Highland Heroes 2026: Nominate your emergency services hero now!
We are all incredibly fortunate to have real-life superheroes come to our rescue when we need them the most.
Highland Heroes 2026 celebrates these extraordinary individuals with the emergency services hero award.
The winner will be an outstanding member of the emergency services who has gone above and beyond the call of duty.
NOMINATE your Heroes by midnight on Sunday, December 14.
Global Highland is sponsoring the award for emergency services hero.
Business director, Lyndsey Wilkinson and the Global Highland team, said: “At Global Highland, we are passionate about celebrating the people who make the Highlands such a special place to live and work. The Highland Heroes awards shine a light on those who go above and beyond, often quietly and without expectation of recognition. Supporting Heroes is our way of saying thank you to the incredible individuals who put community at the heart of everything they do.
“The emergency services are the backbone of our communities. Day or night, in moments of crisis, they are there to protect, respond and save lives, often at great personal risk. Having a sister who serves in the police, I’ve seen first-hand the dedication, sacrifice and resilience required in these roles. By sponsoring the emergency services hero award, we want to honour the courage, commitment and professionalism of these remarkable individuals and teams, and ensure their contribution does not go unnoticed.
“We know that many acts of heroism and dedication happen quietly, without seeking the spotlight. That’s why we encourage everyone to take a moment to nominate someone who has made a difference. Whether it’s a paramedic, firefighter, police officer, coastguard or any other emergency services professional, your nomination could give them the recognition they truly deserve.”
Highland Heroes 2026 is a fantastic way to give your thanks and to celebrate the unsung heroes in your community.
There are 15 categories open for nomination:
Support teacher/classroom assistant
Community champion
Carer
Charitable organisation
Emergency services
Volunteer
Green hero
Brave child
School
Primary teacher
Primary pupil
Secondary pupil
Secondary teacher
Fundraiser
Healthcare hero
Each week, there will be a special focus on each category and you will also hear from our generous sponsors why they are backing Highland Heroes.
But you don’t have to wait! You can nominate in any of the categories before the deadline of midnight on Sunday, December 14.
Our judges will whittle down your nominations to create a shortlist which will be published next year and you will be able to vote for your Highland Heroes 2026.
In addition to the main categories, a very special award is also presented. A hero of heroes will be chosen by our judges from among all of your winners.
All winners will be revealed at the awards ceremony on Friday, March 27, 2026 at the Macdonald Drumossie Hotel, Inverness.
