Applications are now open for the COSLA Excellence Awards 2026

The COSLA Excellence Awards are about recognising the great work, talent and innovation across our councils and the exceptional people who deliver for our communities every day of the year. COSLA member councils are now invited to apply to recognise and celebrate their fantastic projects and teams.

The COSLA Excellence Awards ceremony will take place on Thursday, 19 November 2026 in the Fairmont Hotel. St Andrews as part of the COSLA Annual Conference. All shortlisted finalists will be invited to attend the awards ceremony.

Read more and find out how to apply here.

Begin filling in your Application now.

Applications close Friday 24th July, 2026.