Awards
STUC Union Rep Awards
The STUC Union Rep awards are presented each year at Congress and are given in recognition of the dedication and hard work of the recipients on behalf of their fellow workers and the wider trade union movement.
The nomination process for the awards asks affiliated unions to identify lay activists who have excelled in individual learning, the promotion of the workplace learning agenda, equalities, health and safety or organising within their union, workplace or community.
The Awards are presented to either a single Scottish trade union member, or a group of members working together. More than one application from STUC affiliated trade union organisations are welcome.
The fact of being nominated for an award, whether or not the nominee is the ultimate recipient is something to be celebrated. The work of all nominees will be recognised during and after Congress.
Nominations can only be accepted from STUC affiliated trade unions and must be approved by the Scottish Secretary or equivalent regional officer.
The nominated person(s) must:
- Be a union member but not a paid official of a trade union
- Demonstrate a commitment to the trade union movement.
The recipients of the awards are decided by the STUC judging panel.
The details for submitting entries for the 2026 Union Rep Awards will be circulated to affiliates and posted on the STUC website early 2026.
2025 STUC Union Rep Awards
The 2025 STUC Union Rep Awards took place on 28th April 2025 in Caird Hall, Dundee, during the 2025 STUC Annual Congress.
Learner of the Year Award 2025
The Scottish Union Learning Learner of the Year Award recognises the range of learning journeys currently undertaken by learners in the workplace, supported by trade unions, It is awarded as part of the STUC Union Rep Awards at STUC Annual Congress. This year, the award was sponsored by TUC Education in Scotland.
STUC Helen Dowie Award for Lifelong Learning 2025
The STUC Helen Dowie Award for Lifelong Learning recognises outstanding trade unionists who continue to demonstrate their commitment to union values and lead the learning movement forward in Scotland. This year, the award was sponsored by TUC Education in Scotland.
