Applications for this year’s Living Wage Scotland Awards are now open and Martin Whitfield MSP is encouraging Living Wage employers in South Scotland to enter.

Living Wage Scotland Awards honour the best of the Living Wage network in Scotland. The finalists will be accredited Living Wage employers and supporters who have gone above and beyond in their commitment to the real Living Wage.

There are seven award categories, allowing employers and individuals to demonstrate their dedication to people and communities, including a new category for a Living Pension award:

NEWCOMER (accredited from June 2024)
TRAILBLAZER (industry stand out)
EMPLOYEE CHOICE (employer nominated by employee)
LIVING HOURS (Living Hours champion)
LIVING PENSION (Living Pension champion)
LOCAL CHAMPION (community impact)
OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP (showing others the way)

Martin Whitfield MSP said: 

“The Living Wage Scotland Awards are a great opportunity for Living Wage employers to highlight the difference they are making to their employees and communities. 

“There are many wonderful examples of local employers across South Scotland who deserve recognition for their commitment to paying the Living Wage and I encourage them to get involved in this year’s awards.”

Find out more about the awards and how to enter here.