F.A.Q's
How is the Award Programme affected by the Covid 19 situation ?
Regretfully, the 2020 Awards Programme has been cancelled due to the little amount of volunteering currently taking place during lock down restrictions.Plans are already underway however to launch the 2021 campaign which we are sure will be bigger and better than anything that has gone before.
Our current statement on the Covid 19 situation is available here
Who can enter or be nominated ?
There are lots of categories, and you can enter or be nominated for one or more.
If you volunteer on the Scottish Canal network, or are a member of one of the volunteer organisations, then you are eligible to enter or be nominated.
If you run an event or an organisation on the canals, and are predominantly run by volunteers, you are eligible to submit an entry.
If you volunteer on the Scottish Canal network, or are a member of one of the volunteer organisations, then you are eligible to enter or be nominated.
If you run an event or an organisation on the canals, and are predominantly run by volunteers, you are eligible to submit an entry.
Why should you participate ?
The awards are free to enter, and are open to all volunteers / organisations involved on the Scottish canal network
You do not have to be a member of any of the many volunteer organisations to enter, although we hope your experience of being involved in our awards may encourage you to join us!
Participating in the awards is an important way to recognise and promote the value of volunteering and how it has and is sustaining 'our' canals ?
Learn more about the value of volunteering here.
You do not have to be a member of any of the many volunteer organisations to enter, although we hope your experience of being involved in our awards may encourage you to join us!
Participating in the awards is an important way to recognise and promote the value of volunteering and how it has and is sustaining 'our' canals ?
Learn more about the value of volunteering here.
How do I nominate a candidate or organisation?
Nominating someone, (or an organisation) for an award is easy, and can be done on-line from the Award Category pages. Click on the "Read More" button for the award in which you wish to nominate someone, and you will then find fuller details on the award, and a big blue button to push to nominate someone. Fill out the details asked for.
When will the 2021 programme commence
The 2021 Awards Programme will be launched in the Spring of 2021, to coincide with the opening of a fresh new season on the Scottish Canal network.
You can be kept up to date with the launch programme by the following link ...
Click here to receive regular updates on the 2021 Award Launch Programme.
You can be kept up to date with the launch programme by the following link ...
Click here to receive regular updates on the 2021 Award Launch Programme.
What is the deadline for entries?
There are differing deadlines for the various award categories. These are detailed on the award category "more info" information sheets on the Award Category pages. We regret that entries / nominations made after the deadline for a specific category will not be considered for an award.
When will winners be announced?
Nominees on the shortlist for an award will be announced 4 weeks before the Award Ceremony, and all winners will be announced at the awards presentation ceremony. The date for the 2021 Ceremony will be announced around March 2021
Can I nominate someone by email ?
Yes, you do not have to use the on-line form (although that is the easiest way to do it). You can simply send an email to info@scv-awards.co.uk, following the guidelines for the award in which you wish to nominate someone.
Can I vote for someone already nominated ?
Yes, there are a number of categories where the judges will also be looking at the support an organisation gets from the general public or other community organisations.
The organisations must already be nominated for one of the following categories ..
To place you vote, simply click on the Voting Forms on the About tab on the main menu
The organisations must already be nominated for one of the following categories ..
- Canal Organisation of the Year
- Best Volunteer Led Canal Festival or Event
- Best Volunteer Led Tourist Attraction
To place you vote, simply click on the Voting Forms on the About tab on the main menu
I cannot see the organisation I wish to vote for.
Votes of support cannot take place until the organisation or event has been nominated for an award. If your favourite organisation or event is not listed on the voting form, it has either not yet been nominated, or its nomination is pending, and will be added shortly.
Feel free to nominate any organisation or event that has not yet been nominated. They will appreciate your support.
The organisations or events that can benefit from your vote are in the following categories only ..
Feel free to nominate any organisation or event that has not yet been nominated. They will appreciate your support.
The organisations or events that can benefit from your vote are in the following categories only ..
- Canal Organisation of the Year
- Best Volunteer Led Canal Festival or Event
- Best Volunteer Led Tourist Attraction
When and where is the Award Ceremony ?
The award ceremony is being held at reception centre at The Falkirk Wheel ~ (Date to be announced) Tickets will be released for sale for those wishing to attend the ceremony.
How do I sign up to receive the Award Newsletter ?
It could not be easier. Just click on this link and then fill in your name and email address on the attached form. You will then receive regular updates regarding this year's award programme. Or SUBSCRIBE HERE
How do I submit information for an upcoming event ?
If you have an event coming up which you would like to publicise (and it involves volunteers), you can use the event submission form, or simply send details to info@scv-awards.co.uk and we will try to include your event in the Event Listings. Remember to send us an image which best represents your event. Simply attach your image to your email.
How do I submit information for a Case Study ?
