Hub worker nominated for Scottish Charity Awards

The Killie Community’s Hub Operations Lead is in the running for a national award.

Following last year’s Ayrshire Charity of the Year Award, Scott Montgomery has been named as a finalist for this year’s Employee of the Year at the Scottish Charity Awards.

Run annually by the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO), the Scottish Charity Awards celebrate the best of Scotland’s voluntary sector.

This year’s shortlist includes 35 individuals and organisations from charities and voluntary groups across the country.

A judging panel will determine the winners under nine distinct categories following a rigorous shortlisting process.

Winners will be announced on 11 June 2026 in a celebratory awards ceremony hosted by broadcaster Sally Magnusson at the Raddison Blu in Glasgow.

Scott’s journey from participant to Hub Operations Lead is an extraordinary example of how compassion and selflessness can transform one life into a catalyst for changing many more.

After losing his son, Scott found purpose through The Killie Community and now leads programmes empowering 3,000 people each year. His lived experience allows him to connect with individuals facing bereavement, recovery, and physical and mental health challenges, helping them take their first steps toward progress.

From leading inclusive programmes to raising £17,000 through fundraising, Scott’s resilience, selflessness and impact in the last year is inspiring lasting, positive change across Ayrshire.

Anna Fowlie, Chief Executive, SCVO said: “Across Scotland and beyond, voluntary organisations are making an extraordinary difference, and the breadth and depth of their impact never fail to inspire. Our 2026 finalists epitomise this.

“Our voluntary sector is truly essential to Scottish society – we see the positive impact organisations and individuals make in communities across the country every single day.

“Best of luck to all of our finalists, and I look forward to celebrating with them in June as we highlight the phenomenal work each and every one of them contributes to.”

The full shortlist for 2026 includes:

Campaign of the Year

• Buglife – The Invertebrate Conservation Trust – Don’t Neglect The Night
• Victim Support Scotland – It’s the final chance of getting to the truth
• Who Cares? Scotland – Action on Advocacy
• Scottish Environment LINK – Scotland Loves Nature

Volunteer of the Year

• Men Matter Scotland – Jim Cassidy
• Govan Housing Association – David Wright
• Midlothian Community Action – McKenzie Rayner
• Fife Pride – Jenny Black

Climate Impact

• Crail Community Partnership – Turning Crail into a sustainable community
• Letham Climate Challenge
• Magpie (Part of Aberdeenshire Voluntary Action)
• Social Flock

Employee of the Year

• Reach Lanarkshire Autism – Keith Manson
• The Killie Community – Scott Montgomery
• Mark Williams Foundation – Sarah Peacock
• Grey Matters Active Ageing – Alison Gildea

Partnership of the Year

• Care4Calais Scotland & Passion4Fusion – Saturday Football
• Space at The Broomhouse Hub & the Edinburgh International Festival – Edinburgh International Festival in Space
• The Junction, Granton Youth, Wester Hailes Youth Agency, Canongate Youth & 6VT – Time to Talk
• ATAP: Aberdeen Task and Activation Partnership
• Dogs for Good & Inverclyde Royal Hospital – Community Dog Stroke Support Partnership

Trustee of the Year

• Bedrule Church Future – Alan Bailey
• Glenurquhart Rural Community Association – Susan Griffin
• Greener Kirkcaldy – Ian Stirton
• Break the Silence – Elaine Crichton

Charity of the Year  <£100k

• Dundee Dragons Wheelchair Sports Club
• Beyond Srebrenica
• Edinburgh Garden Partners
• Norinemindeyes Culture Connect

Charity of the Year £100K – £500K

• Advocacy Western Isles
• Isle of Luing Community Trust
• Megan’s Space

Charity of the Year >£500k

• WithYou
• The Big House SCIO
• Amma Birth Companions