The Scottish Recovery Awards 2026
Fri 9th Oct 2026, 6pm
Voco Grand Central Hotel, Glasgow
A SCOTLAND RECOVERY COMMUNITY EVENT
Shining a spotlight on those making outstanding contributions to addiction recovery, across Scotland.
This unforgettable evening will honour the heroes — both individuals and organisations — whose dedication, courage and leadership have helped shape stronger, healthier recovery communities.
From grassroots initiatives to national programmes, the Scottish Recovery Awards recognises those going the extra mile, to support recovery journeys, and promote wellbeing for all.
I look forward to welcoming you.
Abbeycare CEO & Event Lead
Categories
During the evening, we’ll acknowledge exceptional achievements across multiple award categories that reflect the breadth and diversity of the work carried out in our sector.
Winners and finalists will be celebrated for their impact, innovation, compassion and commitment to changing lives.
How It Works
Nominate
Tell us who you think should be nominated for a Scotland Recovery Award. Nominations are open to all:
Shortlist
All nominees are anonymised and a shortlist is created by the award sponsor.
Award
The award sponsor will choose the winner, and present the award to them on the evening.
Schedule
The Scottish Recovery Awards is a fun and inspiring evening that brings people together from across the recovery community to celebrate achievements, dedication, and positive change.
It is an opportunity to recognise the individuals, organisations, and communities making a real difference while sharing an evening of connection, entertainment, and celebration.
The evening will follow the itinerary below.
6
PM
Piper Arrival, Networking
Witness a spectacular entrance from our live piper, and enjoy connection opportunities with peers.
630
PM
Entertainment
Traditional Scottish pipes & dancing kicks the evening off in style.
7
PM
Welcome Address
Opening address from Paul Bowley, CEO of Abbeycare.
715
PM
Dining
3 course meal, with dietary options available.
850
PM
Keynote Speaker
We're privileged to hear award winning broadcaster Iain Lee sharing his own experiences of the journey to long-term recovery.
Influence The Future Of Recovery In Scotland
UPDATE: What a night! Congratulations to all our award winners...
The complete list of winners for each award, is available here:
2026 Gallery
Sponsors
The Scottish Recovery Awards could not take place without the generous support of our additional sponsors, as well as the organisations within the sector who have purchased tables to support the event:
Keynote Speaker: Iain Lee
Iain Lee is an award-winning broadcaster, comedian, presenter and trained counsellor whose career has spanned almost three decades across television, radio, podcasting and live performance.
Iain will be sharing his own experiences of the journey to long-term recovery.
Attending
FAQs
Please dress smartly for the event – lounge suits for men and an equivalent smart outfit for women.
Should you wish to book a room in the Voco Grand Hotel hotel for the evening, please contact them directly on 0141 221 3388 or visit their website here.
The Scottish Recovery Awards is a Scotland-wide celebration of achievement, dedication, and positive change across the recovery sector.
While this year's awards mark an important milestone for Abbeycare, the vision is for the Scottish Recovery Awards to become a sector-led event that belongs to and is shaped by the wider recovery community for years to come.
They Say
"Whilst recovery is not a straight line, the benefits, of course, outweigh the bumps along the way.
I cannot think of a more fitting celebration to properly honour the services and individuals across Scotland, making the greatest difference, on the front lines of this journey."
TRACEY MCFALL
"The Scottish Recovery Awards recognise the incredible work taking place every day in recovery communities across Scotland.
Much of this work is carried out by people who rarely seek recognition - those who quietly give back what was once given to them, offering a helping hand, reaching out to others, and walking alongside people as they begin their own recovery journeys."
ALLAN HOUSTON
"The Scottish Recovery Awards are the perfect way to recognise the hard work and courage of those people working in services across the country, many of who go unnoticed.
It promises to be a very fulfilling evening."
JOHN ELFORD
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