If you know of a Case Study which you think would be of interest to volunteers, please send details to us.
You can use the Case Study Submission Form, or simply send details to info@scv-awards.co.uk and we will try to include your event in the Case Study Listings. Remember we need at least one image which best represents the feature / case study. Simply attach your images to your email.
You can use the Case Study Submission Form, or simply send details to info@scv-awards.co.uk and we will try to include your event in the Case Study Listings. Remember we need at least one image which best represents the feature / case study. Simply attach your images to your email.
How do I list details of Volunteering Opportunities ?
If you have a requirement for volunteer helpers, either for general help or a specific task, please send details to us.
You can use the Volunteer Opportunities Submission Form, or simply send details to info@scv-awards.co.uk and we will try to include your event in the Volunteer Opportunity Listings. Remember to include an image which best represents the opportunity. Simply attach your image to your email.
You can use the Volunteer Opportunities Submission Form, or simply send details to info@scv-awards.co.uk and we will try to include your event in the Volunteer Opportunity Listings. Remember to include an image which best represents the opportunity. Simply attach your image to your email.
What is the Big Splash ?
The Big Splash is a fundraising initiative to help the various volunteering organisations and charities operating on the canal network, and who's income has been affected by the covid pandemic.
You can see details of The Big Splash Campaign here.
You can see details of The Big Splash Campaign here.
I have another question ...
If you have a question that is not answered above, please email us on info@scv-awards.co.uk and we will try and help.
When will the 2021 programme commence
The 2021 Awards Programme will be launched in the Spring of 2021, to coincide with the opening of a fresh new season on the Scottish Canal network.
You can be kept up to date with the launch programme by the following link ...
Click here to receive regular updates on the 2021 Award Launch Programme.
You can be kept up to date with the launch programme by the following link ...
Click here to receive regular updates on the 2021 Award Launch Programme.
What is the deadline for entries?
There are differing deadlines for the various award categories. These are detailed on the award category "more info" information sheets on the Award Category pages. We regret that entries / nominations made after the deadline for a specific category will not be considered for an award.
When will winners be announced?
Nominees on the shortlist for an award will be announced 4 weeks before the Award Ceremony, and all winners will be announced at the awards presentation ceremony. The date for the 2021 Ceremony will be announced around March 2021
Who can enter or be nominated ?
There are lots of categories, and you can enter or be nominated for one or more.
If you volunteer on the Scottish Canal network, or are a member of one of the volunteer organisations, then you are eligible to enter or be nominated.
If you run an event or an organisation on the canals, and are predominantly run by volunteers, you are eligible to submit an entry.
If you volunteer on the Scottish Canal network, or are a member of one of the volunteer organisations, then you are eligible to enter or be nominated.
If you run an event or an organisation on the canals, and are predominantly run by volunteers, you are eligible to submit an entry.
How do I nominate a candidate or organisation?
Nominating someone, (or an organisation) for an award is easy, and can be done on-line from the Award Category pages. Click on the "Read More" button for the award in which you wish to nominate someone, and you will then find fuller details on the award, and a big blue button to push to nominate someone. Fill out the details asked for.
Can I nominate someone by email ?
Yes, you do not have to use the on-line form (although that is the easiest way to do it). You can simply send an email to info@scv-awards.co.uk, following the guidelines for the award in which you wish to nominate someone.
Can I vote for someone already nominated ?
Yes, there are a number of categories where the judges will also be looking at the support an organisation gets from the general public or other community organisations.
The organisations must already be nominated for one of the following categories ..
To place you vote, simply click on the Voting Forms on the About tab on the main menu
The organisations must already be nominated for one of the following categories ..
- Canal Organisation of the Year
- Best Volunteer Led Canal Festival or Event
- Best Volunteer Led Tourist Attraction
To place you vote, simply click on the Voting Forms on the About tab on the main menu
I cannot see the organisation I wish to vote for.
Votes of support cannot take place until the organisation or event has been nominated for an award. If your favourite organisation or event is not listed on the voting form, it has either not yet been nominated, or its nomination is pending, and will be added shortly.
Feel free to nominate any organisation or event that has not yet been nominated. They will appreciate your support.
The organisations or events that can benefit from your vote are in the following categories only ..
Feel free to nominate any organisation or event that has not yet been nominated. They will appreciate your support.
The organisations or events that can benefit from your vote are in the following categories only ..
- Canal Organisation of the Year
- Best Volunteer Led Canal Festival or Event
- Best Volunteer Led Tourist Attraction
What is the Big Splash ?
The Big Splash is a fundraising initiative to help the various volunteering organisations and charities operating on the canal network, and who's income has been affected by the covid pandemic.
You can see details of The Big Splash Campaign here.
You can see details of The Big Splash Campaign here.
