud to launch our first ever Volunteering in Perth & Kinross Awards – the VIPKs
We know just how vital volunteers are to our communities, and these awards are all about recognising the incredible people who give their time, energy and passion to make a difference locally.
Know a VIPK? Nominate them today
Do you know someone who goes above and beyond through volunteering? This is a great opportunity to recognise their contribution.
How to nominate
- Step 1: Complete the nomination form.
- Step 2: Record a short video (up to 2 minutes) explaining why you are nominating them
- Videos can be sent to us by email, but please note our inbox has a file size limit of 150MB.
- If your video file is larger than this, please use a file-sharing platform such as OneDrive, Google Drive or Dropbox and send us the link instead.
- If you have any difficulties submitting your video, please don’t hesitate to get in touch – we’re happy to help!
- Step 3: Email your video to info@thirdsectorpk.org.uk
Closing date for nominations: Thurs 14 May 2026
If you are having technical issues whilst submitting your video, send us an email!
Award Categories
Nominations will be shortlisted across eight categories, with winners selected by an independent panel for each:
- Youth Volunteer (under 30) – A young person who has made a meaningful contribution through volunteering.
- Environmental Volunteer – Someone whose actions or projects have had a positive impact on the natural environment. This can include volunteers not formally part of an organisation.
- Group Volunteers (Non ESV)
- ESV Volunteer(s)
- Long Standing Volunteer (5+ years) – Someone who has shown long-term commitment and dedication to volunteering over five or more years.
- Innovative Volunteer – Someone who has introduced a new idea or approach that has helped an organisation or community develop — this could be through strategy, fundraising, service development or creative work.
- Volunteer Manager
- Board Member / Trustee
Awards Ceremony
Winners will be invited to attend our awards ceremony, where their achievements will be celebrated.
- Date: [To be confirmed]
- Location: [To be confirmed]
- Time: [To be confirmed]
Each winner will receive 2 free tickets, with additional tickets available to purchase.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anyone who volunteers in Perth and Kinross can be nominated, with no age limit.
Anyone – whether you’re part of an organisation, a fellow volunteer, or a member of the public.
Yes, both steps are required for a nomination to be considered.
Up to 2 minutes.
All nominations will be reviewed and shortlisted, with winners selected by an independent panel.
You can nominate one person per category (or one group for relevant categories)
Organisations can nominate their own Volunteers and Volunteer Manager.
After you submit your nomination, it will be reviewed and shortlisted by an independent panel. If your nominee is shortlisted, we may get in touch to confirm details and ensure they’re happy to be included in the awards.
Individuals who are not part of an organisation can be nominated within the Environmental Volunteer category. For other categories, nominees should be part of an established organisation or community group.
If you’re unsure whether a group qualifies (for example, an informal group), it will usually be accepted as long as it meets regularly and can demonstrate its activity. If in doubt, please get in touch with us!
Get Involved
Volunteers are at the heart of our communities – let’s celebrate them.
So, do you know a VIPK? Get nominating now!
